OpenFieldHochschule Stralsund
Hochschule Stralsund (HOST) is an innovative seaside campus on the Baltic coast, renowned as Germany's pioneer in hydrogen renewable energy technologies, motorsport engineering (Baltic Racing Team), medical informatics, and international tourism management.
Academic overview & excellence
HOST combines compact campus living overlooking Rügen Island with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. It hosts the Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (IRES) and is a leader in regional Baltic hydrogen economy demonstration projects.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires a recognized secondary school diploma (Abitur/Fachabitur) or equivalent university entrance qualification. International applicants apply through Uni-Assist with German proficiency (TestDaF 3/4 or DSH-1/2). Master's in Renewable Energy Systems is offered in English (IELTS 6.5).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Baltic Green Energy & Hydrogen Technology Scholarship
Merit scholarship supporting exceptional international students pursuing renewable energy engineering degrees at the Baltic campus.
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems (English-Taught)
Three-semester international master's degree conducted in English, teaching photovoltaic system design, wind turbine aerodynamics, fuel cells, and hydrogen electrolysis.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Baltic Offshore Electrolysis
Cooperative doctoral research project investigating direct seawater electrolysis and membrane degradation under fluctuating offshore wind power inputs.
Baltic Racing Formula Student Electric Powertrain Fellowship
Hands-on engineering fellowship designing carbon-fiber monocoques, regenerative braking inverters, and high-voltage battery enclosures for international competition.
MV Werften Maritime Offshore Logistics Practicum
Twenty-week mandatory engineering internship analyzing heavy lift transport vessels, offshore wind foundation installation, and port logistics.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering
Seven-semester undergraduate curriculum covering hospital information systems, DICOM medical imaging processing, AI diagnostic algorithms, and telemedicine security.
Certificate in Offshore Wind Energy Operations & Safety Management
Six-week intensive certificate covering Global Wind Organisation (GWO) basic safety training, offshore turbine SCADA monitoring, and blade maintenance.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Prof. Dr. Ralph Sonntag
Rector & Professor of Business Information Systems · Faculty of Economics
Prof. Dr. Ralph Sonntag is Rector & Professor of Business Information Systems in the Faculty of Economics at Hochschule Stralsund, conducting advanced research in Digital Transformation, Knowledge Management, E-Business Models.
Prof. Dr. Johannes Gulden
Director of Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (IRES) · Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Prof. Dr. Johannes Gulden is Director of Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (IRES) in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Hochschule Stralsund, conducting advanced research in Offshore Wind Power Integration, Electrolyzer Efficiency, Hydrogen Infrastructure.
Prof. Dr. Petra Maier
Professor of Materials Science & Corrosion Engineering · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Petra Maier is Professor of Materials Science & Corrosion Engineering in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Hochschule Stralsund, conducting advanced research in Magnesium Alloys, Corrosion Resistance in Marine Environments, Lightweight Structural Materials.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Hochschule Stralsund.