Master of Science in Wood Technology Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

Your Gateway to the Global Wood Industry
This international Master’s programme in Wood Technology enables students from Germany, Europe and around the world to study in a truly international environment and gain first-hand experience of Germany and Europe. Learning alongside a diverse cohort, students build a strong and lasting international professional network. In addition to advanced technical expertise, the programme provides in-depth insight into the German and European wood industry, including business culture, strategic approaches, regulatory frameworks and cooperation models. Graduates are well prepared for international careers in the global wood industry and for effective cross-cultural collaboration.
The curriculum combines advanced engineering knowledge, data-driven methods and management skills, reflecting the evolving demands placed on engineers and managers in international wood-based industries and preparing graduates for responsible, future-oriented roles worldwide.
The Master’s programme is a cooperation between Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and Bern University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), both leading European institutions in timber and wood technology.

Career prospects
Graduates of the Master’s programme in Wood Technology are highly qualified experts in advanced wood technologies, data-driven methods, energy and logistics, as well as management and financing. The strong focus on practical application and applied research enables them to add immediate value in international companies and institutions in the timber, machinery, software and consulting sectors.
With technical, analytical, and leadership skills, graduates are prepared for senior roles in planning, project and production management, quality management, technical sales and marketing, supply chain management, research and higher education, particularly in a European and international context.

Our Master of Science programme is also the ideal basis for PhD studies.

Structure of the programme
The first semester provides students with a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and scientific methods, advanced wood-based materials, and data-oriented thinking. In parallel, students develop key competencies in supply chain management, sustainability, leadership and management. The second semester focuses on statistics and data science, energy systems, logistics and wood supply chains, as well as investment analysis and financing, strengthening students’ analytical, economic and decision-making skills. In the first and second semesters, students can choose from a flexible range of electives tailored to their personal interests, including systems engineering, change and quality management, product safety and testing, data-driven production design, machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as courses from the partner university. During the third semester, students will write their Master’s thesis and will be able to prove that they are able to work in a scientific and solution-oriented manner and to apply scientific methods when dealing with complex problems from the field of wood technology and related business areas.

Types of courses
Within one semester, students have a mixture of weekly lectures and seminars. Depending on the content, different types of courses are used. The courses in the “Skills for Management” field are interactive seminars, including group work. The modules taught by professors of Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences are mostly held as weekly lectures. Guest lecturers from different universities come to Rosenheim to teach block courses. The detailed description of the individual modules and part modules can be found in the current curriculum published every semester.

Required credits
The aim is to acquire an average of 30 credit points (CP) per semester for full-time students or an average of 15 credit points per semester for part-time students. During the entire course of study, 90 credit points (CP) must be achieved. A Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS credits is required for beginning the Master's programme. Students who have a primary academic degree that qualifies them for professional employment with fewer than 210 credits but at least 180 credits have the possibility of acquiring the missing credits during the Master's programme. Details for these regulations can be found in the study and examination regulations. The programme has a modular structure and comprises three semesters for full-time students and four to six semesters if completed on a part-time basis.

German language courses
The German language courses offered by the Language Centre of the university are not directly integrated into the programme structure. We are trying to integrate the timeslots into the schedule.

Bern University of Applied Sciences (BUAS), Switzerland

None required
For international students without industrial experience, it is highly recommended that you include an industry internship semester after the two theoretical semesters to gain practical experience. Though this is not an official requirement for completing the Master's programme, it usually provides a very good opportunity to develop a Master's thesis topic with an industrial company.

With a university entrance qualification from abroad via uni-assist:
15 February – 15 September for a study start in October (winter semester)

With a German university entrance qualification via TH Rosenheim application portal:
15 April – 15 September for a study start in October (winter semester)

Please check the website below, as the dates may be subject to change.

1. Admission to the Master’s degree programme requires a Bachelor’s degree (at least six semesters) in Wood Technology, Wood Building and Construction, Interior Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification gained in Germany or abroad. Furthermore, the personal motivation for studying should be explained in a motivational letter.
2. The qualification requirement for the English-language degree programme is English proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
3. If you do not have a German-language university entrance qualification, you must provide evidence of German language skills for English-taught degree programmes at level A2 or higher according to the CEFR (Common European Framework for Languages).

More detailed information on the admission requirements is available at the course website.

If you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you!

97 EUR student union contribution per semester

Each student needs about 992 EUR per month to cover living expenses, student accommodation, health insurance and other related costs in Rosenheim. We recommend calculating approx. 11,904 EUR per year in total.

For international students from non-EU countries

Proof of financial resources / blocked account: With a blocked account, you can provide evidence that you have adequate financial resources during the visa application process. The presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR. Please see the information from the Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visabestimmungen-node/sperrkonto-seite.

A limited number of student jobs are available at TH Rosenheim (e.g. for lab work, research projects or other support functions). Students can find part-time jobs at regional companies or in Munich.

Online job market at TH Rosenheim: You will find job postings on the internal online job market at TH Rosenheim.

Bavaria-wide job exchange: You will also find interesting job offers at https://jobboerse.th-rosenheim.de/index.php/en.

More helpful tips: Our website also provides practical advice about working in Bavaria, Germany: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/working-in-bavaria.

Applying for jobs and starting your career

The Career Centre provides students and graduates with information and advice on applying for jobs, career planning and starting out in the world of work.

International students who need assistance with writing applications have the chance to arrange individual appointments in English and German.

Munich Student Union halls of residence

Fall out of bed and into your lecture hall – thanks to the Munich Student Union, this is possible for students in Rosenheim. The student service provider runs two halls of residence here with a total of 345 spaces. Student rooms for international students are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Room rates are around 300 EUR per month. However, room reservations can only be made after being admitted to your degree programme in Rosenheim. Information for students looking for accommodation can be found at: http://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation.

Private rooms

Further information regarding accommodation in Rosenheim and Burghausen is available at: www.th-rosenheim.de/housing.

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim): To study at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) is to study in one of Germany’s most beautiful and economically attractive regions. With its high-quality and wide-ranging selection of degree programmes, excellent studying conditions, close links with industry and research, and a strong practical connection, our university offers a promising outlook – for studying, leisure time and careers. To help international students feel at home, the university offers a variety of services, such as German language courses and tutors assisting with everyday university life.

Five USPs for studying at TH Rosenheim:

• Low tuition fees for high-quality education
• Practice-oriented education with more than 100 laboratories
• A welcoming atmosphere with close contact between lecturers and students
• German language courses and career workshops for free
• Mountains on the horizon and leisure activities at every turn

Studying in Rosenheim

Rosenheim is located in the south-eastern part of the German state of Bavaria. Situated in between the three larger cities of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, it is the centre of a prospering economic region with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants. The Bavarian capital of Munich is only 30 minutes away by train and offers a lot of very attractive companies and job opportunities.

Studying at the Rosenheim campus means studying in beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany – particularly in terms of quality of life and recreational activities. The Rosenheim campus is located in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the main station, and even has its own train stop. Art, tradition and culture can be found everywhere in Rosenheim.

If you like nature and outdoor activities, you are just a stone's throw from the mountains and lakes where you can go hiking, swimming, sailing, skiing and much more. Chill out at the beach bar on Lake Chiemsee and enjoy beautiful sunsets on top of Germany's highest mountains.