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

Price€6,800/ 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

23 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
4 modules24 ECTS
11 modules
Year 2
7 modules37 ECTS
Semester 4Not stated
StudyYear known, semester not
How does the focus shift?

From maths and foundations to data and computing

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingFree electives
Year 1Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 23 modules

Year 1 · 15 modules · 76 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Elective5
Elective5
Elective6
Elective6
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective6
Compulsory6
Elective5
Elective6
Elective4
Compulsory6
Compulsory6
Compulsory6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 7 modules · all elective · 37 ECTS
ModuleECTS
3
5
6
6
5
6
6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Modules · 1 module · all elective · 4 ECTS
ModuleECTS
4

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
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 maths and foundations than 6 of 6 similar

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

This programmeComputational Mechanics TUM23
Informatics TUM56
Data Engineering Constructor31
  • 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 maths and foundations, less thesis

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

More here than typical

Maths and foundations
17% here
4% typical
Specialist subjects
5% here
1% typical

Less here than typical

Thesis
0% here
9% typical
Data and computing
37% here
45% typical
Projects and labs
3% here
7% typical

About the same as typical: internship, research methods, languages and communication, business and management.

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)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Semester contributionAll applicants2026€97 / semester
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2027/28€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 21 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €6,800

Costs more than 7 of 20 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €7,000.

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

All 21, cheapest first
Communication and Information Technology (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Computer Science (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Computer Science / Quantum Informatics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Control and Information Systems (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Information Technology in Material Science (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)2026/27≈ €2,057
Strategic Finance & Business Analytics (Lauder Business School)2026/27≈ €2,100
This programme2027/28≈ €6,800
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Data Engineering and Analytics (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Data & Society (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Informatik (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Informatik: Games Engineering (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
Mathematics in Data Science (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
MSc in Data Science for Sustainability (MODUL University Vienna)2026≈ €7,000
Advanced Software Technology (Constructor University)2027/28≈ €11,925
Computer Science and Engineering (Constructor University)2027/28≈ €11,925
Computer Science and Software Engineering (Constructor University)2027/28≈ €11,925
Data Engineering (Constructor University)2027/28≈ €11,925
Data Science for Society and Business (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
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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: 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; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Recommendation from a Professor; Ranking Certificate (optional); Passport; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany); Essay⁠Kind: 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?

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 programmeComputational Mechanics TUMSimilarData Engineering and Analytics TUMSimilarInformation Systems TUM
Price€6,800 / semester · 2027/28€6,800 / semester · 2027/28€6,800 / semester · 2027/28
Duration4 semesters4 semesters4 semesters
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date18 Oct 202712 Apr 202712 Apr 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

TUM · GarchingGermany

Informatics

Informatik

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

42% data and computing · 27% free electives

MasterPart-timeTaught in EnglishEnglish
Next date

TUM · GarchingGermany

Mathematics in Data Science

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

53% data and computing · 21% free electives

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

TUM · GarchingGermany

Informatics: Games Engineering

Informatik: Games Engineering

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

41% data and computing · 20% free electives

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish
Next date

Constructor · BremenGermany

Data Engineering

€11,925 / semester · 2027/28 · all nationalities

63% data and computing · 11% maths and foundations

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Computational Mechanics is a master's programme in computing and data at Technische Universität München in Munich, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 23 modules, of which 19 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (38%), data and computing (37%) and maths and foundations (17%).

How much does Computational Mechanics 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 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 English Language Proficiency; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Recommendation from a Professor; Ranking Certificate (optional); Passport; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany); Essay⁠Kind: 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
CampusMunich⁠
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 ruleMonth: October · Terms: Winter semester⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München

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