Overview

The study of renewable energies and energy efficiency requires intensive studies of different theoretic and practical topics in technology, economy, law and intercultural affairs. The REMENA graduates will be experts in different disciplines for future projects in the energy sector with a special focus on the cooperation with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region (REMENA) at University of Kassel will be conducted at different places. It comprises lectures, seminars, practical training and excursions.

It comprises lectures, seminars, practical training and excursions during one semester (6 months) at the Cairo University in Egypt and/or the University of Monastir in Tunisia, one semester (6 months) at the University of Kassel in Germany and a possible exchange semester at the University of Sfax in Tunisia.

The master thesis project (6 months) is to be done in Germany, the MENA region, etc. preferably in companies or institutions dealing, e.g., with wind parks and photovoltaics for power generation, with building insulation or energy economics.

The overall duration of the program is 24 months. The program can be started either in March (summer term) in Kassel or in September (winter term) in Cairo or Monastir. Upon successful graduation the student will be granted a Master of Science (M.Sc.) double degree from the University of Kassel and the Cairo University or the University of Monastir.

If you want to

study renewable energies and energy efficiency in an international and intercultural context,
combine it with curriculum being taught completely in English with complementary language courses in German and Arabic and
continue your professional future in the area of sustainable usage of renewable energies and energy efficiency

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Material Science

German and Arab Language Courses Cairo

Presentation and Moderation Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00

More details

Winter term starts in September in Cairo or Monastir
Summer term starts in March in Kassel

Language

English

PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kassel, Germany

Disciplines

Sustainable Energy African studies Middle Eastern studies View 9 other Masters in Middle Eastern studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum requirements are:

practical experience (internships, vocational education, professional work, and others) preferably in the energy sector

have successfully completed a bachelor's program or an equivalent degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences or engineering or to hold an equivalent degree with an average mark on an international scale, or

have successfully completed a bachelor's program or an equivalent degree in law, business sciences/economics or social sciences with an average mark on an international scale and has successfully passed modules in the field of mathematics, natural or engineering sciences.

evidence of very good knowledge of the English language to the level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR must be presented. This evidence is granted for applicants, if English is the mothertongue, or previous studies were completely conducted in English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Kassel

Germany

670 - 920 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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