Battery Technologies
MasterDegree program in planning. Start in the winter semester 2026/27. Applications will be accepted starting in May 2026.
Degree: Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Length of Study: 3 semesters
Course content: English
Enrollment: Summer and winter semester (admission restricted)
Application deadlines for all semester of study: November until january 15th (summer semester), may until july 15th (winter semester)
Your future with a degree in Battery Technologies
This master's program will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the chemical, physical, and engineering principles behind battery cells and systems. The development and manufacture of batteries has become a strategic necessity for the EU, which is why this program was developed. You will learn about modern manufacturing processes and automation technology in battery production. Furthermore, you will be able to analyze and evaluate the operating behavior of battery systems using diagnostic and AI-supported methods. You will learn about the requirements for integrating battery storage systems into energy grids as well as the ecological aspects of sustainable recycling and the circular economy. You will acquire this specialist knowledge not only at HAW Kiel, but also in collaboration with the technical faculty of Christian Albrecht University in Kiel and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT) in Itzehoe. With its state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, Fraunhofer ISIT provides the practical implementation of the course content taught at CAU in the form of laboratory exercises.
Good reasons to study Battery Technologies at Kiel UAS
- Qualify for independent, scientifically based, and responsible professional practice in the field of battery technologies throughout the entire life cycle of electrochemical energy storage systems.
- Career opportunities in research, academia, manufacturing, or quality management in responsible positions.
- Qualification for a higher civil service career with the master's degree.
The Master's degree program in Battery Technologies is conducted in collaboration with Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology in Itzehoe.
1 The module "Battery Manufacturing" is held as a compulsory course every semester. If students take the module "Battery Manufacturing" in the winter semester, they must attend Elective Module 2 in the following summer semester. If students choose Elective Module 1 in the winter semester, they must take the compulsory module "Battery Manufacturing" in the following summer semester.
- Admission to the Master's program Battery Technologies is granted to applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering - Electrical Engineering with a final grade of at least 2.99 (German grading scale).
- Admission is also granted to applicants who have completed a first professional degree in a closely related field with a final grade of at least 2.99. Closely related programs are those comprising at least 120 ECTS credits in fundamental core competencies in mathematics, physics, control engineering, electronics, computer science, digital technology, project management, materials, and hardware-related programming (e.g., in microcontroller technology, software development for engineering sciences I, cyberphysical systems, automation technology, computer-aided tools, etc.)
- If the previous degree comprises fewer than 210 but at least 180 ECTS credits, the missing competencies must be made up. In gene-ral, a total of 300 ECTS credits should be achieved. The examination board will inform applicants of the required competencies and the latest possible date for providing evidence of these at the start of their studies.
- In addition, all applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at least equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Applicants with a bachelor's degree obtained outside the Bologna area (members of the European Higher Education Area) must also provide the following proof of qualification:
- GRE with a minimum percentile of 64% in the Quantitative Reasoning section of the test.
- all information about the university entrance qualification
Note:
To be eligible for the selection process, you must have no more than 15 credit points remaining to complete your bachelor's degree. This must be verified by a certificate from the university you are attending when you apply. A template for this certificate can be found here. In addition, a certificate from the examination office must be submitted together with the application for admission, showing the graded examination results achieved to date, the provisional average grade calculated from these results, and the number of credits achieved to date in relation to the total number of credits required for the respective degree program.
Please apply in good time so that you can start your studies smoothly!
Information about the date of the first term student welcome event, and thus the start of your studies, can be found here.
The processing time for your application can take up to 2 weeks and the last possible date for enrolment is 31.03. for the summer semester and 30.09. for the winter semester.
Applications for the first semester of study:
- November until january 15th of each year (summer term)
- May until july 15th of each year (winter semester)
Applications for a higher semester:
Admission is subject to available capacity. Further information can be obtained from the admissions office.
- November until january 15th of each year (summer term)
- May until july 15th of each year (winter semester)
Information on application deadlines and procedures for applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification can be found at https://www.haw-kiel.de/en/degree-courses/information-for-prospective-students/international-applications
This is a statutory exclusion period. This means that applications for admission and application documents received by the HAW Kiel Admissions Office (or by Uni-Assist for applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification) after the above deadlines will no longer be considered. If the end of a cut-off date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the deadline still ends at the end of the corresponding day and is not extended until the end of the next working day. (§ 43 (7) Higher Education Admission Regulations - HZVO) The date of receipt at HAW Kiel applies! It is not possible to submit documents after this date. Incomplete documents or documents received late will be excluded from the selection process. Applications for study received by fax or email are invalid and will also not be included in the allocation process.
Documents to be submitted (as upload):
- Proof of the above-mentioned university degree (bachelor's degree certificate, transcript of records with bachelor's degree grade, etc.) or, if the first university degree has not yet been completed: proof that a maximum of 15 credit points required for the bachelor's degree are still outstanding, with a provisional average grade. A template for such a certificate can be found here.
- Proof of the above-mentioned English language skills
- First university entrance qualification (high school diploma, technical college entrance qualification, etc.)
- Certificate in case of a name change (e.g., marriage certificate)
- Certificate of exmatriculation if the same degree program is being/has been taken in which admission for a first semester is sought
- Complete proof of previous study periods through study certificates
- Proof of previous achievements (when applying for a higher semester)
- For bachelor's degrees obtained outside the Bologna area GRE (minimum percentile of 64% in “Quantitative Reasoning”)
When your documents have been checked positively, you receive an invitation to enrol.
You are informed of the enrolment deadline with the notification of admission. If enrolment is not made on time, the right to the study place expires irrevocably. You can find more information on enrolment here.
There is a compulsory fee charged each semester for the Student Services Authority, the student body, the Administration fee and the semester travel ticket.
Also, there is an administration charge for enrolment. This charge is non-refundable.
Additional information on the above-mentioned fees and charges
Questions?
Degree Course Management Prof. Dr. Christoph Weber
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