MasterArchitecture and building

Architecture

Architektur

Technische Universität München · Munich · Germany

A 4-semester master's programme, taught in German, in Munich.

Price€4,600/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman⁠
Duration4 semesters⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

86 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

Where will you be?

4 semesters, one by one

Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.

Year 1
Semester 1Not stated
7 modules21 ECTS
Year 2
1 module3 ECTS
8 modules
StudyYear known, semester not
What are all the subjects?

All 86 modules

Year 1 · 7 modules · all elective · 21 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 9 modules · 51 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Compulsory3

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Modules · 70 modules · 602 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Thesis30
Elective6
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective5
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective6
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15
Elective15

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMaster of Arts · Abbr: M.A.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
Study modeFull time⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
CampusMunich⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 2 of 2 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeArchitecture TUM86
Landscape Architecture TUM39
Civil Engineering TUM38

3 of 5 similar programmes publish too few modules to compare.

  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More projects and labs, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 2 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Projects and labs
55% here
5% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
0% here
4% typical

About the same as typical: business and management, research methods, thesis, society, ethics and law.

Where you'll study

Studying in Munich

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 1,505,036 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 1.4 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own⁠
RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national⁠
FacilitiesSports hallInferred, Library⁠
FoodCanteen⁠

The rest of what we hold on TUM is on its page.

What it costs

At least €9,394 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €9,394 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€9,200
Semester contribution · 2 semesters€194

Not published: application fee, visa fee, insurance and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Semester contributionAll applicants2026€97 / semester
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2027/28€4,600 / semester
Scholarships
  • TUM scholarship for international students€500–€1,800 / semester · Non-EU/EEA citizens⁠
What changes the price?

1 thing that move it

−€1,800

TUM scholarship for international students

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 6 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €4,600

Costs more than 0 of 5 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €4,600 and €6,250.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 6, cheapest first
This programme2027/28≈ €4,600
Naturschutz und Landschaftsplanung (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Landschaftsarchitektur (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Urbanistik – Landschaft und Stadt (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Bauingenieurwesen (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Ressourceneffizientes und Nachhaltiges Bauen (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
How to start

Next: 18 Oct 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
Every date (1 date)
Oct 2027
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
German requirementC2 CEFR minimum4 tests accepted
All 5 accepted proofs
Language: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes
Dsh · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level: 2
Goethe certificate · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C2 · Language: German
Telc deutsch c1 hochschule · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C1 · Language: German
Testdaf · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level all sections: 4
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageLanguage: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes⁠
    +4 more
    • Dsh · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level: 2⁠
    • Goethe certificate · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C2 · Language: German⁠
    • Telc deutsch c1 hochschule · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C1 · Language: German⁠
    • Testdaf · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level all sections: 4⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyKind: Direct online · Portal: TUMonline · Preliminary review: uni-assist VPD for degrees obtained outside Germany⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 18 Oct 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Winter semester · 2027/28 · Semester start: 1 Oct 2027⁠
What do they ask for?
AdmissionKind: Application documents · Items: Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date; Transcript of Records; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Portfolio of Work; Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)⁠Kind: Enrollment documents · Items: Application for Enrollment (signed); Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document); Transcript of Records (authentic document); Most Current Photo (as for ID); Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 of 5 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, Germany

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 3 more.

This programmeArchitecture TUMSimilarLandscape Architecture TUMSimilarCivil Engineering TUM
Price€4,600 / semester · 2027/28€4,600 / semester · 2027/28€6,800 / semester · 2027/28
Duration4 semesters3 semesters4 semesters
LanguageGermanGerman and EnglishGerman and English
Next date18 Oct 202712 Apr 202712 Apr 2027

5 of 5 publish a next date.

TUM · Weihenstephan (Freising)Germany

Conservation and Landscape Planning

Naturschutz und Landschaftsplanung

€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterPart-timeScholarshipsGerman
Next date

TUM · MunichGermany

Resource Efficient and Sustainable Building

Ressourceneffizientes und Nachhaltiges Bauen

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish
Next date

TUM · MunichGermany

Urbanism – Urban and Landscape Studies and Design

Urbanistik – Landschaft und Stadt

€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
120
credits (ECTS)
2 yr
length
MasterScholarshipsGerman
Next date
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

110 facts from 6 official sources

Checked 5 days ago.

110facts with a quote
6official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 6 sources
tum.de/fileadmin/user_upload_87/gi32rab/Architektur_MA_Neufassung_8630 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/architecture-master-of-ar1630 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-re430 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition230 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees130 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/dates-period130 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Architecture is a master's programme in architecture and building at Technische Universität München in Munich, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.

The institution publishes 86 modules, of which 84 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are projects and labs (55%), free electives (36%) and thesis (5%).

How much does Architecture cost?

€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU.

When is the next deadline or start?

18 Oct 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

German.

How long does it take?

4 semesters.

Where is it?

Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.

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Everything we hold

All 20 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Money · 1 with values
Scholarships€500–€1,800 / semester · Non-EU/EEA citizens⁠
Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 18 Oct 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Winter semester · 2027/28 · Semester start: 1 Oct 2027⁠
Admission · 5 with values
How to applyKind: Direct online · Portal: TUMonline · Preliminary review: uni-assist VPD for degrees obtained outside Germany⁠
AdmissionKind: Application documents · Items: Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date; Transcript of Records; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Portfolio of Work; Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)⁠Kind: Enrollment documents · Items: Application for Enrollment (signed); Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document); Transcript of Records (authentic document); Most Current Photo (as for ID); Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)⁠
Language requirementLanguage: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes⁠Dsh · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level: 2⁠Goethe certificate · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C2 · Language: German⁠Telc deutsch c1 hochschule · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · CEFR from: C1 · Language: German⁠Testdaf · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: German · Min level all sections: 4⁠
Prior educationExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
Selection criteriaAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment⁠
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusMunich⁠
QualificationMaster of Arts · Abbr: M.A.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration4 semesters · Mode: Full time⁠
Language of instructionGerman⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
Start ruleMonth: October · Terms: Winter semester⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München

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