€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
26% maths and foundations · 18% projects and labs
Next date
Life Sciences Biology
Life Sciences Biologie
Our classification by 34 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 6-semester bachelor's programme, taught in German, in 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 2 years of study.
Where will you be?
6 semesters, one by one
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Year 1
5 modules30 ECTS
6 modules31 ECTS
Year 2
5 modules25 ECTS
5 modules26 ECTS
Year 3
Year 3Not stated
StudyYear known, semester not
How does study run?
5 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
Hot Topics in Life Sciences
Fundamentals of Ecology, Evolution and BiodiversityFundamentals of Genetics and Cell BiologyDiversity and Evolution of Plants and Fungi
Basic Laboratory Course Structures, Tissues and Functions in AnimalsFundamentals of Developmental BiologyPlant Physiology+1
Fundamentals of Genomics and Genetics ExercisesHuman and Animal Physiology
Maths and foundations
Higher MathematicsPhysics for Life SciencesFundamentals of Organismic Biology
05 Introduction to Stochastic Models and StatisticsOrganic Chemistry
Basic Laboratory Course Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
Data and computing
Bioinformatics for Life Sciences I
Applied Data Science in the Life Sciences
Projects and labs
General and Inorganic Chemistry with Practical Course
Physical Chemistry with Chemistry Practical Course
Research methods
Practice of Life Sciences Research
Year 1 · 11 modules
Hot Topics in Life Sciences
Higher Mathematics
Physics for Life Sciences
Fundamentals of Organismic Biology
General and Inorganic Chemistry with Practical Course
Fundamentals of Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
Fundamentals of Genetics and Cell Biology
Diversity and Evolution of Plants and Fungi
05 Introduction to Stochastic Models and Statistics
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry with Chemistry Practical Course
Year 2 · 10 modules
Basic Laboratory Course Structures, Tissues and Functions in Animals
Fundamentals of Developmental Biology
Plant Physiology
Fundamentals of Microbiology with Exercises
Bioinformatics for Life Sciences I
Fundamentals of Genomics and Genetics Exercises
Human and Animal Physiology
Basic Laboratory Course Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
Applied Data Science in the Life Sciences
Practice of Life Sciences Research
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 2
Year 1
Year 2
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
What are all the subjects?
All 34 modules
Year 1 · 11 modules · all compulsory · 61 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 7 | |
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 10 | |
| 6 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 10 modules · all compulsory · 51 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 3 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 7 | |
| 4 | |
| 6 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 |
Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026
Modules · 13 modules · 77 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis | 12 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 10 | |
| Elective | 10 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Elective | 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)
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More research methods than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeLife Sciences Biology
TUM
TUM34
- 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 research methods, less maths and foundations
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Research methods
Projects and labs
Specialist subjects
Less here than typical
Maths and foundations
About the same as typical: data and computing, thesis, society, ethics and law, business and management.
Which year differs most?
Year 1 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
More projects and labs 18% against 0% at most
This programme
Year 2
More data and computing 20% against 10% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Free electives
What is only here?
16 modules not found at 6 similar programmes
Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.
Specialist subjects
8- Basic Laboratory Course Structures, Tissues and Functions in Animals
- Hot Topics in Life Sciences
- Fundamentals of Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Fundamentals of Developmental Biology
- Fundamentals of Genomics and Genetics Exercises
- Plant Physiology
- Fundamentals of Microbiology with Exercises
- Diversity and Evolution of Plants and Fungi
Maths and foundations
3- 05 Introduction to Stochastic Models and Statistics
- Basic Laboratory Course Biochemistry and Bioanalytics
- Fundamentals of Organismic Biology
Research methods
3- Research Internship Plant Developmental Genetics 1 FO
- Practice of Life Sciences Research
- Research Internship Introduction to Evolutionary Genetics FO
Projects and labs
1- Organismic and Molecular Microbiology Lab
Data and computing
1- Experimental Design and Statistics for Biological Data (Bachelor)
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
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
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 | €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 9 similar programmes, in euros / semester
This programme €2,300
Costs more than 0 of 8 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,300 and €3,400.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 9, cheapest first
| This programme | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Chemische Biotechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Life Sciences Ernährungswissenschaft (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Molekulare Biotechnologie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €2,300 |
| Biochemie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Chemieingenieurwesen (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Chemie (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Mathematik (Technische Universität München) | 2027/28 | ≈ €3,400 |
| Physik (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; if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional); 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?
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 programmeLife Sciences Biology TUM | SimilarBiochemistry TUM | SimilarChemical Engineering TUM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 | €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 | €3,400 / 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 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
€2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
31% free electives · 12% maths and foundations
Next date
€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
33% maths and foundations · 33% free electives
Next date
€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU €3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
57% maths and foundations · 20% free electives
Next date
Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
Why trust this page?
58 facts from 6 official sources
Checked 5 days ago.
58facts with a quote
6official pages
3fields marked unknown
All 6 sources
The short version
The programme, from the facts
Life Sciences Biology is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at Technische Universität München in Freising, Germany. It takes 6 semesters. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.
The institution publishes 34 modules, of which 12 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (20%), free electives (15%) and projects and labs (14%).
How much does Life Sciences Biology 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, Freising, Germany.
Spotted a mistake? Report an error and we fix and log it.
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; if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional); 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)
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