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MSc
Master
Power Engineering
Winter: May 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (165 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Power Engineering
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg) is a renowned institution known for its excellence in engineering education. The Power Engineering course offered at TU Brandenburg is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the field of energy production and distribution. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including renewable energy sources, electrical power systems, and energy management. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories, allowing them to gain practical experience in the field. Graduates of the Power Engineering program at TU Brandenburg are well-prepared to pursue careers in the energy industry or continue their education at the graduate level.
Specialization
Within the program "Power Engineering" (PE) there are two study disciplines: Electrical Power Engineering (EPE) Power Generation from Fossil and Renewable Fuels
Fields of study
Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Power Engineering at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg)
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Public info
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Certificate of proficiency in English as described in the language requirements. (Only valid certificates are recognised, we don't accept "medium of instruction certificates" and any kind of expired tests.)
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Thermal Power Engineering or related engineering fields (or equivalent qualifications).
- Very good knowledge in basic areas of mathematics, physics, computer science, fundamentals of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, as well as specialist knowledge in the areas of electrical or thermal energy engineering.
- Very good knowledge in the areas
- electrical energy systems, electrical machines, drive systems, power electronics, high-voltage technology, network calculation – for the specialization “Electrical Power Engineering”
- _or_
- Thermodynamics, thermal energy engineering, power plant technology, heat transfer, renewable energies – for the specialization “Power Generation from Fossil and Renewable Fuels”.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Power Engineering
Programme-specific documents
a concise curriculum vitae with details about your educational history, practical experiences (if applicable), research interests, etc.
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a simple copy of higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Secondary School Leaving Certificate, High School Diploma, A-levels, Abitur, one or two years of studying, etc.; you need a translation to German or English from a sworn translator if the original is not in German or English),
a simple copy of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Power Engineering (electrical or thermal) or related engineering fields (if you do not yet have a final diploma, you may also submit preliminary documents),
a simple copy of Bachelor transcripts of records (list of subjects taken – if you do not yet have a final certificate, you may also submit a preliminary one),
simple copies of passports/official personal identifications/german residence permit etc.,
professional experience or knowledge in power engineering if the Bachelor degree or equivalent is in another field of study,
a letter of motivation (your reasons for applying for PE and career perspectives),
two letters of recommendation from professors or employers,
a certificate of proficiency in English (for accepted tests please check: Proof of English language skills),
APS for Chinese and Vietnamese students,
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) for Indian students is optional. Applicants who have submitted the results of this test have higher chances of admission than other Indian applicants,
German language knowledge is not required.
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Power Engineering at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg)
Application procedure
The list of required application documents includes a complete application form. There are different application forms for different kinds of applicants:
International students have to apply via uni-assist (more information can be found here).
International applicants have to apply through uni-assist. Uni-assist verifies applications on their credentials – it does not grant admissions. If the verification of uni-assist is successful the application is forwarded to BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg where we evaluate the application once again with regards to the admission to our programme.
To find out more on the application steps, please visit the application web page of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.
Uni assist Portal Link : https://ww2.uni-assist.de/online/Frontend/Default/index
Selection process
Please note that a preliminary examination of your application documents is first carried out by UNI-ASSIST, which can take 3-4 weeks. After receiving the application documents at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, you usually have to expect another 2-3 weeks of processing time (in total about 5-7 weeks). Therefore we recommend you to apply in time.
Application quick facts
Apply via
uni_assist
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
c/o UNI-ASSIST e.V.
11507 Berlin
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
165 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,234 – 12,234 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
semester fee : €165
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
12%
9 accepted out of 73 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.01
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.72
Best admitted grade
German scale
2.52
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 73 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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