About the degree program
At a time when climate protection and the necessary energy transition are among the most pressing challenges, the Bachelor's degree in energy and environmental engineering will train you to become a key person in shaping our energy future. You will acquire sound specialist knowledge at the interface between engineering sciences, renewable energies and environmental engineering. With this interdisciplinary degree program, you will be ideally prepared to play an active role in shaping the transformation of energy systems.
Your skills for the energy transition
In this degree program, you will acquire skills that are crucial for a sustainable energy supply:
- Development and optimization of systems for renewable energy generation
- Development of processes for efficient energy use
- Designing innovative energy storage solutions
- Planning and developing decentralized energy systems for heat and electricity
- Application of radiation technology in industry, medicine and research
The course combines engineering fundamentals with specialized knowledge of renewable energies and environmental technologies. You not only learn the theoretical basics, but also apply your knowledge directly in laboratory internships, practical projects and an internship semester. This combination of theory and practice will make you a sought-after specialist for the energy systems of the future.
With this degree course, you can choose between the regular Bachelor's degree course or the dual KIA (sandwich-style) degree course.
What is KIA?
The KIA (sandwich-style) degree course is very good for future students who want to combine theory and practice. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will also acquire practical vocational training and at the end of your studies you will not only receive a Bachelor's degree, but also a Chamber of Industry and Commerce certificate.
Study details
The most important facts at a glance:
| Faculty: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Location: | Zittau |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Standard period of study: | 7 semesters |
| ECTS points: | 210 |
| Teaching language: | German |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester |
| Application: 1.5 to 30.09 | Start of studies: October |
| Admission restriction: | admission-free (without NC) Details |
| No pre-study internship | to the student advisory service |
| Accreditation status: | accredited |
Course of study
Your studies are structured in such a way that you first acquire a solid foundation in engineering science before tackling the specific challenges of energy and environmental engineering. The first semesters therefore focus on basic subjects such as engineering mathematics, mechanics and thermodynamics. This foundation is supplemented by special subjects in energy and environmental engineering.
From the fourth semester onwards, you will deepen your knowledge of renewable energy technology, low-emission power generation and radiation technology. You will deal with sustainable heat supply systems and learn how to optimize energy systems. You will spend the fifth semester in practice, where you can apply your theoretical knowledge in real projects. The course concludes with a scientific project and your Bachelor's thesis, in which you work on a specific problem from the field of energy and environmental engineering.
- Technical Thermodynamics I
- Basics of computer science
- Business Administration
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Physics and fundamentals of electrical engineering
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Materials engineering and chemistry
- Materials engineering and chemistry
- Manufacturing technology I
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Design engineering I
- Basic practical course in physics, electrical engineering, materials testing
- Technical Mechanics II
- Technical Thermodynamics II
- Computer Science II (elective module)
- Design Theory I
- Machine Elements I
- Fluid mechanics I
- Physical and manufacturing fundamentals of metrology
- Technical Mechanics III
- Technical thermodynamics III
- Heat exchangers, pipes/tanks
- Energy and resource management
- Fluid energy machines
- Basic concepts of energy and environmental engineering
- Fundamentals of material conversion
- Fundamentals of radiation protection and radioecology
- FEM I and applied mathematics (elective module)
Practical semester thesis and defense
- Fluid mechanics II
- Control and regulation technology
- Power plant engineering
- Complex practical course in energy and radiation technology
- Power engineering (elective module)
- Interdisciplinary skills
- Compulsory elective 1
- Sustainable heat supply technology
- Radiation technology in industry, science and medicine
- Energy system technology
- Regenerative energy technology
- Complex practical course in energy and radiation technology
- Final module (Bachelor thesis and defense)
- Compulsory elective 2
- Scientific project in energy and environmental or radiation technology
- Energy Process Engineering
- Steam and gas turbines
- Refrigeration and heat pump technology
Career opportunities
Career areas where you can get started
Project development for renewable energies
You design innovative systems for environmentally friendly energy generation from wind, sun, water and biomass. You will supervise projects from the initial idea through to implementation and monitor their economic and technical performance.
Energy systems technology
You will develop solutions for integrating renewable energies into existing energy systems. You will optimize energy flows, design storage systems and thus contribute to the stability of the energy supply with decentralized generation.
Management of energy systems
You are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of energy generation plants. You will monitor operating parameters, analyze process data and initiate measures to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
Energy efficiency consulting
You analyze the energy consumption of industrial plants, buildings or entire districts. You identify potential savings and develop customized concepts for more sustainable energy use.
Radiation technology
You ensure the safe use of radiation technology applications in medicine and industry. You will plan radiation protection measures, monitor compliance with them and develop new areas of application for this technology.
Research and development
You will work on pioneering technologies such as heat and hydrogen storage, power-to-X processes and smart energy systems. You will design test series, evaluate data and contribute to the development of new technologies.
What our students say about the bachelor's degree program in energy and environmental engineering
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Our promise to you
Studying in the wild east?
Studying with us is different. Above all, it's better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
There are many other reasons, such as university sports or the student representatives, clubs and societies. Campus life in Zittau and Görlitz - the wild east - is unique.