Master of Computational Mechanics at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

University Rank:#22

International students can study the Computational Mechanics at Technical University of Munich on the Munich campus in 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 Munich campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on October 1, 2026.

About Master of Computational Mechanics

Computational mechanics is a constantly growing field with impact on both science and industry in all areas of engineering. It is concerned with solving mechanical problems on the basis of numerical approximation methods, involving discretization of the underlying equations in both space and time. Nowadays, related skills are indispensable in civil and mechanical engineering, for the design of automobiles and spacecrafts, for developments in biomechanics and micro-electro-mechanical systems. Virtually, all technical disciplines make use of the fast progress in this area.

Computational mechanics brings together highly sophisticated methods of theoretical, applied and structural mechanics as well as computer science, software engineering and applied mathematics. The curriculum of the course encompasses, among others,

continuum mechanics, structural mechanics and theory of stability
structural and fluid dynamics
applied mathematics and functional analysis
computer science, programming and software engineering
linear and non-linear finite element methods
structural and multidisciplinary optimization
modelling and simulation
networking, distributed and parallel computing

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

Degree program documentation for the master's program in Computational Mechanics (PDF)

The Master of Science Program in Computational Mechanics combines theoretical and applied mechanics as well as computer science, software engineering and applied mathematics. New solutions for the numerical simulation of mechanical problems in engineering science are developed.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Computational Mechanics 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 Computational Mechanics

programmingAs a graduate with a M.Sc. in COME you are able to work in many different areas as you gain a deep understanding in mechanics modeling and simulation. You can start a career e.g. as software engineer or design calculation and simulation engineer respectively.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Computational Mechanics at Technical University of Munich

Master of Computational Mechanics at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich