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M.Sc. Civil Engineering

Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM) Munich

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The Master's in Civil Engineering at TUM in Munich is a full-time, four-semester programme with 120 ECTS, with a start in the winter or the summer semester. Depending on your focus area, you can study in German, English or both. It deepens what you learned in a Bachelor's in civil engineering or a related programme, and its core is your own choice of specialisation through in-depth electives. Options include construction, structural mechanics and physics, construction process management, computation in engineering, energy-efficient and sustainable building, foundation engineering and tunnel construction, timber, concrete and metal structures, hydromechanics, urban water and waste management, transportation planning and engineering, hydraulic engineering and materials. This flexibility lets you build an individual academic profile that suits the professional profiles of civil engineers. Graduates can handle complex tasks in their specialisation independently. Admission is through an aptitude assessment.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Civil Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Civil Engineering at Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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6.5

If you wish to submit a confirmation of your language of instruction as proof of your English language proficiency, the confirmation has to be issued by an administrative unit of the university (e.g. Examination Office, Registrars Office, Deans Office) on official university paper and has to bear a seal and an original signature.

German language

German for enrollment
A1
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C2 level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Applicants who haven't received their bachelor 's degree upon the application deadline but expect to receive it prior to the enrolment at TUM are also eligible to apply.

Optional

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Optional
GMAT
Not required
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Statement of Purpose

Personal statement (max. 2 pages) The statement of purpose must be written by applicants themselves. It should describe your academic and personal motivation for your choice of degree program. Any references to the work of others used in your work must be duly cited. For more information on length and other formal requirements, refer to the Academic and Examination Regulations of your degree program or visit the homepage of your TUM school.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae Required

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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Requirements

An application for the Master's degree programme in Civil Engineering requires a recognised Bachelor's degree from a university or university of applied sciences in Germany or abroad with a minimum duration of six semesters. Degrees in environmental engineering, civil engineering or an equivalent engineering course are accepted.

Admission is possible even if the final completion of the undergraduate degree programme has not yet taken place at the time of application. However, the final documents must be submitted by the time you enrol in the Master's programme.

Since the Master's degree programme in Civil Engineering is a hybrid Master's programme, in which parts of the overall programme can be taken either in German or English, sufficient language skills of either German or English must be proven.

GRE is optional

We may require additional documents depending on the type of secondary school diploma you earned and your country of origin (e.g. GRE, GATE, APS). After completing the online application process, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hard copy by the application deadline.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Civil Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date

Transcript of Records

Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)

Complete and Current Résumé

Passport

Proof of German or English Language Proficiency

Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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Application procedure

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Technical University of Munich

, Matriculation Office

, Arcisstr. 21

, 80333 Munich

, Germany

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

85 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,074 – 24,074 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 6,000 euros per semester.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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