Additional qualifications

In addition to the innovative curriculum, students have the opportunity to further develop their individual qualification profiles through a range of attractive additional courses, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in the labour market.
The additional qualifications offered in the degree programme are optional and not part of the regular compulsory curriculum.
Depending on the programme offered, additional costs may be associated with certain additional qualifications.

As a rule, the following additional qualifications are offered:

Foreign languages

In addition to traditional foreign language courses such as English, French and Spanish, our students can take "any" foreign language they wish, provided that a group of at least ten people show a binding interest and a suitable teacher can be recruited.

DGNB Registered Professional

With its interdisciplinary network and over 1,200 members worldwide, the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is one of the highest-profile organisations when it comes to implementing sustainable and resource-conserving standards in the construction industry. We offer our students the opportunity to qualify as recognised sustainability experts with the official designation "DGNB Registered Professional" as part of an examination approved by the DGNB. This award recognises the outstanding training of our graduates in the field of resource-efficient construction by a renowned external institution. As a "DGNB Registered Professional", our graduates also fulfil the requirements for further training as a "DGNB Consultant" and "DGNB Auditor".

Additional qualification DGNB Registered Professional ǀ PDF

Certificate in Joinery and Carpentry Machinery

The TSM licence can be obtained by attending a corresponding five-day course. The maximum number of participants is eight. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis via the ILIAS portal.

Building energy consultant

With the training to become a building energy consultant, students acquire the expertise to carry out on-site energy consultations independently. They are able to assess buildings in accordance with the EnEV, advise clients on possible refurbishment measures and draw up refurbishment roadmaps.

This certificate course is a unique offering from the university and is rarely available in this form at any other institution.
You will learn to assess the energy performance of buildings as part of an energy consultation, make renovation recommendations and carry out cost-benefit analyses. In addition, during the course you will draw up an individual renovation roadmap (iSFP).

The course is structured in accordance with the KBAFA criteria for ‘Energy Consultancy for Residential Buildings’. Furthermore, you will acquire the qualification to register on the list of energy efficiency experts for the federal government’s subsidy programmes for residential buildings.

Upon successful completion, you will also be authorised to issue energy performance certificates for residential buildings in accordance with the Building Energy Act (GEG).

The certificate course counts as a supplementary subject (without ECTS credits) and the cost is €920 (incl. 19% VAT), including the examination fee (as of 23 June 2026).
Suitable degree programmes:

B.Sc. Renewable Energies, starting at least in the 6th semester
M.Sc. SENCE from the 3rd semester onwards
M.Sc. Resource-Efficient Construction from the 3rd semester onwards

In addition, students on the BSc in Renewable Energy programme must have successfully completed module EH.31, ‘Energy Concepts for Buildings’.

You will work on a project in groups of five. You will have the opportunity to bring your own project and work on it. Attendance at lectures is compulsory and the workload is considered to be high.

Please refer to the timetable|PDF for the teaching sessions and schedule.

Do you have any further questions or would you like to speak to a student who has already completed this certificate course? If so, please contact the programme coordinator.

Energy consulting and energy efficiency expert: in non-residential buildings more less

Building on the additional qualification in residential buildings, you will learn how to carry out energy assessments of non-residential buildings in accordance with DIN V 18599 and how to prepare all the necessary documentation for energy consultancy and for the development of energy-efficient buildings – both in new builds and in existing buildings.

The course is structured in accordance with the BAFA criteria for ‘Energy Consultancy for Non-Residential Buildings’ (www.bafa.de/ebn). Furthermore, you will acquire the qualification to register on the list of energy efficiency experts for the federal government’s subsidy programmes for non-residential buildings under DIN V 18599 (www.kfw.de/beg).

Upon successful completion, you will also be authorised to issue energy performance
certificates for non-residential buildings in accordance with the Building Energy Act (GEG).