Garching€2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
31% free electives · 12% maths and foundations
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Chemical Engineering
Chemieingenieurwesen
Our classification by 46 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 6-semester bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Garching.
Price€3,400/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU For you · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman
Duration6 semesters
What you will study
46 modules published
Across 3 years of study.
Where will you be?
6 semesters, one by one
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Year 1
4 modules22 ECTS
9 modules36 ECTS
Year 2
5 modules27 ECTS
5 modules25 ECTS
Year 3
6 modules26 ECTS
2 modules10 ECTS
StudyYear known, semester not
How does study run?
5 lines through 3 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Specialist subjects
Engineering Mechanics 1 #Experimental Physics for CIW
Engineering Mechanics
Materials ScienceEngineering Thermodynamics
Heat Transport PhenomenaIntroduction to Process and Plant EngineeringStructure of Organic Compounds for CIW+1
Mechanical Process EngineeringThermal Process EngineeringBioprocess Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Maths and foundations
General and Inorganic Chemistry #Advanced Mathematics 1 for MW/CIW
Fundamentals of Physical ChemistryAnalytical Chemistry and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry for CIWHigher Mathematics 2 for MW/CIW
Fundamentals of Technical ChemistryHigher Mathematics 3 for MW/CIW
Projects and labs
Physical Chemistry Lab for CIW
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course for CIWTechnical Chemistry Lab
Process Engineering Lab
Data and computing
Programming, Numerical Methods and Applications in CIW
Free electives
5 options
1 option
Year 1 · 8 modules · 5 options
Engineering Mechanics 1 #
Experimental Physics for CIW
General and Inorganic Chemistry #
Advanced Mathematics 1 for MW/CIW
Engineering Mechanics
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry for CIW
Higher Mathematics 2 for MW/CIW
5 elective options
Year 2 · 10 modules
Materials Science
Engineering Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of Technical Chemistry
Higher Mathematics 3 for MW/CIW
Physical Chemistry Lab for CIW
Heat Transport Phenomena
Introduction to Process and Plant Engineering
Structure of Organic Compounds for CIW
Reaction Engineering and Kinetics
Programming, Numerical Methods and Applications in CIW
Year 3 · 7 modules · 1 option
Mechanical Process Engineering
Thermal Process Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course for CIW
Technical Chemistry Lab
Fluid Mechanics
Process Engineering Lab
1 elective option
How does the focus shift?
From maths and foundations to projects and labs
Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Projects and labs
- Free electives
What are all the subjects?
All 46 modules
Year 1 · 13 modules · 58 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 10 modules · all compulsory · 52 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 8 modules · 36 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 5 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Modules · 15 modules · 76 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis | 12 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 8 | |
| Compulsory | 5 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: B.Sc.
Credits180 ECTS
Study modeFull time
Delivery?Not found on official pages
CampusGarching
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 3 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeChemical Engineering
TUM
TUM46
- 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?
Less maths and foundations than usual
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Specialist subjects
Less here than typical
Maths and foundations
About the same as typical: projects and labs, thesis, data and computing, society, ethics and law, business and management, research methods.
Which year differs most?
Year 3 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
More society, ethics and law 8% against 0% at most
This programme
Year 2
Close to similar programmes
This programme
Year 3
More projects and labs 38% against 0% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Free electives
What is only here?
27 modules not found at 6 similar programmes
Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.
Specialist subjects
12- Heat Transport Phenomena
- Introduction to Process and Plant Engineering
- Mechanical Process Engineering
- CAx*
- Thermal Process Engineering
- Structure of Organic Compounds for CIW
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Engineering Thermodynamics
+4 more
- Engineering Mechanics 1 #
- Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Experimental Physics for CIW
Maths and foundations
6- Experimental Design and Statistics
- Fundamentals of Biology and Biochemistry for CIW
- Analytical Chemistry and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry for CIW
- Higher Mathematics 3 for MW/CIW
- Advanced Mathematics 1 for MW/CIW
- Higher Mathematics 2 for MW/CIW
Projects and labs
5- Physical Chemistry Lab for CIW
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course for CIW
- Process Engineering Lab
- Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Practical Course for CIW
- Technical Chemistry Lab
Data and computing
2- Programming, Numerical Methods and Applications in CIW
- Fundamentals of Digitalization and Information Processing in Mechanical Engineering (IT 1 and 2)*
Business and management
1- Technology, Economy and Society
Society, ethics and law
1- Introduction to Business Ethics
Where you'll study
Studying in Garching
What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 17,729 in 2025
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own
RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national
FacilitiesSports fields, Library
FoodCanteen
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 €6,994 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €6,994 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€6,800
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 | €3,400 / 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 9 similar programmes, in euros / semester
This programme €3,400
Costs more than 4 of 8 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,300 and €3,400.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 9, cheapest first
| Chemische Biotechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Life Sciences Biologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Life Sciences Ernährungswissenschaft (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Molekulare Biotechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| This programme | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Biochemie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Chemie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Mathematik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Physik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
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?
- 1Check you qualifyQualification: Higher education entrance qualification
- 2Prove 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
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they chooseAptitude Assessment for Bachelor · 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: Higher Education Entrance Qualification; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional); Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants onlyKind: Enrollment documents · Items: Application for Enrollment (signed); Higher Education Entrance Qualification (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?
6 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 programmeChemical Engineering TUM | SimilarBiochemistry TUM | SimilarLife Sciences Biology TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 | €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 | €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 6 semesters | 6 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Language | German | German | German |
| Next date | 18 Oct 2027 | 18 Oct 2027 | 18 Oct 2027 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
33% maths and foundations · 33% free electives
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€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
57% maths and foundations · 20% free electives
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€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
26% maths and foundations · 18% projects and labs
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70facts with a quote
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3fields marked unknown
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Chemical Engineering is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at Technische Universität München in Garching, Germany. It takes 6 semesters. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 46 modules, of which 17 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (22%), free electives (21%) and projects and labs (10%).
How much does Chemical Engineering cost?
€3,400 / 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?
6 semesters.
Where is it?
Technische Universität München, Garching, 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: Higher Education Entrance Qualification; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional); Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants onlyKind: Enrollment documents · Items: Application for Enrollment (signed); Higher Education Entrance Qualification (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 educationQualification: Higher education entrance qualification
Selection criteriaAptitude Assessment for Bachelor · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusGarching
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: B.Sc.
Credits180 ECTS
Delivery?Not found on official pages
Duration6 semesters · Mode: Full time
Language of instructionGerman
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
Outcomes?Not found on official pages
Start ruleMonth: October · Terms: Winter semester
Study modeFull time
Institution record: Technische Universität München