F R A U N H O F E R - I N s t I t U t E F O R W I N d E N E R g y A N d E N E R g y s y s t E m t E c H N O l O g y

Online M.Sc.WinD energy SySteMS

contact:

Fraunhofer IWES

Königstor 59

34119 Kassel / Germany

telsche Nielsen-lange

Phone: +49 471 14290217

E-Mail: wes@iwes.fraunhofer.de

André Bisevic

Phone: +49 561 7294451

E-Mail: wes@iwes.fraunhofer.de

daniela Phieler

Phone: +49 561 8043446

E-Mail: wes@uni-kassel.de

www.uni-kassel.de/wes

“A need of educated engineers is be

noted on all levels of the high growing

on- and offshore sector. We would like

to educate qualified engineers for the

growing job market of the Wind Energy

Sector.”

Dr. Kurt Rohrig,

Deputy Director of

the Institute,

Head of Division

Energy Economy and

Grid Operation

Objectives

The main objective of the master program

for Wind Energy Systems is capacity build-

ing in the field of wind energy for research

and industry. Methods and technology

innovations should be developed in learn-

ing alliances with the industry within the

framework of master theses and doctoral

dissertations.

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Master-Thesis 30 ECTS

Specializations / Additive Key-Competences 60 ECTS

Specializations

Minimum 30 ECTS must be selected in one of the specializations

Additive Key-Competences

Minimum 12 ECTS must be selected

Energy System Technology

Simulation and Structural Technology

Fundamentals of Mathematics and Engineering for Wind Energy Systems 30 ECTS

Online M.Sc. Wind Energy Systems 120 ECTS

scope

The study program consists of a selection

of more than 30 modules. The modules are

self-contained learning units. All modules

are taught online. This enables career

changers and professionals to take the

academic training in the emerging research

and business field of wind energy systems.

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4 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. H. Weh,

TU Braunschweig

target group

Prospective target groups for the

Master program are natural scientists and

engineers from research and industry. Our

students are offered online courses to

complete a master program or to complete

individual specialization modules.

An interdisciplinary team of teachers

The participating teachers have a high

level of interdisciplinarity. All professors of

the University of Kassel are internationally

recognized experts in wind energy system

technology. The lecturers from Fraunhofer

IWES are pioneers and leading experts on

the energy system technology of wind

turbines with a great deal of experience in

research and industrial applications. As a

member of important wind energy research

associations (including DERlab, EUREC,

EERA, EAWE), Fraunhofer IWES has an

exceptional level of wind energy expertise.

Knowledge transfer from research into

education

As a result of the technical cooperation

between the University of Kassel and the

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and

Energy System Technology (IWES), the lat-

est research findings are integrated into the

teaching of the Online M.Sc. Wind Energy

Systems.

The research activities of Fraunhofer IWES

cover wind power and the integration

of renewable energy into energy supply

structures. The main areas of research are:

Technology and operational manage-

ment of wind turbines and wind farms;

component development for rotors, drive

trains and foundations, evaluation methods

for wind turbines and components, envi-

ronmental impact analysis of wind power

generation, control and system integration,

converters and storage systems.

An overview

of the benefits we offer

• Part time or fulltime studies and

distance learning

• Studies are carried out independently

of time and location

• A unique insight into the research

and development in the field of wind

energy

• Both institutions have extensive

experience of education and training

in the field of renewable energies

• Teaching by leading wind energy

experts

• A modern e-Learning environment

• Scientific and high tech application-

oriented study

• A highly flexible choice of modules

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Facts of master Program

Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)

degree from University of

Kassel.

Partici-

pants

Scientists and engineers from

research and industry.

Start Winter Semester 2014/2015

Pilot

Phase

Winter Semester 2013/2014

with these modules:

• Linear Computional

Structural Mechanics of

Wind Energy Systems

• Planning and Construction

of Wind Farms

Summer Semester 2014 with

these modules:

• Wind Energy Meteorology

• Planning and Construction

of Wind Farms

Study

Period

The typically study duration

is between 5 (full time) and

7 semesters (part time).

Admission

Require-

ments

The entry requirements are

a BA in a relevant natural/

engineering science and

work experience of at least

one year.

Applica-

tion

The application procedure is

described on the M.Sc. Wind

Energy System website:

www.uni-kassel.de/wes

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