A 6-semester bachelor's programme, taught in German, in Garching.

Price€3,400/ semester · 2027/28 · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageGerman⁠
Duration6 semesters⁠

✓ 6 official sources · checked 30 Oct 2026

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What you will study

31 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
4 modules19 ECTS
4 modules22 ECTS
Year 2
4 modules23 ECTS
3 modules16 ECTS
Year 3
9 modules
3 modules12 ECTS
StudyYear known, semester not
How does study run?

4 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

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.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 31 modules

Year 1 · 8 modules · 41 ECTS
ModuleTypeECTS
Elective3
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory5
Compulsory6
Compulsory6
Compulsory6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 7 modules · all compulsory · 39 ECTS
ModuleECTS
5
6
5
6
5
6
6

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 12 modules · all elective · 67 ECTS
ModuleECTS
12
6
12
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5

Source: tum.de, checked 30 Oct 2026

Modules · 4 modules · all elective · 18 ECTS
ModuleECTS
5
5
5
3

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
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 research methods than 5 of 5 similar

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

This programmeMechanical Engineering TUM31

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 research methods, less internship

Share here against the average of 5 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Research methods
11% here
0% typical
Data and computing
5% here
1% typical

Less here than typical

Internship
0% here
5% typical
Projects and labs
2% here
7% typical
Thesis
0% here
4% typical

About the same as typical: specialist subjects, society, ethics and law, languages and communication, business and management, maths and foundations.

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 society, ethics and law 13% against 8% at most

This programme

Year 2

More data and computing 14% against 0% at most

This programme

Year 3

More research methods 17% 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
What is only here?

15 modules not found at 5 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Specialist subjects

5
  • Sustainable Production Engineering and Product Development
  • Heat Transport Phenomena
  • Fundamentals of Technical Electricity for MW
  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Control Engineering

Maths and foundations

4
  • Experimental Design and Statistics
  • Higher Mathematics 3 for MW/CIW
  • Advanced Mathematics 1 for MW/CIW
  • Higher Mathematics 2 for MW/CIW

Research methods

2
  • Scientific Experiment with Integrated Research Data Management
  • Research Internship

Data and computing

2
  • High-Performance Computing for Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Modelling of Uncertainties and Data in Mechanical Engineering

Projects and labs

1
  • Development of Wind Energy Projects

Society, ethics and law

1
  • Ethics
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 €6,994 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ €6,994 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28 · 2 semesters€6,800
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 (2)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
Semester contributionAll applicants2026€97 / semester
TuitionNon-EU/EEA citizens2027/28€3,400 / 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 €3,400

Costs more than 4 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
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?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyQualification: Higher education entrance qualification⁠
  2. 2
    Prove 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
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseAptitude Assessment for Bachelor · 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: 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)⁠Kind: Pre study internship · 8 weeks minimum⁠
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 programmeMechanical Engineering TUMSimilarFood Technology TUMSimilarBrewing and Beverage Technology TUM
Price€3,400 / semester · 2027/28€2,300 / semester · 2027/28€2,300 / semester · 2027/28
Duration6 semesters6 semesters6 semesters
LanguageGermanGermanGerman
Next date18 Oct 202718 Oct 202718 Oct 2027

5 of 6 publish a next date.

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Pharmazeutische Bioprozesstechnik

€2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

26% free electives · 17% maths and foundations

BachelorScholarshipsGerman
Next date

TUM · MunichGermany

Environmental Engineering

Umweltingenieurwesen

€3,400 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

39% free electives · 12% maths and foundations

BachelorScholarshipsGerman
Next date

TUM · Weihenstephan (Freising)Germany

Food Chemistry

Lebensmittelchemie

€2,300 / semester · 2027/28 · non-EU

25% maths and foundations · 24% projects and labs

BachelorScholarshipsGerman
Next date

TUM · StraubingGermany

Biogenic Materials

Biogene Werkstoffe

€2,000 / semester · year not stated · confirm with the source
180
credits (ECTS)
3 yr
length
Closed to new studentsBachelorGerman
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

56 facts from 6 official sources

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56facts with a quote
6official pages
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Mechanical Engineering is a bachelor's programme in engineering and technology at Technische Universität München in Garching, Germany. It takes 6 semesters. It carries 180 ECTS credits. Teaching is in German.

The institution publishes 31 modules, of which 17 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (34%), maths and foundations (14%) and research methods (11%).

How much does Mechanical Engineering cost?

€3,400 / 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, 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: 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)⁠Kind: Pre study internship · 8 weeks minimum⁠
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 Assessment for Bachelor · Stages: 2 · Criterion: Aptitude assessment⁠
Programme · 8 with values · 2 without
CampusGarching⁠
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: B.Sc.⁠
Credits180 ECTS⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration6 semesters · Mode: Full time⁠
Language of instructionGerman⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
OutcomesNot found on official pages
Start ruleMonth: October · Terms: Winter semester⁠
Study modeFull time⁠

Institution record: Technische Universität München

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