Sustainable Resource Management Technical University of Munich

Courses are held in English only. Participants must write their Master's thesis in English.

The pressure on natural resources, which are the basis of our lives, is continuously increasing due to human activity. Soil, water, air, and biological diversity are the sources of food, raw materials, and energy. They are living and recreational spaces and serve as sinks for harmful emissions. Suboptimal use creates social and economic problems: the global climate is changing dramatically. Environmental problems, soil degradation, and species loss are increasing. Biodiversity suffers. Competition for use and conflicts of interest arise.

The purpose of the Master’s programme is to educate students to become innovative and analytically-sharp thinking sustainability generalists who will develop comprehensive, scalable, and resilient solutions for the sustainable management of our natural resources. Explore concepts for sustainable management, consider social and political aspects, apply appropriate management methods, and discuss possible solutions with your fellow students from all over the world.

This international Master’s opens up new horizons for you! Each year, about 100 students from more than 30 different countries worldwide start their studies here.

31 May for all applicants for the following winter semester
(We recommend non-EU students to complete their application by 31 March at the latest.)

More information on tuition fees: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them: all information on waivers and scholarships. Please check which scholarship or waiver could fit you.

The MSc programme comprises four semesters:

• The first semester (October to March) covers compulsory introduction and basic modules.
• The second semester (April to September) comprises the first part of the elective modules. 
• In the third semester (October to March), the elective modules will be concluded.
• You will write your Master's thesis during the fourth semester (April to September).

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Students can do a voluntary internship related to the degree programme that can count as Free Elective module (seven weeks full-time, 10 ECTS).

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More information on tuition fees: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees/tuition

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them: all information on waivers and scholarships. Please check which scholarship or waiver could fit you.

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 1,200 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/.

Applicants must hold a qualified Bachelor’s degree obtained after a programme of at least six semesters from a domestic or foreign institution of higher education or at least an equivalent degree in engineering, science, economics, or social sciences or comparable programmes.

Important: The Bachelor's degree must already be available at the time of application. An application is not possible without proof of successful completion of studies (certificate of completion of studies).

For details about our new aptitude assessment procedure, please see our course website under the section “How do you apply for a place of study?”.

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this programme. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. 

• Certificate for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum of 88 points (Internet-based)
• IELTS: minimum overall band score of 6.5
• CAE (Cambridge Advanced English), Level A, B, C
• CPE (Cambridge Proficiency English), Level A, B, C
• PTE Academic/online (Pearson English Language Test) with an overall score of at least 65 points

If the medium of instruction in your undergraduate programme was English or if 60 credits were obtained for examinations administered in English-language examination modules, adequate proficiency in English is deemed proven. The medium of instruction must be stated in your transcript of records or in your degree certificate or you can submit an official confirmation issued by your prior university.

Learn more about recognised certificates and other ways to prove your language skills.

31 May for all applicants for the following winter semester
(We recommend non-EU students to complete their application by 31 March at the latest.)

"Deutschlandstipendium" (Germany Scholarship) at TUM:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance certificates from Germany or abroad
• Scholarship amount: 300 EUR per month
• Qualification requirements: academic achievement and aptitude, social engagement, a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical handicaps or a minority status

Scholarships for international students:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with non-German university entrance certificates
• Scholarship amount: one-time financial aid of 500 to 1,500 EUR per semester
• Qualification requirements: good academic record (merit), proven need (low income)

Learn more on scholarships

Student jobs are offered regularly within the departments and institutes of the university. Some students work at the nearby airport.

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! The Technical University of Munich (TUM) supports students and staff in their search for accommodation by providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own.

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations

The TUM Career Service offers students, graduates, doctoral candidates and alumni individual counselling appointments. The consultations range from application portfolio checks to decision-making aids and career orientation to classic career counselling/planning.

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