Master of Science in Wind Engineering

Wind is one of the renewable energy sources with the highest growth potential. Schleswig-Holstein has a global leading position with more than 5,000 employees. With the extention of wind energy use a further increase of the installed capacity can be expected, especially in the offshore area.

The wind industry needs technical generalists as System Engineers. With its concept, the Master degree course in Wind Engineering paves the way – as demanded by the relevant industry – off from the pure specialist towards the interdisciplinary system-oriented generalist with an individual specialisation. The graduate achieves the qualification to survey both early and new models of wind turbines and wind power systems as a whole. This includes particularly the planning, construction and operation of such installations and its components.

At the initiative of the Center of Excellence for Windenergy Schleswig-Holstein (CEwind) the degree course is supported by the leading experts of six Univesities: The Faculty of Engineering of the Christian-Albrechts University Kiel, den University of Flensburg, the faculties of engineering of the Universities of Applied Sciences Kiel, Flensburg and Westküste as well as the private higher education institution Nordakademie.

Wind Engineering covers subjects of study in the fields of Mechanics, Electro Technics, Economics and Environment. All lectures are complemented with extensive hands-on training on commercial up-to-date software systems.

Graduates of this course will find a wide range of opportunities and openings in wind turbine and component manufactures, engineering and consulting offices, bank and insurance companies, public authorities, wind farm industry and research institutions.

Admission requirements for the Master degree course Wind Engineering

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(4) Applicants with a first degree comprising less than 210 Credits will be enrolled in a pre-semester at the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences. The pre-semester contains courses with a scope of the difference between the total sum of the credits reached in the first degree and 210 credits. On proposal of the responsible professor the faculty defines the scope of the necessary lectures and examinations. Successful attendance of these lectures is the admission requirement for the examinations of the second main semester.

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(1) Admission requirement for the Master degree course Wind Engineering is a Diplom or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electrical Energy Systems Engineering with a grade of minimum good or at least two letters of recommendation of professors of the relevant university or employers.

(2) Additionally, applicants have to prove at least satisfactory English language skills by:

- English as native language or

- Degree in an English speaking course or

- Cambridge First Certificate or

- TOEFL-Test with iBT Total Score of at least 80 or

- IELTS-Prüfung with Overall Band Score of at least 6

(3) Applicants with a Diplom or Bachelor Degree in another degree course than mentioned in §32 (1) can be given admission subject to conditions. On proposal of the responsible professor the faculty defines the scope of missing courses and examinations which have to be successfully attended. Depending on the scope the conditions can be fulfilled during the first main semester or during a pre-semester (§ 29 Abs. 4). Successful attendance of these lectures is the admission requirement for the examinations of the second main semester.

Important information if you change your course of study or university:

A German residence permit for study purposes is restricted to a particular course of study at a particular university. Any change of course or university has to be approved by the Foreigners’ Registration Office.

Course Structure and Curriculum

The master course in Wind Engineering will start in Winter semester 2008/09 and comprises three semesters. All lectures, laboratory training, project works and examinations are held in English. The course is taught on a modular basis. The studies are held on two Campuses, Flensburg and Kiel (University of Applied Sciences). The summer lectures are held in Flensburg, the winter lectures take place in Kiel. It is possible to start the study either at the Flensburg Campus in summer or at the Kiel Campus (University of Applied Sciences) in winter. The first two semesters are interchangeable.
Summer Semester at the Flensburg Campus:

• Noise & Vibration
• Structural Strength & Materials
• Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Shaping Sustainable Energy Systems
• Optional courses:
  • Power Train Components
  • Environmental Science, Advanced
  • External Costs of Energy
  • Trading Energy

Winter Semester at the Kiel Campus (University of Applied Sciences):

• Grid Integration and High Voltage
• Generator and Power Electronics
• Control Systems and Automation
• Environmental Science, Basics
• Optional courses:
  • Advanced Windturbine Systems
  • Off-Shore
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Masurement and Certification
  • Business Economics

Third Semester:
Master Thesis at University (of Applied Sciences) or in industry (preferred).

These are the participating Universities of Wind Engineering (M.Sc.):

Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel: Founded in 1665 it is the oldest and largest (about 21,000 students) university in Schleswig-Holstein and offers a wide range of courses. Its research strengths are in marine research and geo-sciences, molecular biology and medicine, health and nutrition, environmental research, economics and mathematics/informatics, surface technology and cultural studies. www.uni-kiel.de

Also in Kiel is the Kiel University ofApplied Sciences, with about 5,000 students Schleswig-Holstein´s largest University of Applied Sciences. It offers an attractive range of practice-oriented courses in the fields of business, engineering, social work and agriculture. Its MA in multimedia is also very popular. The university´s activities abroad offer many opportunities for foreign study. www.fh-kiel.de

The University of Flensburg (about 4,200 students), which is located near the border with Denmark, is developing as a centre for teacher education in Schleswig-Holstein, offering a Bachelor in Teaching Sciences and a related Master course for qualified teachers. It also offers courses in cultural studies and in economic sciences in close cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark. The Master course in Sustainable Energy Systems and Management has gained an international reputation. www.uni-flensburg.de

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences originates from a School of Steamship Machinists founded in 1886 for the training of ship operation engineers. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in courses in the fields of business and technology. The focus of teaching and research in technology is on energy and communications technologies, applied mathematics, computer aided mechanical engineering, media informatics and biotechnology. The close cooperation with the industry gives you excellent opportunities for practical approaches during your studies. www.fh-flensburg.de

The West Coast University of Applied Sciences (about 800 students) in Heide enjoys a very distinctive profile, offering courses in international tourist management, business and law, management and technology and also industrial automation. It also offers business management with specialization in banking and taxation and electrical/information engineering. Due to the University´s manageable size and campus atmosphere, you will find it easy to get in touch with your professors and fellow students. www.fh-westkueste.de

Nordakademie was the first private university to be founded. The wide range of optional courses in the field of Business Management with lectures on corporate practices, semesters abroad, excursions and seminars held in foreign languages offer students numerous opportunities for consolidation and specialisation. www.nordakademie.de