What you will study

51 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 51 modules

Free electives

36

Data and computing

7

Maths and foundations

6

Thesis

1

Internship

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. 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

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 5 of 6 similar

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

This programmeMathematics in Science and Engineering

TUM

51

Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering

TUM

47

Materials Science and Engineering

TUM

52

Automotive Engineering

TUM

46

Aerospace

TUM

48

Mechanical Engineering

TUM

41

Human Factors Engineering

TUM

54

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 maths and foundations, less projects and labs

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

More here than typical

Maths and foundations

14% here

4% typical

Data and computing

14% here

5% typical

Less here than typical

Projects and labs

0% here

8% typical

Research methods

0% here

4% typical

About the same as typical: internship, business and management, specialist subjects, society, ethics and law, thesis.

Where you'll study

Studying in Garching

What is the campus like?

City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 17,729 in 2025

HousingHelp finding a room, no rooms of its own⁠

RankingQS World University Rankings 2027: #1, national⁠

FacilitiesSports fields⁠, Library⁠

FoodCanteen⁠

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 €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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Application feeVisa feeInsuranceLiving costs

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 38 similar programmes, in euros / semester

This programme €6,800

Costs more than 24 of 37 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €2,057 and €6,800.

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

All 38, cheapest first

Additive technology (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Advanced Engineering Materials (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Control of Machines and Processes (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Design and Simulation of Machines / Applied Mechanics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Electrical Power Engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Energy Engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Industrial Engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Mechanical Engineering Technology (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Mechatronics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Metallurgical engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Mining of Mineral Resources (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Nanotechnology (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Petroleum Engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Quality Management and Control of Industrial Systems (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Robotics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Robotics / Designing of Robotic Workcells (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Robotics / Mechanical Design of Robotic Systems (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Robotics / Service Robotics (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Technology in Nuclear Power Engineering (VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava)	2026/27	≈ €2,057
Biomass Technology (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €4,600
Ingenieurökologie (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €4,600
Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €4,600
Science and Technology Studies (STS) (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €4,600
Sustainable Energy and Processes (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €4,600
This programme	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Aerospace (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Automotive Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Communications and Electronics Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Environmental Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Human Factors Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Materials Science and Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Maschinenwesen (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Neuroengineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Power Engineering (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Transportation Systems (Technische Universität München)	2027/28	≈ €6,800
Advanced Materials (Constructor University)	2027/28	≈ €11,925

How to start

Next: 12 Apr 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?

Next up12 Apr 2027Programme starts

Then18 Oct 2027Programme starts

Every date (2 dates)

Apr 2027

12 Apr 2027 Programme starts

Oct 2027

18 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?

1
Check you qualifyExample: Bachelor · Qualification: Recognized undergraduate degree⁠
2
Prove your language
Language: 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
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they chooseAptitude Assessment for Master · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment⁠
5
Where you applyKind: Direct online · Portal: TUMonline · Preliminary review: uni-assist VPD for degrees obtained outside Germany⁠
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
DeadlineUnknown
8
Start
Date: 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; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Curriculum (e.g. module description); Form for Grade Calculation; Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Transcript of Records; 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?

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 programmeMathematics in Science and Engineering TUM	SimilarMechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering TUM	SimilarMaterials Science and Engineering 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	18 Oct 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

TUM · GarchingGermany

Automotive Engineering

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

62% free electives · 12% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish

Next date 12 Apr 2027

TUM · GarchingGermany

Aerospace

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

80% free electives · 11% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish

Next date 12 Apr 2027

TUM · GarchingGermany

Mechanical Engineering

Maschinenwesen

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

60% free electives · 13% thesis

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish

Next date 12 Apr 2027

TUM · GarchingGermany

Human Factors Engineering

€6,800 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

47% free electives · 17% projects and labs

MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsGermanEnglish

Next date 12 Apr 2027

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

78 facts from 6 official sources

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78facts with a quote

6official pages

3fields marked unknown

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tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/mathemati16

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tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/admission-re	6	30 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition	2	30 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/dates-period	2	30 Oct 2026
tum.de/en/studies/fees	1	30 Oct 2026

The short version

The programme, from the facts

Mathematics in Science and 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 English.

The institution publishes 51 modules, of which 50 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (62%), data and computing (14%) and maths and foundations (14%).

How much does Mathematics in Science and 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?

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; Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation); Curriculum (e.g. module description); Form for Grade Calculation; Complete and Current Résumé; Passport; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Transcript of Records; 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

CampusGarching⁠

QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: M.Sc.⁠

Credits120 ECTS⁠

DeliveryNot found on official pages

Duration4 semesters · Mode: Full time⁠

Language of instructionEnglish⁠

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠

OutcomesNot found on official pages

Start ruleTerms: Winter semester; Summer semester⁠

Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München