Our excellent training for the electrical engineering and electronics industry offers plenty of practical experience, state-of-the-art equipment, and close cooperation with industry.
You will learn everything you need to know about power electronics, e-mobility, regenerative energies, and electric drives for a successful future career. Graduates of power electronic engineering are leaders in designing innovative solutions for the energy challenges of the future.
There are seven application deadlines for students from EU countries, the EEA and Switzerland: 20 January 2025, 24 March 2025, 28 April 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 June 2025, 4 August 2025, and 8 September 2025.
The application deadline for international applicants from third countries is 20 January 2025. Copies of all authenticated documents must be submitted together with the application.
Programme overview:
Focused on power electronics, e-mobility, and regenerative energies, the MSc in Power Electronic Engineering program prepares you for a leading role in addressing future energy challenges.
The curriculum includes practical experience, management know-how, and access to our state-of-the-art lab infrastructure. Partnering with industry leaders like AVL, Magna and world-class research centers like the Silicon Austria Labs enables you to work on your master’s thesis in a corporate environment, fostering valuable career contacts.
Key subject areas:
- More performance. Power converter. Power converters are critical to the efficient transmission and use of energy, efficiently converting the voltage, current, and frequency of electrical signals. You will learn how to design and control power converters, to manufacture prototypes, and to bring them to series production.
- Adrenalin. E-mobility. E-mobility is fundamentally changing the required technologies. You will learn to combine efficient e-motors, powerful batteries and effective inverters with modern control algorithms to create the next generation of drives, and can directly apply your knowledge on the racetrack with our successful FH JOANNEUM Racing Team.
- Renewable. Energy. Renewable and regenerative energies are key concepts in modern energy generation as they are based on sustainable sources such as the sun, wind, water, and biomass. You will learn how to make the best use of renewables, from their generation and distribution to storage.
- Practice. Prototyping. Prototyping in power electronics is critical for testing the function and performance of power electronic components and identifying potential design improvements. You will produce experimental models in our laboratories and gain a realistic insight into how power electronics solutions work in practice.
- Master’s Thesis & Scientific Work. In your Master’s thesis you will carry out research in your specialised field and present the results in a scientific manner.
Study at FH Joanneum:
- Industry Collaboration and Job Opportunities: Our close collaboration with local industry and high-tech research centers provides an ideal platform for networking and professional growth. With over a hundred cooperation partners, you’ll have numerous opportunities to engage with industry professionals and work on real-world projects. Learn more about the many located in Austria.
- Flexible Study Schedule: Understanding the importance of practical experience, our programs are designed to accommodate part-time jobs. Courses are scheduled from Wednesday to Friday, allowing you to balance study with work.
- Vibrant Graz: As a student in Graz, you’ll experience a city known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic atmosphere, and beautiful landscapes. It's the perfect setting to inspire innovation and creativity. Watch below a 4k Video of Graz in winter.
- Application Deadline for International Students: For international students, please note that the application deadline is 20 January 2025 for a start in 29 September 2025. We encourage you to apply early to secure your place in these exciting programs.
- Semester abroad: Future employers place great value on an integrated education, which is rounded off by a semester abroad. Students in the Institute of Electronic Engineering, therefore, have the opportunity of writing their Master's thesis during their fourth semester spent abroad.
