M.Sc. Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal (opens in a new tab) and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized (opens in a new tab) hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist. (opens in a new tab)

• Type of study Full time
• Standard study period 4 Semester (full time)
• Credits 120 ECTS credits (opens in a new tab)
• Main sites Garching (opens in a new tab)

Application period Winter semester: 01.02. – 31.05.

• Type of admission Suit approach for Master's degree programmes (opens in a new tab)
• Start of studies Only possible for the winter semester
• Costs Semester fee: 85,00 € (opens in a new tab)
• Tuition fees for international students (opens in a new tab)
• Required language proof English (opens in a new tab)

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this Procedure, the TUM school or de departmentes whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.