RWTH German Engineering College as a substitute for the GRE
M.Sc. Battery Systems Engineering
Please note: This master’s degree program is currently under development and its content is subject to change.
Study the highly innovative M.Sc. Battery Systems Engineering (M.Sc. BSE) and be among the first to qualify in the new professional field of battery engineering. Become a key player in the fast growing market of battery systems in all types of applications and help shape the global energy transition by joining this unique Master’s degree program.
- Study format:
- Master’s Degree Program
- Duration:
- 2 years | 4 semesters | full time
- Teaching:
- Winter Semester 2025/26
- Credit Points:
- 120 ECTS
- Course fees:
- 24,000 €
- Qualification:
- M.Sc., awarded by RWTH Aachen University
- Language:
- English
Become a Battery Expert
Batteries are used everywhere and will become most relevant in all energy sectors. The highly research-oriented M.Sc. BSE program is sorely dedicated to battery engineering and covers all aspects of the battery value chain. You will learn about battery modelling, perform electrical testing and postmortem chemical analysis and be introduced to recycling processes. The interdisciplinary Master’s degree program is unique in Germany and Europe and offers bachelor graduates in natural sciences or engineering sciences the opportunity to broaden their career prospects. With several institutes from faculties of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or mathematics involved in the curricular, students acquire the necessary technical know-how and competencies in the field of battery technology. The M.Sc. BSE will train qualified battery engineers with a wide range of expertise and therefore contributes to overcome the current fundamental change in mobility and energy production.
As an M.Sc. BSE student, you will learn to
- develop electrical models for batteries
- evaluate and compare different energy storage technologies
- understand fundamentals of battery aging processes
- explain issues related to battery production or deployment in largescale storage systems
- apply chemical and physical methods to evaluate battery cells and materials
The BSE program is under the academic direction of the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA) / Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of RWTH Aachen university, which focuses on energy storage systems and lifetime prediction for batteries. ISEA is also founder and part of the Center for Ageing, Reliability and Lifetime Prediction of Electrochemical and Power Electronic Systems (CARL) as interdisciplinary university research center. CARL provides cutting edge facilities and the infrastructure for integrated research and development around the topic of ageing and lifetime mechanisms of power electronics and energy storage devices or systems. This combined expertise and close research network with industry and academic institutions translates directly into the curricula, providing a very application-oriented learning experience.
Get an idea of the program
Attention: For a smooth transition to the M.Sc. BSE, international applicants must complete the German Engineering College before starting their studies. In this digital qualification program, tailored fundamental knowledge from engineering sciences and natural sciences is refreshed in order to achieve the best possible academic preparation for this highly interdisciplinary M.Sc. BSE. Successful participation in the GEC is also recognized as equivalent to the GRE certificate!
The M.Sc. BSE comprises three semesters of lectures, exercises and practical courses, followed by the fourth semester dedicated to writing the Master's thesis. All modules are organized in blocks throughout the semester and taught using a modern and very flexible digital teaching and learning concept.
To enable international students to adapt to the high research standards at RWTH, the first semester begins with the course “Modern Research Methods”, promoting the acquisition of knowledge and skills in scientific working methods. In addition, two compulsory language courses must be taken to successfully begin the M.Sc. BSE.
Due to a very application-oriented teaching approach throughout the program, students complete a total of three internships in which they are fully involved in current research projects. Already in the first semester, one of these so-called “Research Labs” can be chosen from several subject areas, such as Battery Pack Design and Battery Management System or Recycling and Life Cycle Analysis. In the second semester, students must explicitly complete an industrial internship in the R&D department of a company, followed by another practical research lab during the third semester.
Check out the curriculum and the detailed module manual for M.Sc. BSE.Downloaded from RWTHonline on June 25, 2024, subject to change without notice, all data without guarantee.
Compulsory Modules
Elective Modules
Research Labs & Internship (elective module)
Master Thesis
Explore your future career
Batteries play a key role in the automotive industry shifting towards e-mobility, as intermediate storage for renewable energies and are used for stabilizing the electricity grid, creating a high demand for qualified engineers to build them. Graduates of the M.Sc. BSE will have a unique qualification profile that offers not only career opportunities in the sector of battery cell manufacturing but also interdisciplinary positions in the entire battery ecosystem. The industry is constantly seeking specialists in particular in the areas of design, development and research as well as in testing, quality assurance or consulting for battery systems. With the integration of batteries in numerous new applications, the need for skilled battery systems engineers will increase further in the coming years.
Upon successful completion of the M.Sc. BSE, you will have
- knowledge of the battery system design process (mechanical, electrical, thermal)
- in-depth understanding of the basic electrochemical functions safety, aging effects and service life expectancy of batteries
- expertise in the areas of battery electronics and diagnostics, data monitoring and evaluation as well as quality assurance
- practical experience in the laboratory in areas of modelling, material analysis or life cycle analysis
- experience with issues related to battery production, reuse and recycling
Your path to success
We want you to be successful - right from the start! Even before you begin your studies, we plan your course schedule with you and agree on goals that you want to achieve in each semester. Regular meetings and proactive academic advising during your time with us will help you identify your strengths and continually develop them. Our comprehensive career program and intensive individual advice and support, will equip you to graduate with honors and give you a head start for a unique career in Germany, Europe or worldwide.
Your way to us
Do you want to take your career to the next level with a Master's Degree at RWTH Aachen University? Start preparing your application now and discover how you can experience a successful start at RWTH Aachen University.
To become a BSE student you must fulfill the following admission requirements:
1. A Bachelor Degree
2. Relevant Work Experience
3. Completed GEC or GRE General Test
4. Fundamental knowledge in the following subjects
Application Period
- Non-EU applicants: December 2 to March 1
(Applicants who are citizens of a country outside of EU/EEA) - EU applicants: December 2 to July 15(Applicants who are citizens of a EU/EEA country, applicants who are currently enrolled at RWTH Aachen and applicants who are degree holders of a German University)
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