Master of Chemical Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

University Rank:#22

International students can study the Chemical Engineering at Technical University of Munich on the Garching campus in Munich, Germany. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the Garching campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on October 1, 2026.

About Master of Chemical Engineering

The master's program in Chemical Engineering is an interdisciplinary program run by the Departments of Chemistry and of Mechanical Engineering. A Master's in Chemical Engineering is a professional qualification that is much sought after in industry. It combines the application-based procedures of engineering with the perspective of the natural sciences, which is oriented more towards fundamentals. In the context of the master's program you can decide whether to specialize in chemical process engineering, biotechnology, or catalysis and reaction engineering.

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

Degree program documentation for the master's program in Chemical Engineering (PDF, German)

The master's program in Chemical Engineering offers a unique combination of the natural sciences and engineering. It also offers you the opportunity to select your own specialty.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Chemical Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Entry Requirements

In terms of applying to TUM, international refers to the country where you have completed your secondary school or your undergraduate studies. It does not refer to your country of origin or the place you live.

when applying to a bachelor's degree program: You have completed your secondary school education outside of Germany with something other than a German Abitur.when applying to a master's degree program: You have completed your undergraduate studes (i.e. your bachelor's) outside of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.

To qualify for a master's degree program, you need a first academic degree, e.g. a bachelor's. The exact requirements for every degree program are stated in the Academic and Examination Regulations.

Regardless of the program you are interested in, you need an undergraduate degree which is at least equal to a German bachelor's degree with a duration of 3 years (6 semester) to be eligible to apply for a master's program.

You can look up your degree in the anabin database (available in German only) to get a first orientation whether you are generally qualified for a master's degree program in Germany.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

English Program Requirements

All degree programs at TUM Informatics require proof of proficiency in German, English, or both.

Check TUM’s central admissions website for information on accepted language proficiency certificates here.

Please remember that you often will need to sign up for language tests several months in advance.

Should you have no knowledge in German at all, you should plan to devote approximately 9 to 12 months to intensive courses in order to reach the required level. You must be able to prove proficiency in the relevant language for your program in order to be admitted.

For Master's applications at the department of Informatics: if the language of instruction of your Bachelor's degree was English (100%), this can be accepted as English language proof for the Master's application.
A Bachelor's thesis written in English can also be accepted as English proof. In this case a document from your university (

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Chemical Engineering

For graduates of the master's program in Chemical Engineering diverse opportunities arise: in industry at research institutes or institutions of higher education and also in public services.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Chemical Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Master of Chemical Engineering at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich