Bachelor’s Program in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
Actively shape a sustainable future: With a Bachelor’s degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering, you’ll combine innovative technology with climate protection and excellent career prospects.
In the Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering program, you’ll combine scientific fundamentals and engineering skills with an understanding of the importance of natural resources for the economy and society. You’ll learn to develop sustainable solutions, opening up exciting career opportunities in a growing sector.
Program at a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Program Start
Each September during week 38
Duration of Studies
6 semesters full-time
8 semesters PiBS/part-time
Tuition
CHF 1,000 per semester
Campus
Rapperswil-Jona campus
Registration Deadline
April 30 of the current year. Applications are still accepted as long as study places are available.
Good to Know
Since the courses are taught in German, we kindly refer you to the German pages for more detailed information.
Advantages of a Bachelor in Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering and at OST
- Innovative Technology for a Sustainable Future: Develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time and actively contribute to shaping a better future through meaningful work.
- Excellent Career Prospects: The field of renewable energy and environmental engineering is rapidly growing in importance and will continue to expand in the coming years. Graduates enjoy outstanding job opportunities, whether as project managers in large international companies, start-up founders, or consultants beyond traditional engineering roles.
- Comprehensive Energy and Environmental Engineering: Customize your studies with flexible modules to match your interests. Focus on areas like energy technology, energy storage, water treatment, or circular economy, or develop into a versatile generalist.
- Interdisciplinary Education: Tackling current challenges requires interdisciplinary solutions. While technically focused, the program incorporates guest lectures and interdisciplinary projects to broaden your perspective, including societal and economic viewpoints.
- Renowned Institutes: The OST’s Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering department includes four leading research institutes. Students benefit from exciting opportunities for practical projects, their Bachelor’s thesis, or employment at the forefront of research