Bachelor's degree Energy and Environmental Engineering: Specialisation

During the Energy and Environmental Engineering programme at the ZHAW School of Engineering, you will acquire the knowledge and specialised methods to develop, plan, evaluate and operate power-generation plants. The holistic and practice-relevant examination of sustainable energy concepts in the light of the conflicting interests presented by the economy, ecology and society takes centre stage. In your third year of study you will specialise in one of three focus areas.

Specialisation Renewable Thermal Energy Systems

In the "Renewable Thermal Energies" specialisation, you will be involved with thermal machines, energy-related systems, equipment components and entire systems. The training programme focuses on the following topics:

Solar and Geothermal Energies
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Exhaust Gas and Waste Water Treatment
Wind and Water Power
Heat Pumps and Refrigeration Technology
Fuel Cells and Combustion

Learn more about career opportunities after graduating from the Energy and Environmental Engineering Bachelor programme.

Specialisation Renewable Electrical Energy Systems

In the "Renewable Electric Energies" specialisation, you will be involved with energy-related components, equipment components and entire systems. The training programme focuses on the following topics:

Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Power Electronics for the Supply of Wind and Solar Power
Photovoltaics: Module Production and Performance
Electrical Storage Systems
Smart Grid and Power Gri

Learn more about career opportunities after graduating from the Energy and Environmental Engineering Bachelor programme.

Specialisation Sustainable Development / Environment

In the "Environment and Sustainability" specialisation, you will be involved in the development of long-term prospects for the creation of a new power supply. The training programme focuses on the following topics: