Program Overview
The Cartography at Technical University of Munich is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cartography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: München, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cartography programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- During the 1st semester at TUM, the foundations in cartography and geovisualization are taught.
- In the 2nd semester at TUW students gain knowledge in multimedia cartography, especially in web mapping, mobile internet and location-based services (LBS).
- Students specialize in mobile cartography and 3D cartography in the 3rd semester at TUD.
- During the first and third semester, online modules from the University of Twente are integrated in the curriculum.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applications are open to all candidates with an above-average Bachelor degree or its equivalent in science or engineering, e.g. cartography, geography, geodesy or computer science.
If you wish to apply for admission to the Master of Science programme in Cartography, you are requested to submit the following documents before application deadline:
- Printed & signed TUMonline application form (which you get after concluding TUMonline application)
- Current passport photo (uploaded in the TUMonline application system)
- Passport (digital or analog copy)
- Detailed curriculum vitae (digital document uploaded in the TUMonline application system)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 128 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Technical University of Munich directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München / TUM) is a world-renowned public research university in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1868 and consistently ranked as one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120