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MSc
Master
Clean Energy Processes
Winter: May 31, 2026Summer: Nov 30, 2026
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (67 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Clean Energy Processes
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Energy Engineering(Engineering)
Chemical Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
Channeldirect
Modeunknown
APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Clean Energy Processes at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Additionally you need to prove your proficiency of the English language on the level B2 in order to enrol via one of the following:
your school leaving certificate (only applicants with a German university entrance qualification “HZB”)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 85 points in iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.0 or higher
for alternative certificates please see: https://sz.fau.eu/examinations/accreditation/
certificate from your university that your Bachelor degree was taught in English.
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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required
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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GRE
Optional
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GMAT
Not Required
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Application letter in English. Please set out your motivation and qualification for the degree programme (1 or 2 pages).
The application letter serves to lay out your suitability and specific motivation for studying the CEP programme. Applicants from other disciplines or who have been away from university/wish to return to studying should explain the change in direction and what they have done in between. Gaps in the CV need to be explained in the application letter. Please make sure to be clear and concise – a good application letter should be no longer than one page!
Curriculum vitae in English
Optional
Official aptitude tests (e.g. GRE General, GRE Mathematics, GRE Physics, GMAT, GATE)
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
The academic prerequisite for admission to the program is an above average undergraduate degree: B.Sc. in a similar study program (Chemical/or Chemical and Biological Engineering, Energy Technology etc.) and above average grades in both final degree and relevant fundamental subjects.
Please note that the study programs electrical/electronic engineering and civil engineering are not subject-related degrees or an equivalent degrees and graduates of these degrees cannot be admitted.
Additionally you need to prove your proficiency of the English language on the level B2 in order to enrol via one of the following:
- your school leaving certificate (only applicants with a German university entrance qualification “HZB”)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 85 points in iBT
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 or higher
- for alternative certificates please see:
- certificate from your university that your Bachelor degree was taught in English.
- B.Sc. in a similar degree program (Chemical/Biological Engineering, Energy Technology etc.)
- Above-average grades
- English language proficiency (min. level B2 CEFR)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Clean Energy Processes
Programme-specific documents
Curriculum vitae in English
Application letter in English. Please set out your motivation and qualification for the degree program (1 or max. 2 pages, see also our FAQ Application letter).
Proof of language proficiency in English (please see section “academic prerequisites”)
Certificates:
School leaving certificate (complete certificate)
First degree certificate (Bachelor’s degree)
Full overview of subjects and grades (Transcript of Records) including grading scheme.
Applications without grading scheme cannot be reviewed and will therefore be rejected.
Applicants from China, Vietnam and India: APS certificate
Optional documents:
Proof of internships, vocational training, work experience
Other forms of proof (e.g. recommendation letters)
Official aptitude tests (e.g. GRE General, GRE Mathematics, GRE Physics, GMAT, GATE)
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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Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Clean Energy Processes at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
Application procedure
The application for the CEP program must be submitted online, via the campo portal using the following steps:
Register an account in the FAU-IdM System.
Sign in at the campo portal.
Submit your online application for CEP.
Wait for notification from FAU.
Selection process
The full application documents will be evaluated by members of the CEP admissions committee. The results of the evaluation will be submitted to the CEP admissions committee.
The admissions committee decides on your admission to the Master’s programme.
The second step of the selection process is an interview in which subject-specific knowlege and fundamentals for the CEP programme are checked.
Cheating or any attempt at cheating during the selection interview leads to disqualification
The Master‘s Office will check your documents after positive selection by the admissions commission with regard to the formal requirements.
Only if your application meets the formal requirements you will officially be admitted into the programme.
Application quick facts
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Mode
unknown
APS
Required for Application
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Geschäftsstelle Department Chemie- und Bioingenieurwesen (CBI)
Room:Raum 206
Immerwahrstr. 2a
91058 Erlangen
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
67 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,038 – 12,038 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
Additional fee information
No
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
9%
7 accepted out of 76 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 76 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 76 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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