MasterEngineering and technology

Human Factors Engineering

Technische Universität München · Garching · Germany

A 4-semester master's programme, taught in German and English, in Garching.

Price€6,800/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman and English⁠Requires Ielts academic 6.5
Duration4 semesters⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

54 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

Where will you be?

4 semesters, one by one

Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.

Year 1
1 module2 ECTS
13 modules
Year 2
5 modules25 ECTS
10 modules
StudyYear known, semester not
What do you choose?

Where you study

Branches are the options the institution lists.

  • TUM Munich · Munich
  • TUM Garching · Garching
  • Weihenstephan · Freising
  • Straubing
  • Singapore
  • Heilbronn
  • Salzburg
  • Ottobrunn
  • Erlangen
  • Augsburg

The options

  • Garching
  • Munich
From the start
What are all the subjects?

All 54 modules

Year 1 · 14 modules · 57 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Elective2
Elective2
Elective5
Elective5
Elective3
Elective3
Compulsory4
Elective4
Elective10
Compulsory2
Elective3
Elective10
Elective1
Elective3

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 15 modules · 75 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Elective6
Elective4
Compulsory6
Elective5
Compulsory5
Elective5
Elective4
Elective4
Elective4
Elective5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Elective6
Elective5
Elective6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 1 module · all elective · 6 ECTS
ModuleECTS
6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Modules · 24 modules · 157 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Thesis30
Elective5
Elective8
Elective5
Elective5
Elective5
Elective6
Elective5
Elective8
Elective5
Elective7
Elective5
Elective5
Elective6
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Elective5
Compulsory5
Elective8
Elective5
Elective5
Elective5
Elective6
Elective3

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
CampusGarching and Munich⁠
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 6 of 6 similar

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

This programmeHuman Factors Engineering TUM54
Materials Science and Engineering TUM52
Automotive Engineering TUM46
Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering TUM53
Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering TUM47
Mechanical Engineering TUM41
Brewing and Beverage Technology TUM43
  • 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 projects and labs, less business and management

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

More here than typical

Projects and labs
17% here
6% typical
Specialist subjects
7% here
3% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
2% here
5% typical

About the same as typical: maths and foundations, languages and communication, society, ethics and law, research methods, thesis, data and computing.

Where you'll study

Studying in Garching

What is the campus like?
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own⁠
RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national⁠
FacilitiesLibrary⁠
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, 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 €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 (3)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Semester contributionAll applicants2026€97 / semester
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 44 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €6,800

Costs more than 28 of 43 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €6,800.

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

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Lebensmittelchemie (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Lebensmitteltechnologie (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Pharmazeutische Bioprozesstechnik (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €4,600
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Maschinenwesen (Technische Universität München)2027/28≈ €6,800
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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
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
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?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageLanguage: German · Alternative: No · Deadline note: proof by end of application period · Proof required: Yes⁠
    +11 more
    • 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
  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: 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; Curricular Analysis; Curriculum (e.g. module description); Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Motivation (optional); Passport; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only; We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.⁠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); Higher Education Entrance Qualification (authentic document); Transcript of Records (authentic document)⁠
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 programmeHuman Factors Engineering TUMSimilarMaterials Science and Engineering TUMSimilarAutomotive Engineering TUM
Price€6,800 / semester · 2027/28€6,800 / semester · 2027/28€6,800 / semester · 2027/28
Duration4 semesters4 semesters4 semesters
LanguageGerman and EnglishEnglishGerman and English
Next date12 Apr 202718 Oct 202712 Apr 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

TUM · GarchingGermany

Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering

Entwicklung, Produktion und Management im Maschinenbau

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

61% free electives · 11% business and management

MasterScholarshipsGerman
Next date

TUM · GarchingGermany

Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

62% free electives · 12% data and computing

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish
Next date

TUM · GarchingGermany

Mechanical Engineering

Maschinenwesen

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

60% free electives · 13% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish
Next date

TUM · Weihenstephan (Freising)Germany

Brewing and Beverage Technology

Brauwesen und Getränketechnologie

€4,600 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

38% free electives · 11% thesis

MasterScholarshipsGerman
Next date
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

87 facts from 6 official sources

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87facts with a quote
6official pages
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tum.de/fileadmin/w00bfo/www/Studium/Studienangebot/Lesbare_Fassung5430 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/ergonomics-human-factors-1730 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-re1030 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees230 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition230 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/dates-period230 Oct 2026
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Human Factors Engineering is a master's programme in engineering and technology at Technische Universität München in Garching, Germany. It takes 4 semesters. It carries 120 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German and English.

The institution publishes 54 modules, of which 44 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (47%), projects and labs (17%) and thesis (10%).

How much does Human Factors Engineering 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?

German and English (Requires Ielts academic 6.5).

How long does it take?

4 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: 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; Curricular Analysis; Curriculum (e.g. module description); Complete and Current Résumé; Letter of Motivation (optional); Passport; Proof of German Language Proficiency; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only; We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.⁠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); Higher Education Entrance Qualification (authentic document); Transcript of Records (authentic document)⁠
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
CampusGarching and Munich⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.⁠
Credits120 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration4 semesters · Mode: Full time⁠
Language of instructionGerman and English⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
Start ruleTerms: Winter semester; Summer semester⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München

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