Sustainable Resource Management Technical University of Munich

The pressure on natural resources, which are the basis of our lives, is continuously increasing due to human activity. Soil, water, air, and biological diversity are the sources of food, raw materials, and energy. They are living and recreational spaces and serve as sinks for harmful emissions. Suboptimal use creates social and economic problems: the global climate is changing dramatically. Environmental problems, soil degradation, and species loss are increasing. Biodiversity suffers. Competition for use and conflicts of interest arise.

The purpose of the Master’s programme is to educate students to become innovative and analytically-sharp thinking sustainability generalists who will develop comprehensive, scalable, and resilient solutions for the sustainable management of our natural resources. Explore concepts for sustainable management, consider social and political aspects, apply appropriate management methods, and discuss possible solutions with your fellow students from all over the world.

This international Master’s opens up new horizons for you! Each year, about 100 students from more than 30 different countries worldwide start their studies here.

The MSc programme comprises four semesters:

• The first semester (October to March) covers compulsory introduction and first elective modules.
• The second semester (April to September) comprises the next part of the elective modules. 
• In the third semester (October to March), the elective modules will be concluded.
• You will write your Master's thesis during the fourth semester (April to September).

Students can do a voluntary internship related to the degree programme that can count as a free elective module (seven weeks full-time, 10 ECTS).

Applicants must hold a qualified Bachelor’s degree obtained after a programme of at least six semesters from a domestic or foreign institution of higher education or at least an equivalent degree in engineering, science, economics, or social sciences or comparable programmes.

Important: The Bachelor's degree must already be available at the time of application. An application is not possible without proof of successful completion of studies (certificate of completion of studies).

For details about our new aptitude assessment procedure, please see our course website under the section “How do you apply for a place of study?”.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 1,200 EUR per month.

Please refer to the following page for more information: https://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/international/international-students-in-munich/in-preparation/cost-of-living/.

Student jobs are offered regularly within the departments and institutes of the university. Some students work at the nearby airport.

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

"Deutschlandstipendium" (Germany Scholarship) at TUM:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance certificates from Germany or abroad
• Scholarship amount: 300 EUR per month
• Qualification requirements: academic achievement and aptitude, social engagement, a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical handicaps or a minority status

Scholarships for international students:

• Who can qualify: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with non-German university entrance certificates
• Scholarship amount: one-time financial aid of 500 to 1,500 EUR per semester
• Qualification requirements: good academic record (merit), proven need (low income)

Learn more about scholarships.

The TUM Career Service offers students, graduates, doctoral candidates and alumni individual counselling appointments. The consultations range from application portfolio checks to decision-making aids and career orientation to classic career counselling/planning.

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