# Sustainable Energy and Processes (MSc) at TUM

English-taught master developing ecologically responsible and economically viable process-engineering solutions, with depth in mechanical, chemical, thermal, bioprocess and energy-process engineering plus materials science, and optional specialisation across four sub-areas. All compulsory modules and most electives are offered only in English. Based at TUM Campus Straubing für Biotechnologie und Nachhaltigkeit, approximately 120km from Munich.

University: Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich) (https://studygermany.dev/universities/tum.md)
City: Munich (https://studygermany.dev/cities/munich.md)
HTML page: https://studygermany.dev/programmes/tum-msc-sustainable-energy-and-processes/

## At a glance

- Degree: MSc
- Language of instruction: English
- English requirement: TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 6.5 (an English-medium bachelor's is also accepted)
- German requirement: not required
- ECTS: 120
- Duration: 4 semesters
- Intake: Winter & summer
- Tuition: €4,000 per semester (rate depends on student category; see fee notes)
- Semester contribution: €82
- Semester ticket included: no

Fee notes: ⚠ TUM charges tuition to non-EU/EEA students newly enrolling from WS 2024/25: €4,000/semester for this programme (confirmed verbatim on the TUM programme page), on top of the €82/semester Studierendenwerk fee (WS 2026/27). Note that Straubing's student-union contribution is €82, lower than the €97 charged at the Munich-area campuses. EU/EEA citizens, holders of a German Abitur and holders of a completed German degree pay no tuition; merit- and need-based fee waivers exist. No semester ticket is bundled - students subscribe separately to the discounted student Deutschlandticket. Verify at https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees

## Admission requirements

- Prior degree: University degree in the technology of biogenic resources, energy engineering, bio- or chemical process engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable subject
- Minimum grade: not confirmed
- Prerequisite credits: Subject prerequisites per the programme statute (thermodynamics, chemistry basics)
- Also required: Eignungsverfahren (aptitude assessment) applies. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission - applicants are ranked. Check TUMonline for current procedure details. uni-assist VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) required for applicants with a non-German bachelor's degree; APS certificate required for applicants from China, India and Vietnam.

## Application deadlines

- All applicants, winter semester: 2026-05-31 (PASSED as of the last site build; the window usually repeats next cycle). ⚠ Application window 1 February - 31 May annually via TUMonline - this programme opens on 1 February, unlike the 1 January or 1 April start used by most Straubing and Weihenstephan programmes. TUM strongly encourages non-EU applicants to apply by 15 March so there is time for visa processing; missing documents such as the uni-assist VPD can follow until the final deadline.
- All applicants, summer semester: 2026-11-30. Application window 1 October - 30 November annually via TUMonline.

## How to apply

- uni-assist required: yes (the deadline notes show who this applies to)
- Application portal: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/
- Official programme page: https://www.cs.tum.de/en/study/master/sustainable-energy-and-processes

## External resources

- [Programme overview (TUM)](https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/sustainable-energy-and-processes-master-of-science-msc)
- [TUM Campus Straubing programme page](https://www.cs.tum.de/en/study/master/sustainable-energy-and-processes)
- [DAAD listing](https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programmes/en/detail/10379/)
- [Apply via TUMonline](https://campus.tum.de)


## Focus areas

- Renewable energy and resources
- Circular economy and recycling

## Provenance

Last checked: 2026-08-09

- TUM Campus Straubing - Sustainable Energy and Processes M.Sc. (English-only compulsory modules, €4,000 non-EU tier, 1 February winter opening confirmed): https://www.cs.tum.de/en/study/master/sustainable-energy-and-processes
- TUM programme detail - Sustainable Energy and Processes M.Sc.: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/sustainable-energy-and-processes-master-of-science-msc