Master of Science in Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructures Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Our programme, accredited by the Technical University of Dortmund, provides you with the essential skills to plan future-oriented sites and infrastructure for sustainable energy systems, with a particular focus on hydrogen technology. As the transition to climate-neutral energy systems presents significant challenges, hydrogen offers a key solution for many industrial and transport applications that still rely on gaseous and liquid fuels.

Hands-on experience is at the heart of our programme. Through immersive projects, partnerships with industry leaders and exposure to current research, you can put your knowledge to work and position yourself as a driving force in the energy transition. We also emphasise the development of your leadership and intercultural skills to prepare you for success in an international environment.

The curriculum combines technological expertise with practical planning skills in scenario development, public participation and fostering societal acceptance. These skills, which are at the heart of our School of Spatial Planning, are crucial to the implementation of effective sustainable energy strategies.

With a multidisciplinary, global perspective on current research topics, you will be fully equipped to tackle real-world projects and independently address complex issues. Join an innovative programme that provides not only the key skills for a career in energy but also the knowledge and tools to help shape a sustainable future. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and start your career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

The international MSc in Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructure prepares you to play a key role in the global energy transition. Become a sought-after expert in one of today’s most dynamic industries, equipped with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in sustainable energy systems and hydrogen technologies.

Our programme emphasises the development of innovative, practical solutions: you will learn how to actively shape the transition to clean energy, plan infrastructure and combine technical efficiency with sustainability. Through interdisciplinary teamwork and international collaboration, you’ll learn how technological, economic and environmental factors interact — and how to apply them to real-world challenges.

Programme Structure

The three-semester full-time programme is clearly structured and comprises 90 ECTS credits, building on the required 210 ECTS credits of the Bachelor’s degree.

• First Two Semesters: In the first and second semesters, students complete ten modules (50 ECTS), including eight compulsory modules on key topics in sustainable energy systems and two compulsory elective modules in the area of "skills for the German labour market". The focus here is on content such as international project management and the development of skills for business consultancy projects, which are specifically tailored to the requirements of the German labour market. A central element of the second semester is the project module (10 ECTS), in which students can choose either a practical or an academic focus. This practical module promotes the consolidation of the acquired professional knowledge and enables the application of theoretical content in real project scenarios in cooperation with the partner companies.
• Third Semester: This semester is dedicated to completing the Master’s thesis and participating in a scientific colloquium, 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 Sustainability Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructure" 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: preferably engineering sciences (spatial planning, process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering), natural sciences (geography, physics, chemistry), or economics (specialising in energy management). The examination board decides on equivalence of related subjects.
• They must have specialised knowledge in the fields of spatial and infrastructure planning, energy technology, energy economics.
• They should demonstrate English language proficiency at B2 level. This must be proven by a recognised language certificate (see details below) or by official confirmation from the applicant’s institution that the undergraduate degree was taught in English. The examination board will decide on the equivalence of other qualifications.
• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of at least one year of relevant professional experience. The document should be from the company for which you worked and include the period of employment (start and end dates) as well as your tasks.

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

Students with good academic achievements and a high degree of social responsibility can apply for the “Deutschlandstipendium” grant. They will receive a one-year scholarship of 300 EUR per month from the Ruhr-Universität Scholarship Fund: http://www.rub.de/bildungsfonds/info-studierende/en/index_en.html.

International students can also apply at the International Office, e.g. for financial support during their final phase of study, such as graduation grants: https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/scholarships?_wrapper_format=html.

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/.