Wood engineering
With a Master's degree, you will be ideally prepared for the diverse career opportunities in research and development related to wood as a raw material. In the future, you may take on leadership roles in areas such as product development, quality management in companies, or in research institutions and industry associations.
Wood Engineering
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Career prospects
With the Master 's degree, you are optimally prepared for a wide range of activities in research and development.Additionally, the degree programme qualifies you for independent scientific and research work; a degree with distinction may also serve as a potential foundation for doctoral studies.
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Application period
Summer semester:
for the first semester: 1 December to 15 January
Winter semester:
for higher semesters: 1 March to 15 July
Please create an applicant account via the HNEE application portal. You will receive a confirmation email from us containing your username and password. You may then log in to enter the required information and upload your documents.
After submitting the online application, you can access a summary of your details by clicking the “Print” button. We recommend printing and reviewing this summary for accuracy.
If you discover any errors after submission, please contact us by e-mail before the application deadline.
- To be eligible for this Master's programme, you must hold a first university degree qualifying you for a profession, with a standard period of study of at least seven semesters or comprising at least 210 ECTS credits. It is recommended that the degree was obtained in one of the following fields:
Wood Technology (Diplom), Wood Technology (Bachelor), Wood Engineering, Timber Industry, Timber Construction and Finishing, or Interior Design. - If an applicant with a relevant academic background holds a six-semester Bachelor’s degree and therefore has fewer ECTS credits than required, they may be conditionally admitted for the winter semester. In this case, enrolment in the 7th semester of the Bachelor’s programme “Wood Engineering” at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) will be required to acquire the missing 30 ECTS credits.
- If an applicant with a relevant seven-semester Bachelor’s degree has subject-specific gaps of no more than 30 ECTS credits, they may also be conditionally admitted for the winter semester. In this case, enrolment in the 7th semester of the “Wood Engineering” Bachelor’s programme at HNEE will be required to make up for the missing subject-specific knowledge.
- Degree certificate and transcript of records (alternatively, a transcript showing at least 180 ECTS credits and a provisional overall grade)
- Educational and professional background (CV in tabular format)
- Confirmation of supervision from a mentor at HNEE, including the proposed research topic
- If applicable: a personalised study plan agreed upon with the research topic supervisor, in cases of missing ECTS credits or subject-related requirements
Application period
Summer semester:
for the first semester: 1 November to 1 December from a non-EU country or 1 December to 15 January from an EU/EEA country
Winter semester:
for higher semesters: 1 March to 1 June from a non-EU country or 1 March to 15 July from an EU/EEA country
Please apply early if you need to apply for a visa for your studies. The processing times are sometimes very long.
If you obtained your degree outside Germany, you must not apply directly to our university, regardless of your citizenship. Instead, please apply via the uni-assist e.V. application portal. Uni-assist is a central service provider that conducts a preliminary review of international applications on behalf of many German universities. Detailed information about the application process can be found on the uni-assist website, including country-specific guidance.
If your application is complete and meets the formal admission requirements, uni-assist will forward it to our university. Once your application has been imported into the HNEE application system, you will receive an email with login details for the HNEE application portal, allowing you to track the status of your application.
- To be eligible for this Master's programme, you must hold a first university degree qualifying you for a profession, with a standard period of study of at least seven semesters or comprising at least 210 ECTS credits. It is recommended that the degree was obtained in one of the following fields:
Wood Technology (Diplom), Wood Technology (Bachelor), Wood Engineering, Timber Industry, Timber Construction and Finishing, or Interior Design. - If an applicant with a relevant academic background holds a six-semester Bachelor’s degree and therefore has fewer ECTS credits than required, they may be conditionally admitted for the winter semester. In this case, enrolment in the 7th semester of the Bachelor’s programme "Wood Engineering" at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) will be required to acquire the missing 30 ECTS credits.
- If an applicant with a relevant seven-semester Bachelor’s degree has subject-specific gaps of no more than 30 ECTS credits, they may also be conditionally admitted for the winter semester. In this case, enrolment in the 7th semester of the “Wood Engineering” Bachelor’s programme at HNEE will be required to make up for the missing subject-specific knowledge.
Applicants with an international educational background must also provide proof of German language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
You can check whether you meet the formal admission requirements on the uni-assist website.
The following documents must be uploaded exclusively via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and additional documents may be requested.
- Copy of your university degree certificate, including final grade and transcript of records (see country-specific guidance on the uni-assist website)
- Copy of your university entrance qualification
- Other documents relevant for admission to a Master's programme (e.g. APS certificate for applicants from China, India, Mongolia or Vietnam; proof of having passed a university entrance examination)
- If available: certificates, references, employment records or proof of relevant professional activities
- Confirmation of supervision from a mentor at HNEE, including the proposed research topic
- If applicable: a personalised study plan agreed upon with the research topic supervisor, in cases of missing ECTS credits or subject-specific requirements
- For applicants with an international educational background: German language certificate at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a secondary auditor (Nebenhörer*in), you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
Students who are already enrolled at another university as main (degree-seeking) students may be admitted to Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) as secondary auditors (Nebenhörer*innen), subject to available capacity. Admission requires that simultaneous enrolment at both institutions (parallel studies) is feasible and that the selected module constitutes a meaningful supplement to the student’s primary programme of study.
Secondary auditors are not members of HNEE. They may participate in examinations with the approval of the respective examiners and in accordance with the applicable examination regulations. The scope of examinations taken may not lead to the award of a degree. There is no legal entitlement to participate in examinations. Further provisions are set out in the current matriculation regulations of HNEE.
Formal applications must be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre.
There is a fee for secondary auditoring. The amount of the fee is determined by the current fee schedules of HNEE, the AStA, and the Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg.
Application period
Summer semester: 1.12. to 15.1.
Winter semester: 1.6. to 15.7.
As a guest student, you may only apply for modules offered in the respective semester. An overview of the available modules can be found here. Please note that the modules offered, including their schedules and content, are subject to change.
As a rule, applications for guest auditor status must be submitted to the Student Service Centre prior to the start of the courses (Guest auditor application).
Persons who are not enrolled as guest auditors may be admitted to courses of up to 8 semester weeks within the scope of available training capacity, even without proof of a university entrance qualification.
Guest auditor status is generally subject to a fee. No fees are charged to enrolled students. Guest auditor status is free of charge for interested persons with a refugee background.
Participation in courses within the relevant teaching areas will be confirmed in writing. Participation in examinations is excluded.
Formal applications are to be submitted during the application period by post or e-mail to the Student Service Centre during the application period.
We are happy to welcome you to an → exchange programme at HNEE.
FAQ on application and admission
If the number of applications is expected to exceed the number of available study places, the degree programme will be subject to admission restrictions (Numerus Clausus). Study places are allocated to applicants through a selection process, which involves creating several ranking lists. The average grade or waiting time of the last admitted applicant determines the admission threshold for that year.
You can find the admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from the previous year here:
Admission thresholds for restricted degree programmes from previous years
No, you may only apply for one degree programme at our university. We encourage you to consult with us early on to determine which programme is the best fit for you. Please contact us via e-mail to arrange an appointment. Consultations are available by phone, online, or in person.
If your Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) consists of a school-based and a practical part, you can only apply once both parts have been completed. For example, if the practical part ends after the application deadline, you will have to apply in the following year.
For applications to a master’s degree programme, we require a transcript from your university showing at least 150 ECTS credits, your current grade point average, and the expected date of graduation.
Admission, rejection, or exclusion notices are made available in the online application portal. At the same time, a notification is sent to the email address registered in your applicant account.
For restricted-admission degree programmes, the notices are usually sent out two to four weeks after the application deadline for the respective programme. For applications to non-restricted (open admission) degree programmes, the admission notice will be sent shortly after your application has been reviewed.
FAQ on admission requirements
My Bachelor’s degree comprises 180 ECTS credits. Can I still enrol in the Master’s programme?
Yes. If you do not meet the required 210 ECTS credits, you may complete a bridging semester prior to beginning the Master's programme. During the winter semester, you will enrol in the Bachelor's programme Wood Engineering and take additional modules to make up the missing credits. The specific modules will be selected in consultation with the Head of Study Programme.
I hold a first university degree in an engineering or natural science discipline but have no prior knowledge of wood science. Can I still apply for this programme?
Yes. Although the programme is designed as a consecutive Master’s, we especially welcome applicants from other academic backgrounds. Ideally, you will already have in-depth expertise in one aspect of the programme content – and we will provide the knowledge you need about wood as a raw material. If in doubt, we recommend acquiring the necessary foundational knowledge through the bridging semester (see previous FAQ).
I hold a degree in Industrial Design, Architecture or Civil Engineering but have limited knowledge of wood as a material. Can I still apply for the Master’s programme?
Yes, absolutely. This Master’s programme is designed to help students develop expertise in new areas of specialisation related to wood as a raw material. If you are unsure about your current level of knowledge, we recommend acquiring the necessary foundations through the bridging semester (see previous FAQ).
I would like to spend a semester abroad during my Master’s studies. Is that possible in a three-semester programme?
While the programme is intensive and clearly structured, we will support you if you wish to gain international experience during your studies. In particular, the research project modules and the Master’s thesis offer opportunities to work with international research teams. We also encourage you to speak with your lecturers about potential contacts within their academic networks.
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