Dr. Boris Heinz

Professor

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Biography

Professor Boris Heinz leads the Department of Community Energy and Adaptation to Climate Change at Technische Universität Berlin. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable community energy systems, particularly in contexts of remote displacement and climate change adaptation. He emphasizes bottom-up community strategies that reflect local needs and requirements. His commitment to integrating community-based adaptation practices into academic curricula is evident through his teaching of courses related to sustainable energy in remote displacement contexts. Heinz's work not only addresses urgent global challenges but also enriches the education experience of students, providing them with knowledge that is both relevant and applicable to real-world situations.

Research Interests

Courses

Sustainable Energy in Remote Displacement Contexts Adaptation to Climate Change

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.