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Master of Science in Power Engineering (MSPE) • Technische

Universität München • München

Degree
Master of Science (MSc) in Power Engineering

Course language(s)
[http://www.mspe.ei.tum.de]
English
All courses are held in English.
We are planning to offer German language
classes (level A1/A2) to all enrolled MSPE
students.

Admission semester [http://www.mspe.ei.tum.de]

Winter semester only

Beginning
Winter semester - October

Programme duration
Four semesters (two years)

Application deadline
Non-EU applicants: 28 February for the following
winter semester (all documents have to be
submitted by that date)
EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter
semester (all documents have to be submitted
by that date)
CONTACT

Deadlines are subject to change. Please see Technische Universität München

http://www.mspe.ei.tum.de/index.php?id=applic Master of Science in Power Engineering
ation [http://www.mspe.ei.tum.de/index.php?id= Programme
application]
for further information. Iris Schachtner
Arcisstraße 21
Course content 80333 München
The Master's programme Power Engineering
Tel. +49 (0) 89-28 92 22 65
focuses on power plant technology and power
Fax. +49 (0) 89-28 92 25 59
generation. It comprises disciplines from both
electrical and mechanical engineering. In the
programme, both "traditional" energy E-mail
technologies such as coal and oil and renewable
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energy technologies are covered.
In the first and second semesters core modules Course website
in electrical and mechanical engineering can be [http://www.mspe.ei.tum.de]
chosen, including thermodynamics, energy
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systems and economy, and high voltage
technology.
Applicants should have profound knowledge in
Submit application to
one discipline (electrical or mechanical
Technische Universität München
engineering) and at least basic knowledge in the
Immatrikulation des SSZ
other one since the courses in the first semester
do not start at beginner's level which is quite a Arcisstraße 21
challenge. 80333 München
The third semester comprises more elective Germany
courses including subjects such as energy
storage, nanotechnology, and civil engineering. Before you send your documents,
In addition, interdisciplinary subjects and please create an online application at
seminars are part of the programme. Students www.tumonline.de.
also carry out a nine-week research internship
at one of the participating institutes in the
second or third semester.
The programme is concluded with the Master's
thesis which is completed at one of the
participating institutes during the fourth
semester.

Educational
organisation
The MSPE programme is a two-year programme
divided into four semesters. The first and
second semesters comprise core modules. The
third semester covers further elective modules,
labs, a seminar and the research internship.
The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's
thesis.

Internships
A nine-week research internship is included in
the MSPE programme. It can be carried out at
one of the participating institutes; usually during
the second or third semester.

Forms of assessment
There are both written and oral exams at the
end of each semester (73 credits in total).
In seminars (5 credits) and the research
internship (12 credits), grades are based on
experimental results, presentations and written
reports done by the students.
The Master's thesis (30 credits) is concluded
with a written report and an oral presentation.

ECTS credits
120

Diploma supplement
Yes

Course-related
German language
courses
Yes

Course-related
English language
courses
Yes

Course objectives
Graduates receive a Master's degree (MSc) in
Power Engineering.
The aim of the Master's programme is to
educate students as power plant engineers with
profound knowledge in power plant technology
and power generation.
Graduates can find job opportunities in the
power plant and energy supply industry, a
growing market of the future. On top of that, the
Master's degree opens up the possibility to work
towards a doctorate in an interesting research
area.
To increase their chances of getting a job in
Germany, students are strongly advised to take
German lessons parallel to their studies.

Tuition fees
No tuition fees will be charged.

Enrolment fees
Students are required to pay the student union
and basic semester ticket fees in the amount of
111 EUR.

Costs of living
Students need approx. 800 EUR per month
including rent.

Job opportunities
Students are allowed to work part-time at the
university.
In addition, depending on their work permit,
they are allowed to work up to 120 days in other
jobs not related to the Power Engineering
Programme.

Funding
opportunities within
the university
As of the second semester, a "Scholarship for
International Students of TUM" can be granted
by the Technische Universität München,
depending on the applicants' performance at
TUM and their financial situation.
The amount of the scholarship ranges from 500
to 1,500 EUR per semester.

http://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial
-aid/scholarships/scholarship-database/scholars
hip-for-international-students-of-tum/ [http://ww
w.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/schol
arships/scholarship-database/scholarship-for-int
ernational-students-of-tum/]

Language
requirements
For non-native speakers, proof of proficiency in
the English language has to be provided.
If your complete education has been conducted
in English, the language test can be replaced by
an official certificate from your university
confirming that the language of instruction was
English.
If you went to school in Germany, proof of
language ability is also possible with good
results in the German Abitur. The minimum
score for admission is 10 out of 15 in a
Leistungs- or Grundkurs in English.
TOEFL: the minimum score required for
admission is 88 (internet-based), 234
(computer-based), or 605 (paper-based)
respectively. The TUM-wide institution code is
7806. More information can be found at
http://www.toefl.org [http://www.toefl.org].
IELTS: the minimum score required for
admission is 6.5 (academic test). More
information can be found at
http://www.ielts.org [http://www.ielts.org].
An examination of the Cambridge main suit of
English (CAE or CPE) is also accepted. More
information can be found at
http://www.cambridge-efl.org [http://www.cambr
idge-efl.org]
.
A GRE test (
http://www.gre.org [http://www.gre.org]) is not
mandatory.

Proficiency in the German language is not

required for the programme but very helpful for
everyday life.
Students who are planning to get a job in
Germany after graduation are strongly advised
to take German lessons parallel to their studies.

Academic
requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, or a
related discipline - preferably in the field of
energy technology - is required.
If you have not received your Bachelor's degree,
but expect to receive it prior to your enrolment,
please enclose your latest transcript of records.
All information on which documents to enclose
in your application can be found on our website.

Where to apply
Technische Universität München
Immatrikulation des SSZ
Arcisstraße 21
80333 München
Germany

Before you send your documents, please create

an online application at www.tumonline.de.

Arrival support
TUM's International Center offers a special
programme tailored for the international
students, TUMinternational (TUMi). The TUMi
programme provides help and advice for new
students as well as a cultural programme with
events scheduled both prior to and during the
academic periods.

Pre-Study Course: TUM's Summer and Winter

University offers a Pre-Study Course designed to
prepare international students for student life in
Munich. Through this programme students get
to know the university prior to the start of
semester, improve their knowledge of German
and learn about the teaching styles and
methods used at TUM.

Learning German: While the language of

instruction for many of TUM's postgraduate
programmes is English and one can easily live in
Munich with English as the only language of
communication, learning German and thus
being able to participate in daily German life at
a deeper level enriches the experience of
studying and living in Munich. As such, TUM's
language centre offers language classes at all
levels for students, both prior to and during the
semester.

Services and support

for international
students
In addition to support services offered by
Student Services (SSZ), the faculty also has its
own adviser for international students.

Accommodation
The majority of Munich's university students live
in private apartments. Only approx. 13% live in
halls of residence. Unlike in other countries,
German dormitories are not owned or operated
by the university, but by external institutions.
The "Studentenwerk" (Student Services)
operates several large halls of residence in
Munich. Students submit housing applications
directly to the halls.

Average rental prices for typical

accommodation:
Room in a flat-share: 400-650 EUR
Room in a hall of residence: 270-360 EUR

Course website
www.mspe.ei.tum.de [http://www.mspe.ei.tum.d
e]

About the university

TUM has been combining scientific expertise
with entrepreneurial thinking for more than 140
years.

TUM is one of the prestigious institutions

selected as part of the "Excellence Initiative"
launched by the German Federal Government.
The "Academic Ranking of World Universities"
("Shanghai Ranking") has rated the Technische
Universität München (TUM) as the best German
university for the third time in a row. The TUM
moved up three places to reach 50th position.
In the recently published Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2013-14
("THE Rankings"), the Technische Universität
München (TUM) stands at 87th place.

A centrepiece of TUM's institutional strategy to

promote top-level research is TUM's Institute for
Advanced Study. This unique concept has been
developed to allow selected guest scientists and
TUM's best faculty members to conduct ground-
breaking research while offering young
scientists the chance to develop their talents in
the inspiring company of outstanding senior
scientists. TUM understands the value that can
lie in unexpected and unintended outcomes and
fellows are encouraged to explore promising
new leads as they occur.

Our graduates are active around the globe and

TUM professors are making important
contributions to world research. With more than
470 professors and over 8,000 additional staff,
we offer academic and research opportunities to
our 36,000 students. More than 15% of our staff
and over 20% of our students come from
abroad, creating a university culture which is
cosmopolitan and hospitable. In Europe and
worldwide, TUM maintains over 400 university
partnerships and collaborates with many
international research institutions.

At TUM, you have a unique chance to

experience the energised spirit of an
entrepreneurial university in the very heart of
Europe.

Total number of
students
36,000

Total percentage of
international
students
20 %

About the city

One of TUM's advantages lies in its location.
With a population of 1.4 million, Munich is often
said to have a small town feel but all the
advantages of a bustling metropolis. The city is
clean and safe and combining this with a highly
efficient public transport system makes living in
Munich a pleasure. So it is no surprise that
Munich consistently ranks among the World's
top 10 most liveable cities.

Whether you are into mountain sports, rock

concerts, opera or art exhibitions, watching a
match of Munich's favourite sons - FC Bayern
Munich - or simply relaxing in the serenity of
one of its nearby lakes, in Munich everything is
right on your doorstep.

Even if Munich's own countless benefits leave

you wanting more, its central European location
with quick and easy rail, air and road
connections mean that other cities and regions
such as Prague, Salzburg and Venice are only
short trips away.

Last but by no means least, Munich is renowned

 for its world-leading automotive and high-tech
companies. The headquarters and R&D
departments of many world leading and high-
tech companies including BMW, Siemens, MTU
and EADS are located here. As such, TUM
students are well positioned to gain internships,
research projects and permanent positions with
these world leading companies.

Further information can be found at

http://www.muenchen.de [http://www.muenchen
.de]
.

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