Diploma (FH)

Energy and environmental technology

Shaping the energy transition positively: As a graduate engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that the transition from fossil fuels to a sustainable supply succeeds.

Energy and environmental technology

Energy and Environmental Engineering Diploma program

Faculty: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Zittau
Degree: Graduate engineer (FH)
Standard period of study: 8 semesters
ECTS points: 240
Enrollment for: Winter semester
Admission restriction: None
Accreditation status: accredited

The challenges in the coming decades are great to make the transition from fossil energy sources, including nuclear energy, to a sustainable energy supply based on renewable energy resources.

As a graduate engineer in energy and environmental engineering, you can make a significant contribution to solving the global energy problem in the 21st century and make your own personal contribution to realizing this vision.

The development and establishment of a decentralized, environmentally compatible energy supply, the use of innovative energy storage systems, the efficient and economical use of energy and the safe operation of radiation technology systems are just some of the many tasks in which you can specialize during your studies. If you want to take responsibility for society and the environment, the diploma program in energy and environmental engineering is the right step for your professional future.

It's your choice

For the degree program in Energy and Environmental Engineering, you can choose between the regular diploma program or the KIA program.

What is KIA?

In the KIA variant (cooperative studies with integrated training), the diploma program is very well suited for future students who want to combine theory and practice. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will also receive practical training and at the end of your studies you will not only receive a diploma, but also a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) certificate.

Your course content in the Energy and Environmental Engineering degree program

1st semester
  • Technical Thermodynamics I - Energy Theory
  • Fundamentals of computer science
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Physics and fundamentals of electrical engineering
  • Engineering Mechanics I - Statics
  • Materials technology and chemistry
2nd semester
  • Materials technology and chemistry
  • Production Engineering I
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Design engineering I
  • Basic practical course in physics, electrical engineering, materials testing
  • Technical Mechanics II - Strength of Materials (TM II)
  • Technical thermodynamics II - heat transfer
  • Computer Science II (elective module)
3rd semester
  • Design Theory I
  • Machine Elements I
  • Fluid mechanics I
  • Physical and manufacturing fundamentals of metrology
  • Technical Mechanics III - Kinematics/Kinetics
  • Technical Thermodynamics III - Process Thermodynamics
4th semester
  • Heat exchangers, pipes/tanks
  • Energy and resource management
  • Fluid energy machines
  • Basic concepts of energy and environmental technology
  • Fundamentals of material conversion
  • FEM I and applied mathematics (elective module)
  • Interdisciplinary skills (compulsory elective modules)

Specialization or field of study Applied Radiation Technology

  • Fundamentals of radiation protection and radioecology
5th semester
  • Practical semester
6th semester
  • Fluid mechanics II
  • Control and regulation technology
  • Power plant engineering
  • Electrical Power Engineering (elective module)
  • Compulsory elective 1
    • Sustainable heat supply technology
    • Introduction to neutron physics and nuclear technology
  • Interdisciplinary skills (compulsory elective modules)

Specialization or field of study Applied Radiation Technology

  • Radiation technology in industry, science and medicine
  • Complex practical course in radiation technology

Specialization or field of study Renewable energies and energy efficiency

  • Energy Systems Engineering
  • Regenerative energy technology
  • Complex internship in energy and environmental technology
7th semester
  • Energy process engineering
  • Efficient energy systems
  • Steam and gas turbines (elective module)
  • Compulsory elective 2
    • Heating and ventilation technology
    • Computational Fluid Mechanics
  • Compulsory elective 3
    • Electrochemical storage and hydrogen technology
    • Project work in energy and environmental technology

Specialization or field of study Applied Radiation Technology

  • Complex practical course in radiation technology
  • Safety and reliability of plants/reactor safety
  • Production and disposal of radioactive materials

Specialization or field of study Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency

  • Complex practical course in energy and environmental technology
  • Refrigeration and heat pump technology
8th semester
  • Final module (diploma thesis and defense)
  • Admission requirements

    Formal requirements for admission to the Diploma in Energy and Environmental Engineering:

    • General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test 

    • Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business economist, master craftsman or similar Completion of advanced vocational training according to §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must take part in a counseling interview for general university admission.

    • KIA: Training, internship or qualification contract with a KIA company (application directly to the cooperating company)

  • Target group

    The Energy and Environmental Engineering degree course is suitable for all first-year students who want to develop future-oriented processes for energy conversion, energy storage and efficient energy use.

    In addition to a good knowledge of mathematics and physics, you should have a keen interest in technology and be willing to work in a group.

  • Contents

    The Energy and Environmental Engineering degree course offers the opportunity to choose from two specializations.
    You only have to make this choice at the beginning of the 4th semester, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

    Major 1: Renewable energies and energy efficiency

    Major 2: Applied Radiation Technology

  • Study program

    Diploma program

    • 1st - 3rd semester: basic studies
    • 4th - 7th semester: Specialist studies
    • 5th semester: Practical semester
    • 8th semester: Diploma thesis and its defense 

     

    Diploma program KIA variant

    • 1st to 3rd semester: basic studies and vocational training
    • 4th to 7th semester: Specialist studies
    • 5th semester: Practical semester
    • 8th semester: Diploma thesis and defense

     

    The KIA course only differs from the Diplom course in the 2nd and 3rd semesters. You complete the part-time semesters 2.1 to 3.2 in a 4-week rhythm at alternating learning locations (university/company). At the end of this study phase, you will take the IHK examination and receive your first professional qualification.

  • Career prospects

    Graduates of the Energy and Environmental Engineering degree course are able to apply the latest methods and processes for the development, manufacture and efficient operation of components and systems for energy generation and energy storage in their professional activities. In addition to technical aspects, environmental compatibility plays a particularly important role.

    Typical areas of application are

    • Energy supply companies
    • Manufacturers and operators of centralized and decentralized energy supply systems
    • Developers and manufacturers of energy storage systems or other energy technology systems
    • Research departments in large companies
    • Application-oriented research institutions
    • Engineering and planning offices, energy consultants
    • Monitoring and supervisory authorities
  • Advantages at a glance
    • The placement rate of our graduates after graduation is 100% 
    • The course is well structured and all modules are coordinated in terms of content. This makes it easy for you to keep to the standard period of study.
    • The practical component of the course is above average: internships in laboratories and PC pools, practical semesters in industry, diploma semesters in industry. 
    • Students are directly involved in research projects of the faculty and industry partners.
    • Lecturers are also available to students outside office hours.
    • There are around 4 professors and lecturers for every 100 students.
    • The lecturers see studying as a joint task with the students.
    • The "Students advise students" (SbS) group provides support with organizational and personal problems that may go beyond the course of study.
    • Problems are discussed in regular meetings (Jour fixe) between students and professors.
    • Students receive assistance in finding internship semesters, dissertations and companies to start their careers.

Podcast episode on the degree program

Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Meinert
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Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Jens Meinert
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
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Schwenninger Weg 1
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Madeleine Pohl
Department of Studies and International Affairs
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