Risk and Safety (MSc) Technical University of Munich

The management of risks is an essential task in engineering and society. Without demonstrating sufficient safety, it is not possible to introduce new technologies, for example, autonomous transportation systems or sustainable energy production and storage. Similarly, the assessment and management of risk is essential for the optimal design and operation of engineering systems and processes, ranging from management of the built environment under climate change to the optimisation of maintenance processes for a fleet of aircraft. More broadly, policy making for anthropogenic systems requires experts who understand risk and uncertainty and their impact on the outcomes of decisions, such as when developing, implementing and communicating strategies for dealing with epidemics or natural hazards.

This unique MSc programme educates future experts to address these challenges. Graduates of this MSc programme will be able to understand, assess and communicate risks and develop strategies for efficiently providing safety. To this end, the MSc programme combines a multidisciplinary set of courses on the following:

• domain specific engineering expertise
• stochastic modelling and computation
• understanding risk perception and communication
• methods and tools for managing safety and risks

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

Degree programme documentation for the Master's programme in Risk and Safety (PDF, German)

The degree programme is divided into three compulsory and three elective blocks:

Compulsory blocks: 

• Fundamentals
• Risk & Society
• Risk in Practice

Elective blocks: 

• Risk Methods & Analysis
• Risk Management
• General elective modules

The MSc enables students to specialise in specific application domains by offering a large portfolio of courses from a wide range of domains represented at TUM. The MSc programme values project-based learning and encourages interaction with industry, e.g. through a dedicated module called “RiskLab”.

The following documents are required for the application:

• Bachelor's certificate
• English language certificate
• Letter of motivation
• Curricular analysis
• Curriculum
• Essay
• Curriculum vitae

Detailed information about the application process can be found on the ED Wiki.

For more information, refer to: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 1,000 EUR per month.

There are various opportunities as teaching assistants and research assistants at the university. Munich is also an excellent place to find internships at companies.

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

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

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

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! The Technical University of Munich (TUM) supports students and staff in their search for accommodation by providing personal advice, in-house listings and useful information to ensure that you can quickly find a place to call your own.

https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations