Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at Technical University of Munich is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 humanities. 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 Bioinformatics 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 113 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 113 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: München, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction in Biology I
- Introduction in Bioinformatics II
- Programming internship bioinformatics
- Algorithmics Bioinformatics I
- Algorithmics Bioinformatics II
- Introduction in programming
- Algorithms & Data Structures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The program is taught jointly with LMU Munich, which means students benefit from contact with leading experts and research specialists at both universities. TUM and LMU Munich offer an extensive list of modules and research areas to choose from, including protein prediction, sequence analysis, databases, software engineering, structural biology, and biochemistry.\xc2\xa0
Language of Instruction:\xc2\xa0German and English
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 113 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 113 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 113 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 113 (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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-04-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120