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    Technical University of Munich

    Master of Science in Environmental Engineering

    Munich, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    Introduction

    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.

    About the Program

    The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Munich trains engineers to address environmental protection with a forward-looking perspective. The programme emphasises water, soil, infrastructure, and cross-cutting methods, and treats sustainability and impact-oriented engineering as central concerns. The programme runs over four semesters and can begin in either the winter or summer semester. Students choose two of eleven fields of study at the start of the first semester, defining their specialisation profile. The fields available are Urban Water Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrogeology and Groundwater and Geothermal Energy, Modelling and Measurement of Flow and Transport, Resource Efficiency in Urban Planning, Environmental Geotechnics, Environmental Hazards and Risk, Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning, Transportation Engineering and Control, and Water-Energy-Food Nexus. A common block on Cross Cutting Methods, Technologies and Fundamentals runs across the first three semesters, covering environmental data acquisition, processing, and modelling, laboratory skills, and software use. An applied study project is also completed during this period. The fourth semester is devoted to the Master's thesis. The programme is offered at the Technical University of Munich in München, Germany.

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    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 88 PTE Academic: 65 IELTS Academic: 6.5

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