Environment and Energy (BSc)

About the course

A seven-semester, English-taught degree covering environmental and energy topics. The first three semesters build foundations in natural sciences, engineering, business and IT; students then choose electives in technology, environment, business or public administration, spend the sixth semester on an internship in the environmental or energy sector or a semester abroad, and finish with a research project, Bachelor’s thesis and colloquium.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• The university does not publish a separate Irish rule, so German national rules apply: the Leaving Cert gives direct university entry only with six general subjects, at least two at Higher Level at H5 or better and the other four at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. For engineering and science courses like this one you also need Higher Level Maths at H5 or better plus a Higher Level science subject at H5 or better. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. Confirm with the admissions office or uni-assist.
• No entrance test, interview or grade cut-off: the programme page lists unrestricted admission (no Numerus Clausus), so eligible applicants are admitted.
• English at B2 level (CEFR) is required. The university publishes a list of accepted English language proofs; check that list or ask admissions whether your Leaving Certificate English counts as proof, as this could not be confirmed during this review.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert will meet the German rule for engineering and science: six subjects including two languages, Higher Level Maths at H5 or better and a Higher Level science at H5 or better.
2. Check your English proofThe course needs English at B2 level. Look at the university’s list of accepted English language proofs and confirm with admissions whether your Leaving Cert is enough or whether you need a test certificate.
3. Apply through uni-assist by 15 July 2027Create a uni-assist account and upload your school certificates and transcripts and your English proof. Submit as early as possible once your Leaving Cert results are out, and no later than 15 July 2027.
4. Enrol and move to Kamp-LintfortAs admission is unrestricted, eligible applicants are admitted. Enrol via the university’s online portal, pay the semester contribution, arrange accommodation and register your address locally (Anmeldung) before the semester starts on 1 September 2027.

Costs

• No tuition fees for EU students. You pay only a semester contribution each semester, which includes the Deutschlandticket for regional and local public transport across Germany. For winter 2026/27 this is understood to be €365.10 per semester (about €730 a year), but this figure could not be re-checked on the university website during this review, so confirm it. Because you apply with a non-German school qualification, you apply through uni-assist, which charges its own handling fee; check the current amount on the uni-assist website.

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