€2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
37% free electives · 13% maths and foundations
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Our classification by 34 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 6-semester bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Weihenstephan (Freising).
Price€2,300/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €2,300/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU For you · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman
Duration6 semesters
What you will study
34 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
6 modules28 ECTS
6 modules31 ECTS
Year 2
4 modules19 ECTS
3 modules27 ECTS
Year 3
6 modules31 ECTS
Final project9 ECTS
StudyFinal projectYear 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
- Weihenstephan (Freising)
- Garching
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
Experimental Physics
Experimental PhysicsStructure and Composition of Organic CompoundsInorganic Molecular Chemistry+1
Reactivity of Organic CompoundsFundamentals of Food Chemistry
Fundamentals of Food ChemistryBasic Practical Course in Food Chemistry (#)
Food Microbiology and Food HygieneAdvanced Analytical MethodsFood Analytics and Instrumental Analysis
Organic Synthesis
Maths and foundations
Biology for ChemistsMathematical Methods in ChemistryGeneral and Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Introduction to StatisticsFundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry and Technology of Selected Food Groups
Projects and labs
Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course
Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course
Organic Chemistry Practical Course
Instrumental Food and Feed Analysis LabInstrumental Food and Feed Analysis Lab
Biochemistry Practical Course
Thesis
Bachelor's Thesis with Presentation
Free electives
1 option
3 options
Year 1 · 11 modules · 1 option
Experimental Physics
Biology for Chemists
Mathematical Methods in Chemistry
General and Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course
Experimental Physics
Structure and Composition of Organic Compounds
Inorganic Molecular Chemistry
Botany for Food Chemists and Microscopy of Crop Plants and Microscopic Examination of Food and Feed
Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry Practical Course
1 elective option
Year 2 · 7 modules
Reactivity of Organic Compounds
Fundamentals of Food Chemistry
Introduction to Statistics
Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Food Chemistry
Basic Practical Course in Food Chemistry (#)
Organic Chemistry Practical Course
Year 3 · 10 modules · 3 options
Food Microbiology and Food Hygiene
Advanced Analytical Methods
Food Analytics and Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry
Instrumental Food and Feed Analysis Lab
Instrumental Food and Feed Analysis Lab
Organic Synthesis
Chemistry and Technology of Selected Food Groups
Biochemistry Practical Course
Bachelor's Thesis with Presentation
3 elective options
How does the focus shift?
Maths and foundations all the way
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
- Society, ethics and law
- Projects and labs
- Thesis
- Free electives
What are all the subjects?
All 34 modules
Year 1 · 12 modules · 59 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 4 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 7 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 6 | |
| Compulsory | 5 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 7 modules · all compulsory · 46 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 15 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 13 modules · 68 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | 8 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 3 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 7 | |
| Compulsory | 5 | |
| Compulsory | 9 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Modules · 2 modules · all elective · 10 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 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
CampusWeihenstephan (Freising) and Garching
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 5 of 5 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeFood Chemistry
TUM
TUM34
1 of 6 similar programmes publish too few modules to compare.
- 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 internship
Share here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Projects and labs
Maths and foundations
Specialist subjects
Society, ethics and law
Less here than typical
Internship
About the same as typical: thesis, languages and communication, business and management, research methods, data and computing.
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 projects and labs 17% against 0% at most
This programme
Year 2
More maths and foundations 29% against 14% at most
This programme
Year 3
More maths and foundations 23% against 0% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Society, ethics and law
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Thesis
- Free electives
Where you'll study
Studying in Freising
What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 48,953 in 2025
HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own
RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national
FacilitiesLibrary
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 €4,794 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €4,794 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€4,600
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)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester contribution | All applicants | 2026 | €97 / semester |
| Semester contribution | All applicants | 2026 | €97 / semester |
| Tuition | Non-EU/EEA citizens | 2027/28 | €2,300 / 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 8 similar programmes, in euros / semester
This programme €2,300
Costs more than 0 of 7 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,300 and €3,400.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 8, cheapest first
| This programme | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Brauwesen und Getränketechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Lebensmitteltechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Pharmazeutische Bioprozesstechnik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Ingenieurwissenschaften (Engineering Science) (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Umweltingenieurwesen (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Maschinenwesen (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 Recommendation (SOV) · Criterion: Aptitude recommendation
- 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; 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?
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 programmeFood Chemistry TUM | SimilarBrewing and Beverage Technology TUM | SimilarPharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 | €2,300 / 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 |
5 of 6 publish a next date.
€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
34% free electives · 14% maths and foundations
Next date
€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
39% free electives · 12% maths and foundations
Next date
€2,000 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
- 180
- credits (ECTS)
- 3 yr
- length
Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
Why trust this page?
59 facts from 6 official sources
Checked 5 days ago.
59facts with a quote
6official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 6 sources
The short version
The programme, from the facts
Food Chemistry is a bachelor's programme in engineering and technology at Technische Universität München in Weihenstephan (Freising), Germany. It takes 6 semesters. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 34 modules, of which 6 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (25%), projects and labs (24%) and society, ethics and law (6%).
How much does Food Chemistry cost?
€2,300 / 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, Weihenstephan (Freising), 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; 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 Recommendation (SOV) · Criterion: Aptitude recommendation
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusWeihenstephan (Freising) and Garching
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