In the Master’s programme “Elektrische Energietechnik und nachhaltige Energiesysteme” (hereafter: “Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems”), students acquire advanced methodological expertise and specialised knowledge in the fields of sustainable energy generation, intelligent energy transmission and distribution, efficient energy use, energy economics, electrical drive technology, electrical machines, and power electronics. Upon completion of the Master’s programme, students have a strong command of the scientific principles and methods relevant to the field. This provides them with an excellent foundation for pursuing a professional career, as well as for further academic qualification through a closely related doctoral programme.

Degree programme codeUE 066 503 - Master's Programme Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems
Related master's programmesMaster's programmes in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Duration4 semesters
Credits120 ECTS
Language of instruction German
CreditsDipl.-Ing. (internationally comparable with "Master of Science")
Module structureElectrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems

Programme Structure

Full details about structure and content of the programme are available in the curriculum (PDF) and in the list of courses in TISS.

Graphical representation of the study plan for Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems

© TU Wien

This Master’s programme is structured as follows:

  • 3 Compulsory Modules (27 ECTS): The mandatory modules „Drives and Power Converters“, „Energy Conversion and Power Transmission“, as well as „Energy Industry“ contain the basis and the common content for all students of the Master’s programme. They are also designed to ensure that students from diverse academic backgrounds develop a common foundation of knowledge and competencies, regardless of their previous bachelor's studies.
  • Specialisation (Elective Modules) (27 ECTS): As part of the elective modules, you can specialise in a specific area of ​​the Master's programme according to your interests. You must select one of the following four examination subjects for this specialication:
    • Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems, Efficient Drives, Energy Industry, Electromobility
  • Specialisation in Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems (27 ECTS): Three modules worth 9 ECTS each must be completed; these may be selected from the list of modules that were not chosen for the specialication, as well as from the list of elective modules.
  • Free Electives and Transferable Skills (9 ECTS): The courses in this module can be freely selected from all accredited universities. However, at least 4,5 ECTS have to be selected in the area of Transferable Skills.
  • Module Master's Thesis (30 ECTS): This module consists of your Master's Thesis (27 ECTS) and the final exam (3 ECTS)

Below you will find a recommended study path by semester:

1. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electric Drives 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and Converter Technology 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Plants 3.0 ECTS
  • Renewable Energy Systems 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Transmission and Distribution 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Economics 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 1.5 ECTS
  • Free Electives and Transferable Skills 9.0 ECTS

2. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electrical Machines 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Models and Analyses 4.5 ECTS
  • Electric Drives Laboratory 6.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and EMC (Advanced) 3.0 ECTS
  • Operational Processes in Transmission and Distribution Networks 3.0 ECTS
  • Smart Grids from a Network Perspective 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 6.0 ECTS

3. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • High-Voltage Engineering 1.5 ECTS
  • Power Supply Laboratory 4.5 ECTS
  • Smart Grids Seminar 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 19.5 ECTS

4. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Master's Thesis 27,0 ECTS
  • Board examination 3,0 ECTS

1. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electric Drives 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and Converter Technology 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Plants 3.0 ECTS
  • Renewable Energy Systems 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Transmission and Distribution 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Economics 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 1.5 ECTS
  • Free Electives and Transferable Skills 9.0 ECTS

2. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electrical Machines 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Models and Analyses 4.5 ECTS
  • Electric Drives Laboratory 6.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and EMC (Advanced) 3.0
  • ECTS Drive Technology (Advanced) 4.5 ECTS
  • Drive Technology Seminar 4.5 ECTS
  • Electrical Machines (Advanced) 4.5 ECTS

3. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Seminar on Electrical Machines 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 25.5 ECTS

4. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Master's Thesis 27 ECTS
  • Board examination 3 ECTS

1. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electric Drives 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and Converter Technology 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Plants 3.0 ECTS
  • Renewable Energy Systems 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Transmission and Distribution 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Economics 4.5 ECTS Electives 1.5 ECTS
  • Free Electives and Transferable Skills 9.0 ECTS

2. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electric Machines 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Models and Analyses 4.5 ECTS
  • Electric Drives Laboratory 6.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and EMC (Advanced) 3.0 ECTS
  • Seminar on Power Electronics and EMC 3.0 ECTS
  • Electric Road Vehicles and Electromobility 3.0 ECTS
  • Electives 7.5 ECTS

3. Semester (WS) 30 ECTS

  • Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Energy Storage 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Economics in Transport 3.0 ECTS
  • Highly Dynamically Operated PM Synchronous Machines 3.0 ECTS
  • EMC-Compliant Circuit Design 3.0 ECTS
  • Electives 18.0 ECTS

4. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Master's Thesis 27,0 ECTS
  • Board examination 3,0 ECTS

1. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electric Drives 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Electronics and Converter Technology 3.0 ECTS
  • Power Plants 3.0 ECTS
  • Renewable Energy Systems 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Transmission and Distribution 3.0 ECTS Energy Economics 4.5 ECTS
  • Electives 1.5 ECTS
  • Free Electives and Transferable Skills 9.0 ECTS

2. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Electrical Machines 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Models and Analyses 4.5 ECTS
  • Electric Road Vehicles and Electromobility 3.0 ECTS
  • Energy Systems and Climate Change 3.0 ECTS
  • Environmental Protection in the Energy Industry 3.0 ECTS
  • Economics of Renewable Energy Systems 3.0 ECTS
  • Electives 10.5 ECTS

3. Semester (WS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Economics of Energy Networks 4.5 ECTS
  • Selected Topics in Energy Economics and Environment 4.5 ECTS
  • Energy Economics in Transport 3.0 ECTS
  • Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Energy Storage 3.0 ECTS
  • Elective Subjects 15.0 ECTS

4. Semester (SS) 30,0 ECTS

  • Master's Thesis 27,0 ECTS
  • Board examination 3,0 ECTS

Further Information

Admission to the Master’s programme in ‘Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems’ is possible after completing an eligible Bachelor’s degree at an accredited national or international post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for fundamental subject-specific differences between your previous education and the level of qualifications expected at TU Wien, supplementary examinations totalling a maximum of 30 ECTS credits may be required. 

For example, the following Bachelor's programmes are considered eligible for admission: 

You can find the general admission requirements on the page Admission to Master’s Programmes. 

The high-quality education provided by the Master’s programme in Electrical Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems establishes a broad foundation for relevant professional practice - enabling immediate productivity without a lengthy onboarding period - as well as for long-term career development. Examples of such professional roles include:

  • Leadership and independent contribution to the development and engineering of systems ranging from individual components to complete solutions for electrical energy systems;
  • Analysis and modeling of the transition to a sustainable, CO2-neutral energy system;
  • Development and application of technologies for renewable energy conversion and their integration into sustainable, digital energy systems, incorporating technical, economic, and ecological considerations;
  • High-level, independent work in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of energy conversion, transmission, and distribution systems;
  • Development, optimisation, and application of electrical machines and power electronics within electrical energy systems;
  • Development, engineering, and application of electric drive systems;
  • Independent work in the fields of smart grids and future power supply networks;
  • Consulting and analysis across energy-economic, ecological, and climate-related areas;
  • Independent, methodology-driven scientific research at universities, research centers, and in industry;
  • Collaboration within interdisciplinary project and development teams. 

At TU Wien, you can undertake one of the following doctoral programmes after completing your Master’s degree:

  • 796 700 – Doctoral Programme in Engineering
  • 796 600 – Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences
  • 796 300 – Doctoral Programme in Social and Economic Sciences