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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

Do you want to make a significant contribution to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented society through multidimensional approaches? By deepening your technical and methodological knowledge in the fundamentals of engineering and the core subjects of mechanical engineering, you will further expand your scientific research skills. In combination with a wide range of subjects offered by other TUM Schools, you will be able to create a program that is perfectly tailored to your needs. The mechanical and plant engineering industry works innovation based on future challenges every day. Regarding the digital revolution, highly qualified engineers must develop solutions in the fields of industry 4.0, efficient processes and sustainable production. The aim of the Master Degree Course Mechanical Engineering is to educate students in fundamentals of engineering science and – according to that – in core competences to prepare them for challenges and their career. This enables them to find tomorrow’s solutions.

Career Opportunities

After completing the master's program in mechanical engineering, you will have opportunities in many different areas. These include mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and vehicle construction, as well as the aerospace industry, supplier companies, and engineering firms. In addition, attractive career opportunities are available in the following areas: at universities and research institutions, at government agencies, and in the service sector. Have you developed 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 Courseallows you to create your own individual study course plan. The Program is structured as follows: • Master Modules, divided into main subject areas fundamentals of engineering sciences, core subjects of mechanical engineering, related areas 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 program includes modules on • Engineering fundamentals (e.g. manufacturing technologies, automation engineering, gas dynamics, nonlinear continuum mechanics, finite elements, motion engineering) • core subjects of mechanical engineering (e.g. electrical machines, robot dynamics, networked control systems, planning of technical logistics systems, interfaces and particle technology) and on • related subjects (e.g. real-time systems, fundamentals of energy management, management science, project organization and management in software engineering, fundamentals of biophysics). • 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 and/or English. 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. ! Please note changes to the admission process for the Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering, effective for all applications submitted on or after April 01, 2026 (Readable

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