Sport Science

The central focus of the bachelor's program in Sport Science is on the human locomotor system. The program conveys discipline-specific fundamentals in the areas of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and sport medicine. Thus students are prepared for current challenges in sport, sport management, and sport science.

The areas of nutrition and training as well as learning and behavior also play an important role. This content is complemented by basic knowledge of sociology and communications as well as the fundamentals of business administration.

Further, the degree in Sport Science offers the opportunity to prepare for professional life in a targeted manner, through internships and elective subjects. You are able to choose from the areas of applied sport science, health promotion through exercise and sport communications. 

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

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

The bachelor's program in Sport Science comprises three phases of study. Fundamental knowledge is conveyed in the first three semesters. Initial career guidance is provided during the forth semester. A specialization phase ensues during the fifth and sixth semesters, which can be planned on an individual basis.

In the interests of internationalization, the language of several of the degree’s required modules is exclusively English. German students will therefore find it easier subsequently to embark upon an international career, while foreign students will find it easier to complete their studies abroad at our school.

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German 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 German 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 language of instruction for this program is German or English. Depending on the focus area you choose, you can study in German, English or both languages. The language of instruction for each module is detailed in the module overview. To learn more about the language of instruction for each module, contact the departmental student advisor of this program.   

As a graduate, you possess a holistic understanding of the human locomotor system. In addition to the discipline-specific fundamentals, internships, and elective modules will have allowed you to begin to specialize and prepare for a professional career. 

Upon successfully completing the bachelor's program in Sport Science, professional opportunities arise in various sectors. These include sports clubs and associations, health care, sport management and sport communication, as well as commercial companies active in the sports sector. 

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

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Letter of Motivation
• 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 or invited to an admissions interview.

In Detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• The aptitude assessment procedure (German) (PDF 175 KB)

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

A 20-week internship during the 4th semester is part of the degree program.

• Internship Office