Engineering Science

The degree program in Engineering Science is geared toward students seeking a broad foundational education and training in the sciences and associated methodologies, without having to commit to traditional engineering subjects. The course specifically addresses those who are interested in pursuing a professional career on the interfaces between the classic disciplines. Examples are mechatronics, process engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, mechanics of materials, and software engineering. However, students can also pursue a classic degree in the engineering departments at the Technical University of Munich, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer engineering.

The central concern that drives the degree program is to convey the broad methodological foundations of the discipline, as required to work in engineering, without bringing a specific applied field to the fore. In addition, students receive a sound vocational education and training in mathematics and the natural sciences that is clearly more advanced than that offered by conventional degree programs in engineering. Here, equal emphasis is placed on theoretical and methodological orientation, as well as on the integration of content that is relevant to practical application in industry. During the course of their studies, students are given the opportunity to specialize in engineering sciences or in new interdisciplinary fields. 

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Engineering Science (PDF, German) 

The degree program is designed to be completed within six semesters.

• The first four semesters convey thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering science and the natural sciences, as well as mathematics and informatics. These are complemented by interdisciplinary qualifications.
• In the fifth and sixth semesters, students have the opportunity to begin to specialize in content, including that related to a possible master’s program.
• The degree program concludes with the bachelor’s thesis in the sixth semester.

• Program structure: Overview of modules

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German and English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Languages of instruction:

The languages of instruction for this program are German and English. This means that you need to complete modules in both German and English in the course of your studies.

As a graduate you possess a broad, method-oriented vocational education and training in general engineering science, the natural sciences, mathematics, and informatics. In addition, you will have created your own profile within the broad field of engineering science in accordance with your choice of specialties.

Based on your individual focus on a specific area of specialization during the degree program, you have the opportunity to successfully complete an associated master's program at the Technical University of Munich.

Should you decide to enter into professional employment upon successfully completing the bachelor's program, numerous opportunities arise in many different areas. In addition to mechatronics and process engineering, these also include biomedical engineering, materials science, mechanics of materials, and software engineering.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?
• Important information about your application from the TUM school or department

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

Students who earned their higher education entrance qualification in a non-German language school in another country and whose native language is not German must take part in an admissions interview to assess their subject-specific language skills. 

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 272 KB)

The online application process takes place through our application portal TUMonline.

This degree program does not encompass a compulsory internship nor is an internship a requirement for admission. However, it is recommendable, as a rule, to gain practical experience as soon as possible.

• Internship Office