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Urbanism - Urban and Landscape Studies and Design

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
Delivery On-campus
Location Munich, Germany
Language German / English

Program Overview

How do we want to live tomorrow – and how do we shape our cities and landscapes accordingly? How can we respond to the current challenges facing urban living environments? The interdisciplinary Master’s program M.Sc. Urbanism at TUM prepares professionals to understand and actively shape spatial transformation processes in Germany, Europe, and around the world. At its core is the sustainable and design‑driven redevelopment of urban systems, based on close collaboration between disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, as well as the humanities and natural sciences. The program is aimed at all those who want to advance the social, ecological, and design-oriented development of urban spaces. With interdisciplinary perspectives and a high degree of creative freedom, the program prepares students for the complex challenges of urban transformation processes – from climate change to digitalization. The Master’s program in Urbanism addresses the complex challenges posed by global urbanization. Its focus lies on interdisciplinary approaches that shape urban transformation processes in sustainable, socially just, and future‑oriented ways. The program combines theory and practice and prepares graduates for a wide range of professional fields in urban planning, research, and international organizations.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Urbanism program, you are qualified to take on positions in public construction and planning authorities as well as in private architecture, engineering, and planning offices. You may also work in companies within the construction planning sector or the real estate industry. In addition, the degree qualifies and encourages you to pursue a doctorate and opens up opportunities in various fields of research.

Program Curriculum

You will complete a 4‑semester, full‑time Master’s program comprising 120 credits. At the core of the program is project‑based work, which is accompanied by elective modules. This means: • You will work on one‑ or two‑semester design and research projects. • You will write a master’s thesis on a self‑developed academic research question. • You will shape your own academic focus by selecting elective modules and project topics, or you may choose from the topics offered by the participating professorships. The program is complemented by: • compulsory foundational modules • freely selectable advanced modules – for example from architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and the social and environmental sciences The flexible study model encourages independent work, the development of individual areas of focus, and interdisciplinary thinking. It enables several possible study pathways: • A project‑oriented pathway based on predefined assignments offered by the various professorships involved in the program. • A pathway built around a self‑selected thematic and geographical specialization. • A pathway with a strong focus on independent academic work addressing spatial research questions. Combinations of these pathways are also possible. For details: Program Documentation

Admission Requirements

1. Entrance Qualification for Master's Degree Programs • A qualified bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning, Urban, Regional and Spatial Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban and Architectural Sociology, Environmental Sciences, or a comparable degree program (minimum of 6 semesters). • Applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree may also apply if they have already completed the majority of their coursework (for 6‑semester bachelor’s programs: at least 140 credits; for 7‑semester programs: 170 credits; for 8‑semester programs: 200 credits)Proof of completion must be submitted no later than one year after the start of the Master’s program. 2. Professional Experience or International Experience • Relevant practical experience (in Germany or abroad) in fields related to the profession — including urban design, urban planning, urban development, landscape architecture, or architecture with a focus on large‑scale spatial contexts — totaling at least six months,or one semester of study abroad with a minimum of 20 credits. • The internship must be completed at the time of application; submitting documents later is not possible. 3. German Language Proficiency 4. Program‑Specific Requirements / Eligibility Criteria • Competencies in both empirical‑analytical and design‑based methods • Existing subject knowledge from the bachelor’s degree in a spatially oriented discipline (see qualified bachelor’s degree) • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary academic environment Your suitability for the Master’s program will be assessed in a two‑stage aptitude assessment, which evaluates whether you meet the above‑mentioned program‑specific requirements. Further information on the aptitude assessment and selection process.

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
  • Start Date Winter Semester (October)
  • Language German / English
  • Duration 4 semesters
  • Credits 120 ECTS