Bioeconomy (MSc)
Technical University of Munich · Straubing, Germany
Open
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Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
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Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of at least 140 ECTS in Management, Business Administration, Economics, related Social Sciences or in a comparable Bachelor’s programme. You should have successfully completed some of the following modules worth at least: 5 ECTS in empirical methods, 10 ECTS in business (management) / "Betriebswirtschaftslehre“, 10 ECTS in economics / “Volkswirtschaftslehre”, 10 ECTS in mathematics and statistics or/and 10 ECTS in circular economy and sustainability.
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 65 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 88 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 88 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 October - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 April - 31 May
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €8,000
- Semester contribution (2×)
- For more information, refer to: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.
- Living costs (12 months)
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Compare my optionsThe programme
In addition to five compulsory subjects, two specialisations are offered: the Major in Social Sciences and Sustainability or the major in Natural Sciences and Engineering. Students who have already completed a combination of economics with engineering and natural sciences in their Bachelor’s programme (for example, successful graduates of the BSc Bioeconomy or the BSc Sustainable Management and Technology) and who are aiming for a further technical-scientific specialisation…
- How it is organised
- The programme is divided into the following four areas: Fundamentals in Economics and Sustainability: Advanced Empirical Research, Operations Research, Behavioural Public Economics, Principles of Life Cycle Assessment, Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics Elective Courses in Natural…
- Part-time work
- Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Straubing
A small Danube city in Lower Bavaria where the university studies what comes after oil: biotechnology, bioeconomy and sustainable management.
Straubing is an independent city of about 49,000 people on the Danube, in the farmland of Lower Bavaria. The Technical University of Munich runs a campus here that is dedicated to renewable raw materials, biotechnology and sustainability, and several of its…
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