Curriculum of PPRE

The postgraduate programme consists of lectures, seminars and laboratory courses at the University and an external practical training in relevant organisations, research institutes and companies. Necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills (e.g. for lab work) are acquired during the first term from October to February.
The winter term is followed by the mandatory external training in companies or research institutes of two months duration.
The second term (summer term) is dedicated to case studies and the development of solutions to specific problems in rural regions of the Third World. In addition classes on theory and applications of Renewables as well as laboratory courses (solar/outdoor) are continued.
The subject of the final thesis evolves from the participant´s special interest, the laboratory courses and experience gained during the external training, which should be related to the participant´s future professional occupation.

Graduation

After successful completion of all modules (incl. the module exams) and the six-month thesis project students are awarded the MSc degree and receive certificates