These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Energy Process Engineering

For the B.Eng. Energy Process Engineering at Wilhelm Bücher Hochschule, there are various access options:

Access option No. 1: You have a general university entrance qualification (A-levels), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or a subject-specific university entrance qualification.

Access option No. 2: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Culture (e.g. a master's degree or a degree as a state-certified technician).

Access option No. 3: Studying as a guest auditor: You start your guest studies at our university without the mentioned three access options and take the university entrance examination (HZP) after 2 semesters. To do this, you must meet all of the following requirements:

1. You have completed at least a two-year vocational training in a field related to the desired course of study according to the Vocational Training Act, the Crafts Code, regulated by federal or state law.
2. You have subsequently worked for at least two years full-time in a field related to the desired course of study.

If you aim to study something that is not related to your completed training or professional activity, the knowledge acquired through training and employment must be expanded or deepened by qualified further education with a volume of at least 400 hours in a field related to the desired course of study.

After successful university entrance examination (HZP), we will change your status from guest auditor to regular student.

These are the study contents and the course of studies

Your Bachelor's degree program in Energy Process Engineering at WBH is structurally modular. This means that you study thematically self-contained subject areas (modules) to which credit points are assigned according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you achieve will be credited to you, and you will receive proof of this. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognised – also internationally.

The structure of the program is as follows:

• 1st Semester: Mathematics I, Introduction to natural science engineering fundamentals, Basics of business administration and legal principles, Introduction project for engineers, Basics of computer science
• 2nd Semester: Mathematics I, Introduction to natural science engineering fundamentals, Basics of business administration and legal principles, Introduction project for engineers, Basics of computer science
• 3rd Semester: Technical thermodynamics and fluid mechanics with laboratory, Chemical reactions and materials, Basics of energy technology, Technical mechanics
• 4th Semester: Heat and mass transfer, Components of energy technology, Control engineering with laboratory, Measurement technology
• 5th Semester: Thermal process engineering, Thermal power plants, Mechanical process engineering, Energy systems with laboratory
• 6th Semester: Energy storage technology, Renewable energy technology, Energy generation from biomass
• 7th Semester: Elective area III, Engineering science project, Bachelor thesis and colloquium

You choose Elective module I from these topics: English, Spanish, Intercultural competence.

You choose Elective module II from these topics: Quality management, Maintenance management, Investment and financing.

You choose Elective module III from these topics: Energy information networks, Energy efficiency and sustainability, Building energy technology, Modelling and simulation, Hydrogen technologies, Energy and environment, Safety in chemical production, Environmental technology.

This is how long the Bachelor's degree program at Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule lasts

The distance learning program in Energy Process Engineering lasts a total of 7 semesters of achievement, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3.5 years or 42 months. You can extend the supervision period free of charge by 21 months.

These services provided by Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule contribute to your degree completion within the standard period of study:

• Start of studies at any time
• Individual learning pace
• No compulsory breaks due to semester breaks
• Study plan and content tailored to distance learning
• Motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• Comprehensive, personal support and service concept

These personal factors positively influence the study time in addition:

• School and academic background
• Your willingness and ability to learn
• The proximity of your professional training or activity to the study content
• Professional and personal framework conditions