Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (SuRE), formerly PPRE, is a two-year MSc at the University of Oldenburg in Germany for scientists and engineers aiming at careers in renewable energy.
Students combine theory, lab and outdoor experiments, company visits, industrial training and a thesis, leaning toward an applied or a science track. The 15 October 2026 deadline is only for DAAD EPOS scholarship applicants; self-funded applicants have until 15 January 2027.
Benefits & funding
- Tuition is €1,500 per semester; with semester contributions the whole programme costs about €7,600.
- DAAD EPOS scholars get €992 a month, insurance contributions and a travel allowance unless another source covers travel; the DAAD page does not say it pays tuition.
- The university itself offers no scholarships for the programme.
Eligibility
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or natural science of at least 180 credits or three years, graded Second Upper Division or comparable; master’s holders may also apply.
- English proof (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS; institutional TOEFL not accepted), unless a native speaker or taught fully in English.
- DAAD EPOS route: nationals of developing countries on the DAAD list, with at least two years’ work experience and degrees normally no older than six years.
- Self-funded route: open to all countries; experience in energy or rural development is welcome, not required.
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Application process
- 1Apply online through uni-assist from 15 August 2026; it charges a processing fee, and paper or email applications are not accepted.
- 2DAAD EPOS applicants submit by 15 October 2026; self-funded and externally funded applicants by 15 January 2027.
- 3Holders of EU/EEA degrees apply by 15 July 2027; German degree holders use the university’s STUMS portal instead.
Program timeline
uni-assist applications open
15 August 2026
DAAD EPOS deadline
15 October 2026
Regular deadline
15 January 2027
EU/EEA and German degree holders’ deadline
15 July 2027
Programme starts
October 2027