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Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.) at Hochschule Nordhausen

Nordhausen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026

No tuition feePublic universityTaught in EnglishIELTS 6: lower than most Energy & Environment programmesWinter and summer intake

Short answer

To apply for Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen, you need IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 60 and a grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester 1 December to 30 April and for the summer semester 1 December to 30 April. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.

What are the entry requirements for Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen?

English test minimum

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 60

English level: CEFR B2

Winter semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 December to 30 April

Summer semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 December to 30 April

Tuition

No tuition fee

Admission type

Restricted admission (limited places)

Places are limited and given out by ranking, usually by grade. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Minimum grade

2.5 or better

On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.

How to apply

Through uni-assist

uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.

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Is Hochschule Nordhausen a good university? Type, ranking and location

Type
Public university of applied sciences
Founded
1997
Students
About 1,983 (2025)
Location
Nordhausen (city of about 40,000 people)

Hochschule Nordhausen is a public university of applied sciences in Nordhausen, founded in 1997.

Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.

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University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.

How does it compare with other Energy & Environment Master's?

Against English-taught Energy & Environment programmes in our database.

This programmeCompared with other Energy & Environment programmes
IELTS 650% of 170 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 22% for a lower one.
TOEFL iBT 7968% of 119 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 21% for a lower one.
Winter deadline (1 December to 30 April)40% of 120 programmes close earlier and 57% close later.
No tuition fee62% of 165 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

  1. 1

    Get your English score

    You need at least IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 60 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 December to 30 April), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.

    IELTS coachingFree IELTS reading mock testApplying without IELTS?IELTS speaking guideTOEFL and PTE coachingTOEFL exam patternHow PTE scoring works
  2. 2

    Check your degree and grade

    The programme asks for 2.5 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Energy & Environment. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

    Check your subjects and creditsConvert your CGPA to the German gradeCGPA required for a Master's in GermanyCredit check for Indian degrees3-year degree and German Master's
  3. 3

    Get your APS certificate

    Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Hochschule Nordhausen.

    APS guideuni-assist guide for Indian students
  4. 4

    Prepare your application documents

    A statement of purpose that explains why Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

    Free LOR generatorApplication timeline for Indian students
  5. 5

    Apply before the deadline

    Winter intake: apply 1 December to 30 April. Summer intake: apply 1 December to 30 April. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.

    Official programme page
  6. 6

    Plan the money

    To study in Nordhausen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account.

    Blocked account guideEducation loans without collateralDAAD scholarships
  7. 7

    Visa and moving to Nordhausen

    Once Hochschule Nordhausen sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Nordhausen, a city of about 40,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

    Visa interview questionsHealth insuranceStudent accommodationCost of living by city
  8. 8

    Start learning German now

    Renewable Energy Systems is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

    German classesWhat A1 to B2 meansPart-time jobs in Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hochschule Nordhausen a public or private university?

Hochschule Nordhausen is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.

What English score do I need for Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen?

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 60 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Energy & Environment programmes: 50% ask for more and 22% for less.

When is the application deadline for Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen?

For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 December to 30 April. For the summer semester, they apply 1 December to 30 April.

Does Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen charge tuition fees?

No. Hochschule Nordhausen lists no tuition fee for Renewable Energy Systems; you pay only the semester contribution.

Where this information comes from

Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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