Course FAQ

The Master’s in Battery Science and Technology in Engineering (BSTE) is a research-focused program that fully integrates students into ongoing battery technology research projects. The program aims to develop interdisciplinary skills needed for the development, application, and recycling of battery systems.

The program is entirely taught in English to support participation from international students.

BSTE is a public master´s program by RWTH Aachen University. It´s a prestigious master’s program featuring small classes, strong academic infrastructure, lower tuition costs, and a globally recognized degree. BSE is a Private Master by the RWTH International Academy. It is a flexible, career-focused master’s with small classes, international connections, and tailored opportunities for a unique learning journey.

The program spans four semesters (120 credit points) and is designed as a full-time course.

The program follows a modular structure with flexible options, especially in the elective research internship areas. Students can specialize in various research areas based on their interests.

The program has a numerus clausus and requires a subject-specific aptitude test (dMat) plus your Bachelor’s grade. The dMat accounts for 80% of the selection score; your Bachelor’s grade makes up 20%. A provisional transcript is sufficient if your final certificate isn’t ready.

Applications are submitted through RWTH Aachen’s online portal. Detailed instructions are available on the university website.

No work experience is needed for the public BSTE program. For the private BSE, at least one year of professional experience is generally required.

Registration for the aptitude test closes June 10. The online portal closes July 15 at 23:59, and you may submit missing documents until August 1.

Yes—up to August 1. Incomplete applications after that date will not be considered.

The This is a capacity-limited degree program. The current capacity is approximately 30 places. Therefore, an admission process is necessary and the number of students from third countries is limited to approx. 2 places, whereby different countries are selected where possible – i.e. one place per country.

The first admission decisions are typically released by the mid of August or early September. However, we can’t foresee an exact date – moreover, there might be several rounds of admission depending on the number of application

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or natural sciences (e.g., electrical/mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, materials science) is required.

The dMat is an aptitude test on g.a.s.t. plattform, comprising multiple- choice and problem-solving questions. It accounts for 80% of your selection score and must be no older than one year.

You must take the GRE unless you either hold an EU/EWR citizenship or obtained your first Bachelor’s degree at an EU/EWR institution. Third-country nationals with an EU/EWR Bachelor’s are thus exempt from the GRE but still must take the dMat.

Required GRE minimums: Verbal Reasoning ≥ 145, Quantitative Reasoning ≥ 160, Analytical Writing ≥ 3.0.

CEFR level B2 English is required. Accepted tests include TOEFL iBT ≥ 90, IELTS ≥ 6.0, Cambridge English First (B) or higher, PTE ≥ 60, UNIcert II, or a or a German Abitur that demonstrates this qualification.

Admission is based on a weighted score: 80% from the dMat and 20% from the Bachelor’s grade. Applicants are ranked by total points, and positions are allocated accordingly.

Submit a provisional proof of your degree and your transcript of records“Vorläufige Leistungsbescheinigung” and your current GPA(Grade Point Average). Final decisions require your official degree certificate once completed..

Download the hardship-case form from RWTH’s website and submit it to the Central Student Administration by the application deadline.

You may apply to up five unrestricted-access Master’s programs. Medicine and dentistry are counted separately.

Each student has a maximum of three attempts per exam. Five exam appointments per subject are offered each semester for scheduling flexibility.

You may join the Research Lab as long as you’ve passed the assessment of the module.

Students engage in electrochemistry, energy storage technologies, battery recycling, and lifecycle analysis to master the complete battery-system lifecycle.

Graduates can work in R&D, industry, consulting, or public institutions, and qualify for leadership roles in the battery sector and related fields.

Yes. The curriculum is designed to equip students for doctoral studies in interdisciplinary engineering sciences.

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There are no scholarships specific to the public BSTE program. You may apply for central RWTH scholarships and external funding opportunities (e.g., DAAD, foundations).

Contact the Central Student Advisory Service, the International Office, or external organizations such as the DAAD and scholarship foundations.