Science and Technology Studies (STS) Technical University of Munich

Courses are held in English.

The MA Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a unique Master’s programme that puts the relations and interactions between science, technology, society and politics front and centre. From biotechnology to energy transitions, from automated mobility to data security – the big challenges that society is facing today are inseparably scientific, technical and social. In today’s highly technologised societies, STS tackles questions such as the following:

• How can we understand scientific and technological change?
• How do science, technology and society influence and shape each other?
• Which inter- or transdisciplinary forms of knowledge production are necessary?
• How do science and technology differ across regulatory, cultural and policy contexts?

The MA STS offers a research-oriented graduate education in the flourishing field of Science and Technology Studies for students interested in a comprehensive social science perspective in today’s highly technologised societies.

1 January - 31 May

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

International student groups

Study abroad options

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.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 900 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/.

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Adequate knowledge of the English language; students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through an acknowledged language test such as

• “Test of English as a Foreign Language“ (TOEFL) (with at least 88 points),
• “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS) (with at least 6.5 points) or
• “Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations” (CAE, CPE).

Alternatively, adequate language skills may be proven if 12 credits were obtained in the Bachelor’s programme for courses held in English. (In this case, an official document from the university has to be submitted stating that the courses and the respective exams were held entirely in English.)

1 January - 31 May

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

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

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! TUM supports students and staff in their search for accommodation, providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own. Further information can be found here.

https://www.community.tum.de/en/career-service/