Battery Systems Engineering (BSE)
RWTH Aachen University
Program Overview
Become a key player in the fast-growing market of battery systems and shape the global energy transition. The highly research-oriented MSc Battery Systems Engineering programme (MSc BSE) is dedicated exclusively to battery engineering. With an interdisciplinary curriculum covering the entire battery value chain from materials science to the integration of battery systems in real-world applications, this programme provides a deep understanding of electrochemical functions, battery production, and recycling, along with advanced expertise in battery electronics and diagnostics. As the only programme of its kind in Germany and Europe, the MSc BSE offers graduates in natural and engineering sciences a unique opportunity to expand their career prospects in the new professional field of battery engineering. The MSc BSE comprises three semesters of lectures, exercises and practical courses, followed by the fourth semester dedicated to writing the Master's thesis. All modules are organised in blocks throughout the semester and taught using a modern and very flexible digital teaching and learning concept. To ensure a smooth transition to the MSc BSE, international applicants must complete the German Engineering College (GEC) programme before starting their studies. In this digital qualification programme, tailored fundamental knowledge from engineering sciences and natural sciences is taught to help students achieve the best possible academic preparation for this highly interdisciplinary Master's programme!
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
If you would like to attend an English-taught Master's degree programme, you must be fluent in English (oral and written) in order to understand lectures, textbooks and manuals and to participate in lab projects, industrial internships and examinations. One of the following certificates must be submitted at the time of enrolment (not at the time of application): TOEFL Internet-based: minimum of 90 points IELTS test: minimum overall band 6.0 points Cambridge Test – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) First Certificate in English (FCE), completed with B Placement test of RWTH Aachen University's Language Centre (B2 – only available for students already enrolled at RWTH Aachen University) All applicants who have a school-leaving qualification or first degree in English that was issued by an institution in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the US are exempt from the English language certificate requirement. Please note that having German citizenship or citizenship of an English-speaking country, even those listed above, does not necessarily exempt you from the respective language certificate requirement. No German language skills are required for admission and enrolment. However, you will have the chance to take German language courses as part of your curriculum at RWTH Aachen University Language Centre.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Science in the following majors or a combination of these or a comparable major: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering with a focus on Electrical Engineering or Information Technology Materials Science, including recycling, raw materials management or Circular Economy Computer Science Physics Chemistry Relevant work experience of six months by the time of application GRE General Test (Verbal Reasoning: 145 points | Quantitative Reasoning: 160 points | Analytical Writing: 3 points) or proof of completion of the German Engineering College programme
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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