Munich€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
34% data and computing · 34% free electives
Next date
- Data and computing 32%
- Society, ethics and law 29%
- Free electives 11%
- Thesis 10%
Our classification by 47 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
About this programme
Students on this 4-semester, 120-ECTS master's choose from a social-science-flavoured list of electives: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics and Governance, Methods of Social Network Analysis, Qualitative Methods, and Analyzing Text Data. Technical options include Introduction to Statistical Learning, while development and health topics appear in Introduction to Global Health and Gender Disparities in Health and Development, and the Master's Thesis is worth 30 ECTS.
Everything is taught in English, full time. Applicants need a recognized undergraduate degree and pass a two-stage aptitude assessment. English proof can be IELTS Academic 6.5 or a Cambridge CAE or CPE result of grade A, B or C. Winter and summer starts are both possible, with lectures beginning on 12 April 2027 and 18 October 2027.
What you will study
47 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
6 modules36 ECTS
Semester 2Not stated
Year 2
4 modules24 ECTS
Semester 4Not stated
StudyYear known, semester not
What are all the subjects?
All 47 modules
Year 1 · 6 modules · all elective · 36 ECTS
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Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 4 modules · all elective · 24 ECTS
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Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Modules · 37 modules · 228 ECTS
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| Thesis | 30 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
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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 society, ethics and law than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeData & Society
TUM
TUM47
- 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 society, ethics and law, less data and computing
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Society, ethics and law
Less here than typical
Data and computing
About the same as typical: research methods, languages and communication, thesis, business and management, specialist subjects, projects and labs, maths and foundations.
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
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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 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
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
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 qualifyExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree
- 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: 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; Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Motivation (max. 150 words); Passport; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)Kind: Enrollment documents · Items: Most Current Photo (as for ID); Application for Enrollment (signed); Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document); Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant); Transcript of Records (authentic document)
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 programmeData & Society TUM | SimilarInformatics: Games Engineering TUM | SimilarData Engineering and Analytics TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 4 semesters | 4 semesters | 4 semesters |
| Language | English | German and English | English |
| Next date | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 |
5 of 6 publish a next date.
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
42% data and computing · 27% free electives
Next date
TUM · GarchingGermany
Mathematics in Data Science
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
53% data and computing · 21% free electives
Next date
IU Internationale Hochschule · CologneGermany
MSc Computer Science with AI
€20,000 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
65% data and computing · 10% maths and foundations
Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
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74 facts from 6 official sources
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Data & Society 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 47 modules, of which 46 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (32%), society, ethics and law (29%) and free electives (11%).
How much does Data & Society cost?
€6,800 / 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, Munich, Germany.
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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; Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Motivation (max. 150 words); Passport; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)Kind: Enrollment documents · Items: Most Current Photo (as for ID); Application for Enrollment (signed); Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document); Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant); Transcript of Records (authentic document)
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
Delivery?Not found on official pages
Duration4 semesters
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7
Outcomes?Not found on official pages
Start ruleTerms: Winter semester; Summer semester
Study modeFull time
Institution record: Technische Universität München