EUREF Talent Campus: New courses for the future of energy!

EUREF Talent Campus: New courses for the future of energy!

The EUREF Talent Campus in Düsseldorf was officially opened on October 18, 2025. The opening ceremony took place in the presence of Mona Neubaur, the Deputy Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia. This innovative campus is under the patronage of the Ruhr University Alliance, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences and EUREF AG, which acts as the European Energy Forum and networks science and business in Berlin and Düsseldorf. The institution has set itself the goal of developing practical academic educational offerings that are closely linked to the needs of modern energy and industrial companies, such as uni-due.de reported.

A central component of the new campus is the “International Academy for German Engineering and Science” (IAGES), which will offer new study programs. These programs focus on securing skilled workers in energy system transformation, sustainability and digitalization. The Ruhr University Academy is responsible for the development of these programs in close coordination with the partner universities.

Course offerings and master classes

Four master programs are currently being developed as part of the EUREF campus, including two with a focus on renewable energies: the “Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems” (MSc) and “Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Infrastructures” (MSc). These programs will start in the winter semester of 2025, and the application phase has already begun talent-campus.eref.de communicates.

In addition, a “Masterclass in Lunch & Learn format” will be offered from November 25, 2025. These events take place on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. and promote exchange between students, teachers and company representatives on current topics of energy and sustainability transformation.

Premises and infrastructure

A rental agreement for new premises was concluded for the EUREF campus. These cover approximately 900 square meters, equipped with modern seminar and media technology. The rooms are used for studies, part-time certificate programs and practice-oriented transfer formats. NRW Science Minister Ina Brandes had already visited the campus in September 2025 during the Innovation Congress to find out about the project's progress and prospects.

In summary, the EUREF Talent Campus in Düsseldorf represents an important step in the further development of educational offerings in the area of ​​sustainable technologies and energy systems. He uses the synergies between science and practice to optimally prepare future skilled workers for the challenges of the future.