Master of Neuroengineering at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

University Rank:#22

International students can study the Neuroengineering 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 Neuroengineering

The ENB Elite Master of Science programme in Neuroengineering (MSNE) at the Technische UniversitÃ¤t MÃ¼nchen is a two-year graduate programme, with an optional Research Excellence Certificate, hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Center of Competence on Neuroengineering. The programme is interdisciplinary and combines experimental and theoretical neuroscience with profound training in engineering. Besides taking a series of mandatory core courses, students will have the opportunity to choose from electives from multiple disciplines and to gain research experience under the guidance of world-renowned faculty. The programme aims to attract high-profile international students and will provide a unique skill set that will open up career possibilities beyond the conventional job market.

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

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

The Elite Master of Science program in Neuroengineering combines experimental and theoretical neuroscience with profound training in engineering. It offers the chance to receive an optional Research Excellence Certificate.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Neuroengineering 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 (

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Neuroengineering at Technical University of Munich

Master of Neuroengineering at Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich