Master of Science in Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum offers an internationally-oriented Master’s programme in Sustainable Energy Systems on the EUREF campus in Düsseldorf. 

The programme equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of energy systems, with a strong focus on business, economics, and energy management. This programme is rooted in cutting-edge research and addresses current market trends, including energy and capital markets, business models, digitalisation, regulation, behavioural economics, climate protection, and sustainability. It is designed to respond to the rapidly evolving energy landscape, preparing students for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

By blending key disciplines such as business administration, economics, engineering, and data science with contemporary issues like digital transformation, climate change, and energy market design, this programme offers a holistic and innovative approach to sustainable energy systems.

The Master’s degree programme spans three full-time semesters and awards a total of 90 ECTS credits. It is based on a 210 ECTS Bachelor’s degree and emphasises practical application and research-driven learning.

• First two semesters: Students complete 60 ECTS through 11 modules, including eight core modules, two elective modules (5 ECTS each), and a work placement. The core modules cover essential topics for a deep understanding of sustainable energy systems, with an emphasis on business, economics, and energy management. The project work within the “Research or Industry Internship” module allows students to focus on either business-oriented or research-focused applications, offering valuable hands-on experience and specialised knowledge.
• Third semester: Dedicated to completing the Master’s thesis and participating in a scientific colloquium, this semester is worth 20 ECTS credits. Additionally, students complete two elective modules (5 ECTS each) to further broaden their expertise.

Students can only be admitted to the Master's degree programme "MSc Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems" if they have fulfilled the following:

• They must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, a state examination programme, or an equivalent qualification in one of the following fields: business administration, economics or comparable specialised courses such as industrial engineering, business informatics, or business mathematics. The examination board decides on related subjects.
• They should demonstrate knowledge of business administration, mathematics for economists and microeconomics to the extent of 5 CP each.
• They must have sufficient knowledge of the English language (see details below).
• They must be able to provide evidence of at least one year of relevant professional experience.

Students have to pay a social contribution fee of approx. 380 EUR per semester, including a semester ticket covering public transport in Germany (https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/re-registration-and-social-contribution).

Minimum of 950 EUR per month to cover personal and living expenses in Germany

In the city of Bochum, you can find different types of accommodation. On average, students in Bochum pay approximately 400 to 800 EUR per month for a single apartment, which is below the average rent in Germany. A room in a shared apartment is usually less expensive.

About 5,000 students in Bochum live in multiple student halls close to the campus, which are run by the Akademisches Förderungswerk (AKAFÖ). In the halls, each student has a single room and shares a kitchen and bathroom with other students, rents an apartment with a private bathroom and kitchen, or shares an apartment with one or several flatmates. 

More information on the student halls can be found at https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/wohnen.

In addition, private and church-affiliated student halls accommodate up to 1,000 students: http://www.stuwo.de/wohnheim-region/bochum/.