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M.Sc. Environmental Engineering

Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM) Munich

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Environmental Engineering at TUM in Munich is a full-time, English-taught Master of Science over four semesters with 120 ECTS, with a start in the winter or the summer semester. You learn to recognise, analyse and shape the interactions between natural systems, human activity and technical systems, with a focus on sustainability. Subjects range from hydrogeology and hydraulic engineering, environmental geotechnics and environmental hazards to resource-efficient urban planning and sustainable mobility planning, and they cover economic and social dimensions as well as engineering. You learn techniques for collecting many kinds of environmental data and methods for processing, visualising and interpreting it, and you analyse systems such as resource use, transport, water cycles, soils and air quality. Graduates can develop new technologies as well as planning and management strategies that meet the demands of sustainability. Admission is through an aptitude assessment.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Civil Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

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

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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6.5

The enrolment office publishes the accepted English Language certificates on their website. Additionally, English language sufficiency can be proven by proof successful participation and exam in the TUM courses "English for Environmental Engineering (C1)" or a minimum of 30 ECTS credits of University studies in English.

Academic requirements

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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yes

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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Personal statement (max. 2 pages) about your reasons for choosing the graduate studies in Environmental Engineering at TUM and your specific thematic interests.

yes

APS verification

APS certificate
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Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree obtained at a domestic or foreign university after at least six semesters of study in the area(s) of Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent engineering disciplines.

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. The aptitude assessment allows the TUM school to which you are applying to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Environmental Engineering

Programme-specific documents

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

Transcript of Records'

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)

Complete and Current Résumé

Passport

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

Step-by-step guide to applying for Environmental Engineering at Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)

Application procedure

An application form is only available during the application period on the campus management platform TUMonline. Please register in TUMonline and create your applicant account. All required application documents will be also listed there.

Selection process

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

Arcisstraße 21

80333 München

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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.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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

7%

2 accepted out of 27 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 27 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 27 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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