Munich€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
38% free electives · 38% research methods
Next date
Our classification by 12 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 4-semester master's programme, taught in English, in Munich.
Price€6,800/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU For you · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglishRequires Ielts academic 6.5
Duration4 semesters
What you will study
12 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
5 modules25 ECTS
5 modules25 ECTS
Year 2
1 module2 ECTS
Final project30 ECTS
StudyFinal projectYear known, semester not
How does study run?
4 lines through 2 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2
Specialist subjects
Molecular NeuroscienceCellular NeuroscienceNeuroanatomy and Neuropathology+1
Nervous system and circuit developmentSystems neurology and neuroscienceNervous system disorders and treatment+1
Qualifying Colloquium
Maths and foundations
Molecular biology and `omics´ approaches
Data and computing
Computational analysis and modelling
Thesis
Master’s Thesis and
Year 1 · 10 modules
Molecular Neuroscience
Cellular Neuroscience
Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
Microscopy of nervous system structure
Molecular biology and `omics´ approaches
Nervous system and circuit development
Systems neurology and neuroscience
Nervous system disorders and treatment
Neuroimaging and electrophysiology
Computational analysis and modelling
Year 2 · 2 modules
Qualifying Colloquium
Master’s Thesis and
How does the focus shift?
From maths and foundations to thesis
Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Thesis
What are all the subjects?
All 12 modules
Year 1 · 10 modules · all compulsory · 50 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 2 modules · all compulsory · 32 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 30 |
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
Delivery?Not 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 thesis than 5 of 5 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeBiomedical Neuroscience
TUM
TUM12
1 of 6 similar programmes publish too few modules to compare.
- 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 maths and foundations
Share here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Specialist subjects
Thesis
Less here than typical
Maths and foundations
Data and computing
Research methods
Projects and labs
About the same as typical: languages and communication, business and management, internship.
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 €13,794 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €13,794 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€13,600
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)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester contribution | All applicants | 2026 | €97 / semester |
| Tuition | Non-EU/EEA citizens | 2027/28 | €6,800 / 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 11 similar programmes, in euros / semester
This programme €6,800
Costs more than 3 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €5,700 and €6,800.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 11, cheapest first
| Applied Geology (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava) | 2026/27 | ≈ €2,057 |
| Biologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €4,600 |
| Chemical Biotechnology (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €4,600 |
| This programme | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| AI in Biomedicine (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| ESPACE – Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| Mathematik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| Radiation Biology (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €6,800 |
| Quantitative Life Science (Constructor University) | 2027/28 | ≈ €11,925 |
| Quantum Science and Information (Constructor University) | 2027/28 | ≈ €11,925 |
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?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
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?
- 1Check you qualify·Unknown
- 2Prove 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
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they chooseAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment
- 5Where you applyKind: Direct online · Portal: TUMonline · Preliminary review: uni-assist VPD for degrees obtained outside Germany
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline·Unknown
- 8StartDate: 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; A qualified (minimum 6 semester) Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences or a medical examination in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or equivalent; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Proof of English Language Proficiency; 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); 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, Germany
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeBiomedical Neuroscience TUM | SimilarQuantitative Life Science Constructor | SimilarQuantum Science & Technology TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 | €11,925 / semester · 2027/28 | Not published |
| Duration | 4 semesters | 2 years | 4 semesters |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 18 Oct 2027 | 1 Feb 2027 | 18 Oct 2027 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
36% free electives · 32% maths and foundations
Next date
TUM · MunichGermany
ESPACE – Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
26% data and computing · 12% maths and foundations
Next date
Constructor · BremenGermany
Quantum Science and Information
€11,925 / semester · 2027/28 · all nationalities €11,925 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (all nationalities)
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Why trust this page?
37 facts from 6 official sources
Checked 5 days ago.
37facts with a quote
6official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 6 sources
The short version
The programme, from the facts
Biomedical Neuroscience is a master's programme in sciences and maths at Technische Universität München in Munich, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 12 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are thesis (37%), data and computing (6%) and maths and foundations (6%).
How much does Biomedical Neuroscience cost?
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU.
When is the next deadline or start?
18 Oct 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, Munich, Germany.
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Everything we hold
All 19 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 · 4 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; A qualified (minimum 6 semester) Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences or a medical examination in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or equivalent; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Proof of English Language Proficiency; 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); 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
Selection criteriaAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusMunich
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.
Credits120 ECTS
Delivery?Not found on official pages
Duration4 semesters · Mode: Full time
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7
Outcomes?Not found on official pages
Start ruleMonth: October · Terms: Winter semester
Study modeFull time
Institution record: Technische Universität München