International Programmes 2024/2025

Science and Technology Studies Science and Technology Studies

Technical University of Munich • München

Degree
Master of Arts
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English.

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

1 January - 31 May

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,000 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

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

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

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.

Course organisation
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Description of other international elements

International student groups, study abroad options

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,000 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

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

Semester contribution

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

Costs of living

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/.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

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

Academic admission requirements

Please click here.

Language requirements

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.)

Application deadline

1 January - 31 May

Submit application to

In order to apply at TUM, you need to open a TUMonline account: https://campus.tum.de/tumonline/webnav.ini.

Our application wizard will guide you step by step through the online application procedure.

For more information, check: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application-and-acceptance/online-application/.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

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

Accommodation

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.

Career advisory service

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

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme

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