MunichTUM · Garching
Germany
Materials Science and Engineering
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
47% free electives · 13% maths and foundations
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Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Ingenieur- und Hydrogeologie
Our classification by 16 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 4-semester master's programme, taught in German and English, in Munich.
Price?Not foundNot found on official pages
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman and EnglishRequires Ielts academic 6.5
Duration4 semesters
What you will study
16 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
4 modules21 ECTS
Year 2
7 modules39 ECTS
Semester 4Not stated
StudyYear known, semester not
How does study run?
3 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
Geothermal Energy and GeoenergyWater in Global ChangeRock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Groundwater Assessment, Protection and Geothermal Use
Reservoir GeologyGroundwater QualitySoil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering and Civil Engineering Law
Maths and foundations
Regional Geology
Free electives
3 options
4 options
Year 1 · 5 modules · 3 options
Geothermal Energy and Geoenergy
Water in Global Change
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Regional Geology
Groundwater Assessment, Protection and Geothermal Use
3 elective options
Year 2 · 3 modules · 4 options
Reservoir Geology
Groundwater Quality
Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering and Civil Engineering Law
4 elective options
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.
Year 1Year 2
Year 1
Year 2
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Free electives
What are all the subjects?
All 16 modules
Year 1 · 8 modules · 45 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 7 modules · 39 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Modules · 1 module · all elective · 2 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 2 |
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 maths and foundations than 2 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeEngineering Geology and Hydrogeology TUM
TUM16
- 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 thesis 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
Thesis
Projects and labs
About the same as typical: maths and foundations, business and management, research methods, data and computing, society, ethics and law.
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
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What it costs
Not found on official pages
Every fee and condition published
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester contribution | All applicants | 2026 | €97 / semester |
Scholarships·Unknown
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?
German requirementC2 CEFR minimum4 tests accepted
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
All 12 accepted proofs
| Language: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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; Transcript of Records; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Certification of Internship / Work Experience / Vocational Training; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); 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?
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 programmeEngineering Geology and Hydrogeology TUM | SimilarElectrical Engineering and Information Technology TUM | SimilarMathematics in Science and Engineering TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 | €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 4 semesters | 4 semesters | 4 semesters |
| Language | German and English | German | English |
| Next date | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
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€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
62% free electives · 12% data and computing
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€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
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TUM · MunichGermany
Environmental Engineering
€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
45% free electives · 9% society, ethics and law
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology is a master's programme in engineering and technology at Technische Universität München in Munich, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German and English.
The institution publishes 16 modules, of which 8 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (42%), data and computing (9%) and maths and foundations (7%).
How much does Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology cost?
Not found on official pages.
When is the next deadline or start?
12 Apr 2027 (Next start).
What language is it taught in?
German and 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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Tuition fee?Not found on official pages
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 German Language Proficiency; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Certification of Internship / Work Experience / Vocational Training; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); 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: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: YesLanguage: 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: EnglishDsh · 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: GermanIelts 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: EnglishTelc 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: 4Toefl 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 · Mode: Full time
Language of instructionGerman and English
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