Masters Course in Solar Energy

About the Masters Course

This Masters Course has been part of ISES congresses for many years and we are happy to offer it again this year at EuroSun2026! Master's Courses in Solar Energy have been held during EuroSun Conferences in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024, as well as at ISES Solar World Congresses in 2011 and 2021.

The Course welcomes students currently enrolled in a Master's Programme and who have completed a B.Sc. degree. Applicants should have a good knowledge of solar energy, solar buildings and related topics. The number of students is limited to 20. The Course is organized by ISES Immediate Past President, Prof. Dr. Klaus Vajen (University of Kassel).

Before the start of the Course, the students will choose a conference theme they want to cover. The EuroSun2026 conference themes can be found here. Based on the papers presented at the EuroSun2026 and individual literature study, the students will work out a state-of-the-art report on the selected theme. For this, students will be paired in groups of two from different universities and will present their findings to other students and supervisors during the last day of the course.

The workload is 90 hours which corresponds to 3 ECTS points. Students will be given a certificate for having concluded a 3 ECTS credit course at the University of Kassel but the recognition of the course at their home university is at their sole responsibility. Supervisors should motivate students to take part in the Course.

Costs, Accommodation and Further Information

Participation in the Masters Course includes:

• access to all conference activities
• accommodation in Freiburg near the conference venue, including breakfast

• lunch during the conference and drinks/dinner on most evening events (Get-Together Dinner, Opening Ceremony, Young ISES Event)

The Aparthotel Adagio Access Freiburg is reserved for all Masters Course participants. Accommodation is provided for six nights, from 13-19 September. An additional night until 20 September may be booked upon prior request. These accommodation costs are covered by the conference registration fee. Students are responsible for arranging and financing their travel to Freiburg.

The programme is subsidized by ISES to enable students to participate in an international conference on renewable energy. Students are required to contribute financially by registering for the conference at the student rate (200 € without ISES membership / 100 € with ISES membership).

ISES student membership costs 22€ per year or 11€ for students from lower‑income countries. We invite you to join as a member!