Automotive Engineering

The automotive industry is of outstanding importance both nationally and internationally. At the same time, the industry, its products, and the market are changing at a rapid pace. Students in the Master’s degree program in Automotive Engineering (M.Sc.) learn to analyze and actively shape these transformations and to develop technologically innovative solutions for the mobility of the future.

The program educates automotive engineers who are able to develop and implement innovative vehicles, mobility systems, and business models at the interface of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering. Students adopt a holistic perspective on mobility, vehicles, subsystems, and the diverse interactions among them. They combine an in-depth understanding of the engineering, mathematical, and scientific foundations of automotive engineering with individual areas of specialization, for example in production, materials, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, mobility and transport, simulation, control theory, or entrepreneurship and management.

Graduates of the program are interdisciplinary experts with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of automotive development and production. They are capable of analyzing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art technologies for use in vehicles and mobility systems in a requirements-oriented manner. They are also distinguished by strong cooperation and communication skills. This qualifies them excellently for positions of responsibility in all areas of the automotive industry or in the public sector, as well as for the continuation of their academic careers in the context of doctoral research.

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

• Degree program documentation for the Master’s program in Automotive Engineering (PDF, German)

The Master’s Program allows you to create your own individual study course plan. The Program is structured as follows:

• Master Modules, divided into main subject areas motor vehicles, power units, electronics and assistance systems, production and materials, methodology and engineering science flexibilization
• Practical courses
• Supplementary Subjects
• Research Internship (term project, team project, practical research course)
• Key Competences (language courses, soft skills workshops, …)
• Master’s Thesis

• Module Catalog: Description of program content (PDF, German)

The languages of instruction for this program are German and English. In addition to German-language modules, sufficient modules are offered in English, so that it is possible to complete the program both in German and exclusively in English; however, not all modules may be offered in both languages.

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

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 6,000 euros per semester.

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 note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master’s program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment allows the TUM school to which you are applying to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission to TUM.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) obtained outside of Germany must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist (Preliminary Documentation).

In detail:

• Applying for a Master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more  
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Curriculum (e.g. module description)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Proof of German or English Language Proficiency
• Transcript of Records
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document)
• Transcript of Records (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. A complete list of the required documents will be available in TUMonline once you have accepted your place in the degree program.

Application period for winter semester: 01.04. – 31.05.
Application period for summer semester: 01.10. – 30.11.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents. Proof of the completed bachelor's degree must be provided within one year of commencement of the master's program.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its Master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your Bachelor’s program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

In detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (appendix 2, PDF German) (PDF 141 KB)