Battery and Hydrogen Technology (M.Sc.)

The three Compulsory Modules, totalling 15 credits, are taught in English. These modules will provide you with in-depth specialist knowledge of battery, hydrogen and digitalisation technologies, as well as strengthening your international communication skills, which are an important asset in the global job market.

The modules are:

• Future Battery Production Systems
• Modern Modelling and Artificial Intelligence of Battery Systems
• Hydrogen as a Future Energy Carrier

The two Compulsory Laboratory Modules (12 CP) have a practical focus. You will apply the knowledge gained in lectures, deepening your understanding and gaining valuable experience of working with modern technologies in the fields of battery and hydrogen technology.

The labs combine theory and practice perfectly, helping you develop a sound understanding of complex interrelationships. At the same time, you will strengthen your ability to not only apply technical solutions, but also to question them critically and think ahead.

For maximum flexibility, both laboratory modules are offered in both German and English, so you can choose the language in which you would like to complete the modules.

• Interdisziplinäres Forschungsmodul Batterie / Interdisciplinary Research Lab Battery
• Interdisziplinäres Forschungsmodul Wasserstoff / Interdisciplinary Laboratory "Hydrogen"

In the Interdisciplinary Fundamentals and Elective Subjects you will have the chance to individually shape your study to your particular interests. You can choose which modules to take based on your interests and language strengths. This enables you to specialise flexibly in the language of your choice while deepening your knowledge in areas that inspire you. 

The following modules can be completed in English or German:

• Hydrogen- and Battery technologies
  Electrochemical energy engineering │ Energy Turnaround – Industrial Hydrogen Applications │Formulation technology for energy storage and conversion │ Fuel cell systems │ Material cycles of energy storage systems and converters │ Modellierung und Simulation wasserstoffbasierter Energiesysteme │ Moderne Batterien: Von elektrochemischen Grundlagen über Materialien zu Charakterisierungsmethoden │ Separation and purification of energy carriers
• Simulation and Data Analysis
  Anwendung kommerzieller FE-Software │ Computer Aided Process Engineering I (Introduction) │ Data science in fluid mechanics │ Methoden der Prozessmodellierung und -optimierung │ Molekulare Simulation │ Numerical simulation of reactive flows │ Numerik von Differentialgleichungen │ Numerische Simulation (CFD) │ Simulationsmethoden der Partikeltechnik
• Material Science and Analytics/Analysis
  Analytik und Prüfung in der Oberflächentechnik │ Charakterisierung von Oberflächen und Schichten │ Keramische Werkstoffe/Polymerwerkstoffe │ Mikroskopie und Partikelmessung im Mikro- und Nanometerbereich │ Process Technology of Nanomaterials
• Production-, Manufacturing-, and Systems technology
  Additive layer manufacturing │ Advanced Fluid Separation Processes │ Computer Aided Process Engineering II │ Energieeffiziente Maschinen der mechanischen Verfahrenstechnik  │ Energy Efficiency in Production Engineering │ Life cycle assessment for sustainable engineering │ Methods and Tools for Life Cycle oriented Vehicle Engineering │ Produktionstechnik für die Elektromobilität │ Prozess- und Anlagensicherheit │ Werkstofftechnologie für die Circular Economy
• Digital Technologies and Business Strategies
  Digitale Schaltungstechnik │ Digitale Technologien in der Verfahrenstechnik │ Orientierung Dienstleistungsmanagment │ Smart sensing in fluid dynamics │ Spezialisierung Recht
   

Subject to change. The modules are usually offered in the language of the module titles.

In the Interdisciplinary Profile Development module, you will enhance your language proficiency and expand your expertise beyond your field of study. With a total of 13 CP, you can choose from a wide range of exciting courses covering the full range of subjects offered at TU Braunschweig, including project management, sustainability and intercultural communication. You can select any course that concludes with an exam and is not part of your own degree programme.

The aim of our master's programme is to prepare you for both the international and regional job markets. For this reason, the interdisciplinary profile development includes a German and/or English course, each worth 4 CP.

By the end of the programme, you should have achieved the following language levels:

• English: C1
• German: B1

Which language course you need to take depends on your individual language skills and will be determined by a selection committee. For example, if you have C1-level English skills but do not yet have B1-level German skills, you will be required to take a German language course. If you do not have C1-level English or B1-level German, you will have to take both courses. If you have already achieved both target levels upon admission, a language course is no longer mandatory, and you can choose which interdisciplinary profile development courses to take.

For the Student Research Paper (15 CP) you will research and develop a technical-scientific topic and get acquainted with independent research work required for your Master’s Thesis. You can write your paper in either German or English.

Writing your Master’s Thesis (30 CP) you will elaborate on a current topic from the Research or Corporate Industry and deepen your knowledge in a specialized field of Battery and Hydrogen Technology of your choice. You can also write your Master's thesis in either German or English.

In today's world, international experience and foreign language skills are essential qualifications: companies operate globally, research projects are carried out in multinational teams, and most specialist literature is in English.

As part of the Master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, you have the option of spending time abroad and experiencing state-of-the-art teaching at some of the world's leading energy research centres.

TU Braunschweig has over 100 ERASMUS partnerships in Europe (e.g., Sweden, France, and the Netherlands) and is cooperating with institutions that specialise in energy research.

You can broaden your horizons at universities that are our longtime research partners from all around the globe, for example:

• University of Rhode Island (USA): well-renowned for research on batteries and sustainability
• Institute of Science Tokyo, and University of Tokyo (Japan): pioneering research in materials science, renewable energy systems and hydrogen infrastructure
• The University of Western Ontario (Canada): excellence in next-generation battery technologies and fuel cell technologies
• and many more

You can also complete internships at foreign companies, including start-ups and large corporations working on the battery and hydrogen solutions of the future. 

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Special Admission Regulations:

Special Admission Regulations for Battery and Hydrogen Technology (M.Sc.) – German

Special Admission Regulations for Battery and Hydrogen Technology (M.Sc.) – English

Winter semester:

• 1 June – 15 July for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 February – 15 March for applicants from non-EU countries

Summer semester:

• 1 December – 15 January for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 August – 15 September for applicants from non-EU countries

For an acceptance to the Master's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in: 

• Battery and Hydrogen Technology
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemistry
• or a comparable subject.

In addition, students must have completed modules in mathematics, thermodynamics, computer science, materials science and process engineering as part of their relevant Bachelor's degree to be admitted to the Master's programme.

Please note: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science alone is not sufficient for admission to the Master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology.

Further information on the admission requirements can be found in our Special Admission Regulations.

The curriculum is structured so that, apart from the three compulsory English subjects, the programme can be studied predominantly in German, entirely in English, or flexibly with a combination of German and English modules. In addition, compulsory language courses in German or English are designed to enhance language proficiency.

To be admitted, applicants must demonstrate:

• English language skills at level B2 (or higher) according to the Common European Framework of Reference
• German language skills at level A2 (or higher), i.e. basic knowledge of the German language.

The respective language skills should be proven by providing one of the following:

Proof of English language proficiency:

• Language of instruction (marked on transcript or stated by university) or equivalent
• TOEFL (min. 88 iBT)
• IELTS (min. 6.5)
• English Language Proficiency Report of TU Braunschweig (2xB2 and 2xC1 or higher) or a similar language certificate
• Equivalent language certificates may be recognised following a comparative examination.

Proof of German language proficiency:

• Language of instruction (marked on transcript or stated by university) or equivalent
• Proof that you have completed a German language course at level A2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This means your language certificate must state that the course provider follows this framework.
• Equivalent language certificates may be recognised following a comparative examination

If you do not yet have proof of your German skills at A2 level at the time of application, you must submit it no later than at the time of enrolment (matriculation).

You can find more information about the language entry requirements in our Special Admission Regulations.

• EU (including Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein): There is no need for a visa or residence permit.
• Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the USA, the UK, Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco, and San Marino: No visa is needed, but a residence permit is required after arrival. 
• Rest of the world: A student visa is an essential requirement.

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The semester fee is made up of the student union fee, the student body fee and the administration fee. It is published each semester. For the winter semester 2025/26, the semester fee is €440.00.

If you are a new student, the amount is due as an enrolment fee when you enrol (as stated in your enrolment or application documents).

The current semester fee can be found on the website of the Student Office.

The Master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology is internationally focused and offers various language options.

Three core compulsory modules are exclusively offered in English. You can then choose whether to take the other modules (including your research paper and Master's thesis) in German, English, or a combination of both, depending on your interests and language skills.

Therefore, it is possible to complete the programme entirely in English with one German language course.

Braunschweig is a city where everything is close by. No matter where you live, you can reach the campus, the city centre or the countryside quickly by public transport or bike.

Braunschweig's diverse neighbourhoods offer accommodation to suit every taste and budget, from shared flats in old buildings in creative districts such as the Western or Eastern Ring area, to your first flat in a multi-family house with a garden, to student accommodation in a centrally located hall of residence. The central campus can be reached by bike in under 25 minutes from anywhere in the city.

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Our students study a variety of subjects, including Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. They all want to make a decisive contribution to key issues in climate protection and future economic development.

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The Master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology will be offered for the first time in the 2026/27 winter semester.

The application periods for each semester are:

Winter semester:

• 1 June – 15 July for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 February – 15 March for applicants from non-EU countries

Summer semester:

• 1 December – 15 January for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 August – 15 September for applicants from non-EU countries