Sibel Looser
Sibel
Looser
Sonstige Beschäftigte
Universität Ulm
Dekanatsbüro der Fakultät für Naturwissenschaften
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
89081 Ulm
Energy Science and Technology - Master of Science (M.Sc.)
The MSc program “Energy Science and Technology” deals with modern technologies for energy conversion and storage and with the scientific principles underlying these technologies. The program is strongly research-oriented and focusses on electrochemical energy conversion and storage in fuel cells and batteries. Taught entirely in English, the international and interdisciplinary program is designed for both international and German students, who have earned a Bachelor of Science (preferably chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering energy science or physical science).
Conventional lithium-ion batteries as they are currently used in smartphones and laptops have more or less reached their maximum storage capacity. This is why specialists in basic research and practical application in the Science City of Ulm are searching for the batteries of the future. CELEST, Germany's largest platform for electrochemical energy research, is a joint venture of Ulm University, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung; short: ZSW). With its sections 'lithium ion technology', 'energy storage beyond lithium' and 'alternative technologies for electrochemical energy storage', CELEST covers all current research topics of electrochemical energy storage. The platform has already celebrated its first outstanding success: As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the researchers have received approval for their Cluster of Excellence 'Post Lithium Storage' (POLiS), which is being funded with around seven million euros annually for an initial seven years. Main focus of POLiS is the development of battery systems that eliminate the need for the finite materials lithium and cobalt.
Alongside of the ongoing research, the graduate school of electrochemical energy storage (GS-EES) will support up to 60 PhD students doing their research within the POLiS.
For further information: Cluster of Excellence - Post Lithium Storage
For further information: Graduate School EES
Eckdaten
Art des Studiums
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Studientyp- Vollzeit
- Start jeweils zum Wintersemester
Unterrichtssprache
- englisch
- keine Zulassungsbeschränkung
120
Regelstudienzeit (in Semestern)4
Kontakt
Zuständig für Bewerbung/Zulassung
Gloria Gessinger
Gloria
Gessinger
Sonstige Beschäftigte
Universität Ulm
Studienkommission Physik
Albert-Einstein-Allee 11
89081 Ulm
89081 Ulm
Worum geht es in diesem Studiengang?
Students will acquire competent knowledge in the following areas:
- Broad basis in relevant topics from chemistry, materials science and energy technology
- Hands-on experience in chemistry, materials science and energy science and technology labs
- Scientific working methods and current research in the area of energy science and technology
- Professional skills as well as scientific competency in the area of energy science and technology and applications
Study
- The programme aims to bring together students, teachers and researchers from different disciplines in natural sciences and engineering science.
- It introduces students to scientific principles of energy conversion and storage and their technological transfer to machines, power plants, batteries and fuel cells.
- Solid background in either chemistry, materials science or electrical engineering is required, fundamental knowledge in the other disciplines is helpful.
- Introductory courses in general chemistry or electrical engineering are offered for students with little background.
- Advanced training in electrical engineering, materials science, physical and materials chemistry, electrochemistry and energy science and technology follows.
- Special emphasis is on practical training in lab courses. The programme comprises a chemistry lab and two labs dealing with energy science and technology.
- During the second year the programme focusses on fuel cells and batteries.
Conventional lithium-ion batteries as they are currently used in smartphones and laptops have more or less reached their maximum storage capacity. This is why specialists in basic research and practical application in the Science City of Ulm are searching for the batteries of the future. CELEST, Germany's largest platform for electrochemical energy research, is a joint venture of Ulm University, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung; short: ZSW). With its sections 'lithium ion technology', 'energy storage beyond lithium' and 'alternative technologies for electrochemical energy storage', CELEST covers all current research topics of electrochemical energy storage. The platform has already celebrated its first outstanding success: As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the researchers have received approval for their Cluster of Excellence 'Post Lithium Storage' (POLiS), which is being funded with around seven million euros annually for an initial seven years. Main focus of POLiS is the development of battery systems that eliminate the need for the finite materials lithium and cobalt.
Alongside of the ongoing research, the graduate school of electrochemical energy storage (GS-EES) will support up to 60 PhD students doing their research within the POLiS.
For further information: Cluster of Excellence - Post Lithium Storage
“Energy Science and Technology” is an interdisciplinary programme. Instructors from Ulm University institutes, research institutions and companies are contributing to it, including:
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Chemistry Department, Ulm University:
- Institute of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry II
- Institute of Organic Chemistry II and Advanced Materials
- Institute of Organic Chemistry III, Polymers and Biopolymers
- Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Ulm University:
- Institute of Energy Conversion and Storage
- Institute of Micro- and Nanomaterials
- Institute of Optoelectronics
- ZSW: Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg
- HIU: Helmholtz Institute Ulm – Electrochemical Energy Storage
- A variety of companies including Daimler AG and EnBW AG
These contributors also offer master`s thesis projects.
Professional Perspective
- PhD in Germany and all over the world
- Teaching
- Research
How to apply
Start of applicaion period: | February 1 |
End of application period : | March 15 |
| Start of the programme: | October |
This is how you apply:
Step 1: Registration in the campus portal of Ulm University
You register online via "My personal campus portal" (link available here during the application phase).
After self-registration, you will receive an e-mail with the activation code and a request to confirm your personal account in the campus portal of Ulm University.
Step 2: Application in the campus portal of Ulm University
You submit your application via "My personal campus portal" and upload the required documents.
For further information on the entry requirements and the necessary application documents, please consult the page of the admission department for the Energy Science and technology Master: link.
If you need assistance to complete the form, please read the file: "How to complete the subject-specific Form"
It is very important that the form is filled correctly with information on the courses you attended. If the application form is not filled properly, your application may be rejected.
Campus life
Tuition Fees are only applicable for second degree and international students. Further Infomation can be found here. Additionally the university and the students union (Studierendenwerk Ulm) currently charge administrative fees approximately amounting to 165 € each semester. Students admitted to the "Energy Science and Technology" program will be asked to pay these fees for the following winter term immediately after they accepted admission.
Living expenses
A student at Ulm University will face the following living expenses :
• Health insurance: ~ 120 € each month
• Rent: approximately 300 € each month
• Public transportation (semester ticket): 140 € each semester
• General cost of living (depending on the lifestyle): approx. 300 € each month
Expenses per month: approx. 850 €
Expenses per year (including tuition and admin fees): approx. 13540 €
• University/students union administrative fee: ~ 170 € each semester
• Tuition fees: 1500 € each semester
Financial Assistance
Information on scholarship programs can be found at the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD). Typically, students will have to apply for a scholarship one year ahead of time. Ulm University does not offer any additional scholarships for incoming students.
Proof of Financial Resources
Typically, proof of financial resources of at least 700 € per month will be necessary to obtain a student visa. Additionally, many German embassies require students to prove that they dispose of a specific amount of money (approx. 8000 €) on a German bank account before a visa will be issued. Please inquire at the German embassy in your country for specific requirements.
Students admitted to the programme are advised to book a room in a student dormitory. This request is a part of our Acceptance letter.
There are four dorms downtown (25 min bus drive to the campus) and one near the campus (walking distance). All rooms are one person rooms and fully furnished. You share kitchen (with all cooking facilities) and bathroom with a few persons; according to the type of dorm this can be 2 to 12 persons. There are no dorms exclusively for men or women, however some appartments may be women only.
Student Dormitories in Ulm
- The main dormitories are the dormitory complexes "Heilmeyersteige" and "Manfred-Börner-Straße" at walking distance from the University and the dormitory "Gutenbergstraße" downtown.
- overview of student dormitories run by the Studierendenwerk Ulm (students housing office)
Monthly rent: between 240 Euro and 400 Euro .
- We recommend that students do not work during 1st semester.
- There is a limited number of student assistant positions (HiWi) available at the institutes participating in the MSc programme "Energy Science and Technology”.
- There is no financial compensation for master´s thesis work done at University of Ulm.
- Info Work Regulations for Students (International Office, University of Ulm)