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Technical University of Munich

Master in Bioeconomy (MSc)

Munich, Germany Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

TUM provides a broad spectrum of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical application. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, integrative research centres and strong ties to technology firms and start-ups. The university’s approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers in Europe and worldwide.

International students are well supported through dedicated services, English-language programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, and a vibrant campus life in Munich, a city known for its cultural offerings and strong economy. Career services, industry internships and entrepreneurship support help students transition from study to professional roles. For those seeking world-class research opportunities, practical industry engagement and a cosmopolitan German campus experience, TUM is a compelling choice.

About the Program

The MSc in Bioeconomy at Technical University of Munich in Straubing is structured around five compulsory subjects and a choice of two specialisation majors: Natural Sciences and Engineering or Social Sciences and Sustainability. Students who completed a Bachelor's combining economics with engineering and natural sciences may elect a larger technical-scientific module selection; those preferring economics and social sciences choose the corresponding major. The programme runs over 4 semesters and can start in either the winter or summer semester. Course areas include fundamentals in economics and sustainability, renewable materials and biotechnology, energy systems, simulation and optimisation, and electives in economics, management, and sustainability. A Master's thesis completes the programme. Tuition is EUR 8,000 per year. The programme is offered at the Straubing campus of Technical University of Munich.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 165% above the typical master's in Germany.

Median tuition for that cohort is 3,428 USD, across 1,085 programs in our catalog.

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