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    Technical University of Munich

    Master in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)

    Munich, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Master in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)

    For Master in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE), tuition is 6000 EUR per semester international.

    The MSc in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Technical University of Munich is structured around 120 ECTS credits, comprising 90 credits of coursework and a 30-credit Master's thesis. The coursework is divided into four modules: Scientific Computing (31 credits, mandatory), Computer Science (10 credits mandatory and 10 elective), Applied Mathematics and Numerical Methods (16 elective credits), and Applications of CSE (8 elective credits), where each student selects one application area from fields such as computational fluid mechanics, computational structural dynamics, computational physics, or computational methods in medicine or biology. The remaining 15 credits come from a broader elective catalogue including parallel and distributed computing, probabilistic and stochastic methods, and data-driven simulation. The 4-semester programme begins in the winter semester at the Garching b. München campus. An optional honours programme requires an additional 30 ECTS in topical courses, soft skills seminars, and a research-oriented honours project; admission to this track takes place at the end of the first semester. Tuition fees are 12,000 EUR per year. The programme is offered at the Technical University of Munich in Garching b. München, Germany.

    About Technical University of Munich

    The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

    TUM provides a broad spectrum of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical application. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, integrative research centres and strong ties to technology firms and start-ups. The university’s approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers in Europe and worldwide.

    International students are well supported through dedicated services, English-language programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, and a vibrant campus life in Munich, a city known for its cultural offerings and strong economy. Career services, industry internships and entrepreneurship support help students transition from study to professional roles. For those seeking world-class research opportunities, practical industry engagement and a cosmopolitan German campus experience, TUM is a compelling choice.

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    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4.5 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 88 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 88 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 6.5

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