Battery and Hydrogen Technology (B.Sc.)

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The world needs courageous people who don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk: People who use new technologies to save resources and contribute to a climate-friendly and sustainable future. The challenges of our time are great – and this is precisely where our new Bachelor's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology comes in.

A sustainable power supply is an indispensable part of our modern society and of fundamental importance for our standard of living, our economy and our security. With the energy transition and the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energies, new technologies are being used to meet this demand.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology is aimed at anyone interested in renewable energy, climate protection and advanced technologies.

Join us in finding solutions to global energy challenges and change the world.

In short

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Start: Winter Semester
Standard period of study: 6 Semester
Location: Braunschweig

Language of instruction: German
Admission: admission-free
Pre-study intership: 8 weeks
Application period: 1^st June till 15^th October (applicants from Germany and EU) // 1^st June - 15^th July (non-EU applicants)

The Bachelor's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology is for you if ...

... you are interested in renewable energies, climate protection and advanced technologies.
... you enjoy technology and natural sciences.
... you enjoy finding solutions to complex problems. Engineers often face challenges that require innovative solutions.
... you are willing to learn, grow and actively shape the future together with us and your fellow students.
... you want to combine different specialisms and work in an interdisciplinary way. Engineers often work in interdisciplinary teams and need to communicate their ideas and results well.
... you have a solid basic understanding of maths. A preliminary maths course is offered and will guide you.
... you want to develop your individual strengths in a supportive environment. Become part of a community that pushes boundaries and breaks new ground.

This is what your battery and hydrogen technology degree programme looks like

Studierende schauen sich ein Batteriemodell an.

During the degree programme, you will not only learn the scientific and technical basics, but also the application-oriented development of battery systems and hydrogen applications. A wide range of lectures from the fields of process engineering and sustainability will also prepare you for a variety of career goals, for example in the fields of electromobility, energy and environmental technology and digitalisation.

In contrast to our other Bachelor's degree programmes, we focus specifically on sustainable technologies in the battery and hydrogen industry. This gives you a deeper understanding of the special requirements and challenges of this industry.

The content of the programme is divided into five parts: Compulsory modules, interdisciplinary modules, electives, a project work, an (engineering) internship in a company of your choice and finally the Bachelor's thesis.

Before you start your studies, you should complete an eight-week internship. You will learn basic metalworking skills and gain an insight into different production methods and work processes. This will give you an initial feel for industrial processes, which will help you to understand the theoretical content of your course. Internships in industrial companies or companies with their own production facilities in the metal industry are suitable.

If you do not have the opportunity to complete a pre-study work placement, you can make up for it by the end of the fourth semester by submitting a justified written request. Previous work experience may be recognised as pre-study work experience.
You can find more information in the following documents:

Information to your pre-study internship (DE)

Sample weekly overview and documents to be submitted (DE)

Website to the pre-study internship

In the first two semesters you will learn the scientific and technical basics. Your curriculum will consist of the following lectures:

Engineering Mathematics
Digitalisation in Chemical Engineering
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical-chemical fundamentals
Engineering Mechanics
Fundamentals of Design
Materials for Battery and Hydrogen Technology
Production Engineering
English Language
Fascination Energy

*Subject to change

In the third and fourth semesters, the fundamentals are supplemented by application-oriented technologies. You will attend lectures such as:

Thermodynamics
Fluid mechanics
Chemical engineering
Process engineering
Mechanical process engineering with laboratory
Fluid Process Engineering with Laboratory
Control Engineering
Recycling management for battery and hydrogen technology with laboratory learning factory
Battery and electrochemical energy engineering

*Subject to change

The final two semesters complete your Bachelor's degree with specialisations, an internship and a Bachelor's thesis. The curriculum includes:

Hydrogen technology with hydrogen escape room laboratory
Life cycle management
Mechanical engineering with laboratory
One interdisciplinary module
Two compulsory electives
Project work
Work placement
Bachelor thesis

*Subject to change

Admission regulations

General admission regulations (AZO Bachelor) (DE)

Special admission regulations B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

Examination regulations

General examination regulations (APO) (DE)

General examination regulations (APO) (EN)

Special examination regulations (BPO) B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

BPO Attachement 1 (DE)

BPO Attachement 2 (DE)

BPO Attachement 3 (DE)

Module manual

Module manual B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

People with international experience and language skills are particularly sought after in the business world. Today, large companies operate globally, research projects are carried out in international teams and specialist literature is written in English. The Bachelor's programme is an excellent opportunity to gain experience abroad and to professionalise your language skills.

We offer many opportunities to study abroad through our international university partnerships:

Europe: over 100 ERASMUS partner universities, including Sweden, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Greece
America: partner universities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA and Canada
Asia: partner universities in India, China, Japan and Korea

Internships with foreign companies are also available.

Our double-degree programmes allow you to gain a second degree from a foreign university without extending your studies. The Master's programme also offers additional opportunities to gain experience abroad.

These are your future prospects

Batteries and hydrogen can make an important contribution to mitigating climate change. Batteries are already used in a wide range of applications, from battery-powered devices such as mobile phones to electric mobility and large-scale stationary storage systems. Each of these applications places specific demands on batteries and requires engineers who can develop and optimise these energy storage systems.

Hydrogen, on the other hand, can be used not only to generate electricity directly in a fuel cell, but also for direct combustion in special engines and turbines. Direct combustion can also be useful where high process temperatures are required. In addition, many processes in the chemical industry that are currently based on fossil fuels can be converted to use hydrogen. In this way, hydrogen can be integrated into everyday products.

As part of the Battery and Hydrogen Technology degree, you will learn about the production processes and applications of these future technologies. As an engineer, you will be able to play an active role in shaping the energy transition.

Battery and hydrogen engineers can work in areas such as electromobility, energy and environmental technology or digitalisation.

The programme qualifies you for professional activities in business or research, including:

Development of new battery and hydrogen technologies
Technical advice to companies in the renewable energy sector
Research in renewable energy institutes and laboratories
Design and implementation of energy storage systems
Electric vehicle design and development

Early career entry or master's degree

After completing the bachelor's degree, students have the opportunity to start their career early or to continue with a more in-depth and research-oriented master's degree.

For the winter semester 2026/2027, TU Braunschweig is planning to launch the English-language master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, which builds on the bachelor's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology. This course will allow you to deepen your knowledge in the field of battery and hydrogen technology acquired in your bachelor's degree and at the same time improve your knowledge of the English scientific language.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering also offers other M.Sc. courses:

*Individual subjects from the undergraduate programme may need to be retaken.

How to apply for the Battery and Hydrogen Technology programme

Studierende mit Batterie-betriebenem Fahrzeug.

You can apply for the Battery and Hydrogen Technology degree programme via our online portal.

The application period is in the year in which the programme starts:

01.06. - 15.10. applicants from Germany or EU countries
01.06. - 15.07. applicants from non-EU countries

Higher education entrance qualification

To apply for the Bachelor's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, you need a higher education entrance qualification. In most cases, this is the German Abitur, but there are other qualifications that will allow you to study at TU Braunschweig.

International students generally need a qualification that would allow them to study in their home country. This means that you must have

completed secondary school
and passed the higher education entrance examination (if such an examination exists in your home country).

In some cases, you may need to have already studied at a recognised university in your home country or attended a preparatory course in Germany

Learn more about the application process

Still got questions?

We have the answers for you! We take the time to give you personalised, no-obligation advice. Together we will find the best solution for your studies.

Lisa Naumann

Study Programme Management | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Technische Universität Braunschweig
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Schleinitzstraße 20
D -38106 Braunschweig

email: service-fmb(at)tu-braunschweig.de

FAQs

The semester fee is made up of the student union fee, the student body fee and the administration fee. It is published each semester. For the winter semester 2024/25, the semester fee is €383.00.

If you are a new student, the amount is due as an enrolment fee when you enrol (as stated in your enrolment or application documents).

The current semester fee can be found on the website of the Student Office.

Braunschweig is a city of short distances: no matter where you live, you can be on campus, in the city centre or in the countryside in no time at all by public transport or by bike.

Braunschweig's various districts offer accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets: shared flats in old buildings in the most creative areas such as the Westliches Ringgebiet, your first apartment on your own in an apartment building with a garden, or an apartment or room in a centrally located student residence. The central campus can be reached by bike from any part of the city in less than 25 minutes.

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Whether Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.), Bichemical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering (B.Sc.), Sustainable Engineering of Products and Processes (B.Sc.), Industrial and Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.) or Battery and Hydrogen Technology (B.Sc.) - our students want to make a decisive contribution to key issues of climate protection and future economic development.

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Yes, you can download more documents here:

Information brochure on the Battery and Hydrogen Technology programme (DE)

Admission regulations

General admission regulations (AZO Bachelor) (DE)

Special admission regulations B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

Examination regulations

General examination regulations (APO) (DE)

General examination regulations (APO) (EN)

Special examination regulations (BPO) B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

BPO Attachement 1 (DE)

BPO Attachement 2 (DE)

BPO Attachement 3 (DE)

Module manual

Module manual B.Sc. Battery and Hydrogen Technology (DE)

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With around 3,000 students, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest faculties at the Technical University of Braunschweig. Our institutes research and teach in the fields of automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, energy and process engineering, and production and systems engineering.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers a total of 5 Bachelor's degree programmes in the areas of Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy and Process Engineering, and Production and Systems Engineering.

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Battery and Hydrogen Technology (B.Sc.)

Charge up for Change

In short

The Bachelor's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology is for you if ...

This is what your battery and hydrogen technology degree programme looks like

These are your future prospects

The programme qualifies you for professional activities in business or research, including:

Early career entry or master's degree

How to apply for the Battery and Hydrogen Technology programme

Higher education entrance qualification

Learn more about the application process

Still got questions?

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