Starting in 1987 the Postgraduate Programme Renewable Energy (PPRE) has since then graduated more than 280 participants from over 65 countries in 18 years.
Students (who must hold a 7 semester (210 CP) BSc degree in engineering or science in order to be admitted) with some professional experience in the field of energy, study the theory and applications of renewable energy systems, test their skills in labs and outdoor experiments, visit companies and sites, and do external training in industry or research institutes. The programme is completed with a thesis project and the final examination.
Successful participation is awarded with an MSc degree. PPRE´s absolvents made their careers in industries, consultancies, government bodies, NGOs or in research institutes.
The university keeps good contacts to alumni, who are taking part in regional seminars or are invited to give lectures for the present students. Networking with absolvents includes newsletter, e-mails, internet and visits.
The programme has cooperation agreements with universities abroad with the aim of intensifying exchange of staff, students and curricula in the field of postgraduate renewable education.
The development of distance teaching units has been started and the use of internet based modules in cooperation with partner institutions started 2004 (Modules Energy Economics & Energy Meteorology).
