Landscape Architecture (MSc) Technical University of Munich

The languages of instruction for this programme are German or English. This means that you can complete your studies in either German or English.

The Master's degree programme in Landscape Architecture is based at the Faculty of Architecture at the Technical University of Munich. Following the model of two-stage degree programmes, it builds on the Bachelor's degree programme in Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning at the Weihenstephan Science Centre of the TUM and on equivalent degree programmes at other universities. Graduates of equivalent degree programmes with fewer than 240 credits are required to make up missing credits upon admission, which extends the duration of study.

The Master's degree programme in Landscape Architecture lasts three semesters (90 ECTS). It is designed as a project study programme, with design-related project work being the central building block in dealing with complex and mostly interdisciplinary problems. The project work in particular involves an intensive examination of current landscape architectural and social issues with reference to current research, thus anticipating social challenges.

The first two semesters of study consist of project work and supplementary elective modules. The third semester is used to complete the Master's thesis, which must be completed within a period of six months.

The degree programme is supported by four core professorships. The Chair of Landscape Architecture and Public Space deals with the moderation and design of urban and landscape development processes, focusing on the careful conception of urban spaces that meet the current requirements of coexistence. The Chair of Landscape Architecture and Industrial Landscape focuses on the analytical, creative and technical examination of the historical, current and future relationship of society to nature in the city, garden and landscape, particularly in industrialised and post-industrial landscapes. The Department of Landscape Architecture of Regional Open Spaces works on the development of larger spatial contexts, cities and cultural landscapes and thus at the interface of open space theory, open space planning and landscape development. The newly appointed tenure-track professorship, Green Technologies in Landscape Architecture, deals with innovative biological-technical solutions in order to develop new open space architectural typologies and design approaches and to investigate their spatial-aesthetic effect and technical performance.

The Master's programme is an essential level for cooperation between the core professorships in teaching and research and at the same time builds up the next generation of researchers.

• The duration of study for students with an eight-semester Bachelor's degree programme (240 ECTS) with an integrated internship is three semesters.
• The duration of study for students with a six-semester Bachelor's degree programme and at least six months of practical experience or six months of study abroad is four semesters. 
• Without at least six months of practical work experience, the duration of study is five semesters.

Application Period

Winter semester: 1 January to 31 May
Summer semester: 1 October to 15 January

Please refer to the following website for more information on tuition fees at TUM: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition.

The Master in Landscape Architecture (LA) is an official programme of the Faculty of Architecture at the Technische Universität München (TUM). It is open to graduates of equivalent study courses at other universities. It is a scientific programme, combining aspects of planning, artistic creativity and technical knowledge in the field of Landscape Architecture. The objective is to provide a broad theoretical foundation and to give an orientation towards the professional practice. Students will develop and strengthen their competences in dealing with the analytic, artistic and technical aspects of designing open spaces and urban systems on different scales.

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

• Degree programme documentation for the Master's programme in Landscape Architecture (PDF, German)

4,000 EUR

Please refer to the following website for more information on tuition fees at TUM: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition.

For more information, refer to: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 1,000 EUR per month.

Please refer to the following page for more information: https://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/international/international-students-in-munich/in-preparation/cost-of-living/.

Please see the course wiki for details: https://collab.dvb.bayern/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=73389769.

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

Application Period

Winter semester: 1 January to 31 May
Summer semester: 1 October to 15 January

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

There are various opportunities as teaching assistants and research assistants at the university. Munich is also an excellent place to find internships at companies.

Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.

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