Photovoltaic is one of the largest growth markets – worldwide. Well-trained solar specialists are urgently needed in the areas of manufacturing and development. One answer is the modern degree course Solar Engineering. The joint course run by the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Köthen, Q-Cells AG in Bitterfeld-Wolfen and the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP) in Halle brings together specialised theory and entrepreneurial practical orientation. The students profit in two ways: with the background of a leading scientific institution, they are also employees of one of the world’s leading solar companies. Real projects meet freshly acquired theoretical knowledge and graduates can start their highly promising career without any need for transition. They score points with motivation, flexibility, independence, team skills and social skills. Their opportunities above all lay in research, development, planning, design, production and quality testing, in commissioning and sales.