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Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #22
Tuition Semester contribution ~€150 + possible non-EU surcharge
Degree Master of Science
Duration 4 semesters
Deadline Summer semester: November 15 – January 15
Delivery On-campus
Location Munich, Germany
Language German / English

Program Overview

You don't want to commit to a specific industry just yet, but would rather focus on developing your engineering skills in the manufacturing sector and setting your own priorities? Starting with development and design and moving on to production and logistics, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the entire product development process and acquire key skills in the field of operational management in mechanical engineering. The aim of this Master Degree Program is the academic training of engineers to become experts of the manufacturing industry. Starting with the development up to the production and logistics you will learn everything about the whole product development process. Furthermore you acquire core competences in management. Graduates of this master's program have a qualification profile that is primarily composed of the three core competence fields of development and design, production engineering and logistics, and management in mechanical engineering.

Career Opportunities

Upon completing the Master Degree Course in Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering, opportunities arise in many and various areas. Starting with development and production up to distribution and management areas, you are especially capable to take a leading position in technical areas. Typically fields of activity are purchasing, distribution and production as well as project management, technology management and production management or controlling of technical aims. In addition, attractive career opportunities are available in the following areas: at universities and research institutions, in government agencies, and in the service sector. Are you developing a business idea during your studies and want to start a company? We can support you in this as well!

Program Curriculum

The Master Degree Course allows you to create your own individual study course plan. The Program is structured as follows: • Master Modules, divided into main subject areas development and design, Production and logistics, management, industry-specific knowledge, complementary skills and engineering science flexibilization • Practical courses • Supplementary Subjects • Research Internship (term project, team project, practical research course) • Key Competences (language courses, soft skills workshops, …) • Master’s Thesis The course of study includes e.g. modules on • Development and design (drive system technology, machine system technology, methods of product development, multidisciplinary design optimization), • Production and Logistics (Assembly, Handling and Industrial Robots, Planning of Technical Logistics Systems, Cutting Machine Tools, Forming Machine Tools), • Management (Designing and Scheduling Lean Manufacturing Systems, Factory Planning, Corporate Management Methods, Quality Management). • module list

Admission Requirements

You apply with your entrance qualification for master's degree program. If your degree certificate is not yet available at the time of application, you may only apply if you can prove that you have earned at least: • 140 credits from a bachelor’s program with a standard duration of 6 semesters, • 170 credits from a bachelor’s program with a standard duration of 7 semesters, • 200 credits from a bachelor’s program with a standard duration of 8 semesters. Proof of the required credits must be provided via a transcript of records confirmed by your student office/examination office (stamped and signed). Please submit your bachelor’s degree certificate immediately upon receipt, but no later than one year after starting the master’s program, to the Admissions and Enrollment Department of the TUM Center for Study and Teaching. If you did not obtain your master’s entry qualification (e.g., bachelor’s degree) in Germany, you must have your application documents pre-checked by the University Application Service for International Students (uni-assist e.V.). You will then receive a preliminary review documentation (VPD) The language of instruction in this program is German. Please check which proof of German/English language proficiency is required. Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, and Pakistan will need a GRE (General) with minimum scores in the areas listed below to complete their application materials. The minimum scores required are: • Verbal Reasoning: no minimum score. • Quantitative Reasoning: 164 • Analytical Writing: 4.0 • Institution code: 7806, Department code: 5199 ("all other departments") Alternatively, a GATE test may be submitted. The lower limit here is the "minimum qualifying score of the respective year". Universities often provide a so-called module handbook, which describes all modules in the program. The term “curriculum” is also commonly used. Each description must include the module contents and the competencies taught. This is essential for the subject-specific qualification review as part of the aptitude assessment. A study plan alone is not sufficient! If your university does not provide a module handbook, please obtain written confirmation of this. In that case, you are required to compile the course contents of the relevant subjects yourself. Grade and credit history (Formular zur Leistungsübersicht) The link to “Master-EV” for creating the form will be provided during the online application. Fill out the form to the best of your knowledge. Compare, if necessary, the module descriptions of the compulsory subjects in the TUM bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering with the descriptions of your own subjects. Please note that the information must be provided in German or English. Questions regarding allocation will not be answered. We trust you, as a master’s applicant, to know best which of your completed courses belong to which subject group. When deciding whether a

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

Semester contribution ~€150 + possible non-EU surcharge

Non-EU students pay additional tuition (~€2,000–3,000/semester). Semester fee covers Deutschlandticket for public transport in Bavaria.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

TUM offers semester contributions (~€150) plus public transport in Bavaria (Deutschlandticket). Non-EU students may pay additional tuition fees (~€2,000–3,000/semester). Funding: DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, BayBAföG (Bavarian student grants), TUM scholarships.

About Technical University of Munich

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Technical University of Munich

Munich, Germany

TheTechnical University of Munich(TUMorTU Munich;German:Technische Universität München) is apublicresearch universityinMunich,Bavaria,Germany. It specializes inengineering,technology,medicine,...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Summer semester: November 15 – January 15
  • Start Date Winter Semester (October)
  • Language German / English
  • Duration 4 semesters
  • Credits 120 ECTS