Solar & Wind Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
🇩🇪 2 years (4 semesters) · Winter semester (Oct)
Masters in Renewable Energy in Germany
A Renewable Energy master's covers solar, wind, storage, grid integration and energy policy, with a strong engineering and sustainability focus. Here is how studying it in Germany works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Renewable Energy in Germany: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Renewable Energy in Germany usually takes 2 years (4 semesters). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh (Freiburg) to ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh (Freiburg). After graduating: up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
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Masters in Renewable Energy in Germany at a glance
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Tuition (international)
- Usually no tuition at public universities; €150–€400 semester contribution (private €10,000 – €30,000/yr)
- Living costs
- Blocked account ≈ €11,904 per year (€992/month, 2025 figure)
- Typical budget
- ₹12–25 lakh for a 2-year master's at a public university
- Intakes
- Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
- Post-study work
- Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
Overview
Why study Renewable Energy in Germany?
A Renewable Energy master's covers solar, wind, storage, grid integration and energy policy, with a strong engineering and sustainability focus.
Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) makes it a strong destination for renewable-energy study and research.
Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs, strong engineering, automotive and research ecosystem and 18-month job-seeker period after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Renewable Energy in Germany
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Specialisations
Popular Renewable Energy specialisations
Energy Storage
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Smart Grids
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Energy Policy & Economics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Energy Engineering
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Physics (some programs)
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics
- Prerequisite: Electrical fundamentals
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- English: IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
Careers
Careers after Renewable Energy in Germany
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs. Typical roles afterwards include Renewable Energy Engineer, Energy Analyst and Grid Integration Engineer.
On our list: Freiburg.
From ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh at Freiburg up to ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Energy Engineering and b.Sc in Physics (some programs), with thermodynamics, electrical fundamentals and engineering mathematics, plus IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught.
Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree. During your studies: 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
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