MasterAgriculture and environment

Bioeconomy

Technische Universität München · Straubing · Germany

A 4-semester master's programme, taught in English, in Straubing.

Price€4,600/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires Ielts academic 6.5
Duration4 semesters⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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What you will study

35 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 35 modules

Free electives

13

Business and management

12

Maths and foundations

3

Research methods

2

Society, ethics and law

2

Thesis

1

Specialist subjects

1

Data and computing

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

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

Against similar programmes

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

What is there more of here?

More thesis than 4 of 6 similar

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

This programmeBioeconomy TUM35
AgriFood Economics, Policy and Regulation TUM28
Natural Resources, MSc (by Research) Greenwich36
Agriculture for Sustainable Development, MSc Greenwich16
Sustainable Agriculture, MSc Greenwich16
Master's Degree in Forest Fires. Science and Integrated Management UPV25
Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Agriculture UPV53
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More thesis, less languages and communication

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Thesis
13% here
7% typical
Business and management
33% here
27% typical
Maths and foundations
7% here
3% typical

Less here than typical

Specialist subjects
3% here
8% typical
Languages and communication
0% here
3% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, data and computing, projects and labs, research methods.

Where you'll study

Studying in Straubing

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 49,061 in 2025
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own⁠
RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national⁠
FacilitiesSports hall (nearby)Inferred, Library⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Canteen⁠
SupportCounselling⁠, Career service⁠, Disability support⁠, Health service⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student unionInferred, Transport⁠

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

What it costs

At least €9,364 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €9,364 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€9,200
Semester contribution · 2 semesters€164

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€82 / 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?

Among 3 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €4,600

Costs more than 0 of 2 similar programmes. Too few programmes to name a typical price (we need 5).

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

All 3, cheapest first
This programme2027/28≈ €4,600
Agricultural Biosciences (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
AgriFood Economics, Policy and Regulation (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
How to start

Next: 12 Apr 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (2 dates)
Apr 2027
  • Programme starts
Oct 2027
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
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All 7 accepted proofs
Language: English · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes
Cambridge cae · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English
Cambridge cpe · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English
Ielts academic 6.5 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English
Prior studies in english · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English · Min share percent: 50
Pte academic 65 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English
Toefl ibt 88 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageLanguage: English · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes⁠
    +6 more
    • Cambridge cae · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English⁠
    • Cambridge cpe · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English⁠
    • Ielts academic 6.5 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠
    • Prior studies in english · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English · Min share percent: 50⁠
    • Pte academic 65 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠
    • Toefl ibt 88 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠
  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: 12 Apr 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Summer semester · 2026/27 · Semester start: 1 Apr 2027⁠
    +1 more
    • Date: 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 English Language Proficiency; Essay; 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 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, all countries

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBioeconomy TUMSimilarAgriFood Economics, Policy and Regulation TUMSimilarNatural Resources, MSc (by Research) Greenwich
Price€4,600 / semester · 2027/28€4,600 / semester · 2027/28£11,800 / year · 2026/27
Duration4 semesters4 semesters1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date12 Apr 202718 Oct 2027Not published

1 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · ChathamUnited Kingdom

Agriculture for Sustainable Development, MSc

£11,800–£18,700 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€22,406

38% free electives · 31% business and management

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · ChathamUnited Kingdom

Sustainable Agriculture, MSc

Price not published

38% free electives · 31% business and management

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

UPV · UPV Valencia Campus Site (Valencia)Spain

Master's Degree in Forest Fires. Science and Integrated Management

Máster Universitario en Incendios Forestales. Ciencia y Gestión IntegralTranslated

€3,180.60–€6,361.20 total · 2026/27 · by citizenship

28% business and management · 12% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishSpanishEnglish

UPV · UPV Valencia Campus Site (Valencia)Spain

Erasmus Mundus Master's Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Agriculture

Máster Universitario Erasmus Mundus en Sanidad Vegetal en Agricultura SostenibleTranslated

€4,712.40 total · 2026/27 · EU/EEA

54% free electives · 11% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishFrenchEnglish
Where this comes from

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Why trust this page?

62 facts from 6 official sources

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6official pages
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tum.de/fileadmin/user_upload_87/ga78noy/Lesb.F._FPSO_MA_Bioeconomy3530 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/bioeconomy-master-of-scie1630 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-re630 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition230 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/dates-period230 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees130 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Bioeconomy is a master's programme in agriculture and environment at Technische Universität München in Straubing, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 35 modules, of which 29 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are business and management (33%), free electives (31%) and thesis (13%).

How much does Bioeconomy cost?

€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU.

When is the next deadline or start?

12 Apr 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires Ielts academic 6.5).

How long does it take?

4 semesters.

Where is it?

Technische Universität München, Straubing, 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: 12 Apr 2027 · Kind: Lecture start · Term: Summer semester · 2026/27 · Semester start: 1 Apr 2027⁠Date: 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 English Language Proficiency; Essay; 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: English · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes⁠Cambridge cae · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English⁠Cambridge cpe · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Grades: A; B; C · Language: English⁠Ielts academic 6.5 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠Prior studies in english · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English · Min share percent: 50⁠Pte academic 65 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠Toefl ibt 88 · Scope: TUM-wide minimum for programmes taught in this language · Language: English⁠
Prior educationExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
Selection criteriaAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment⁠
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusStraubing⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration4 semesters · Mode: Full time⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
Start ruleTerms: Winter semester; Summer semester⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München

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