4 semesters
English
1,500+ EUR/sem
Winter
The Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM) is one of the top universities in Germany, known for its excellence in engineering and technology. The Geodesy and Geoinformation course at TUM is highly regarded for its comprehensive curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. Students in this program have the opportunity to learn about the measurement and representation of the Earth, as well as the use of geographic information systems for various applications. The faculty members are experts in their field and provide valuable insights and guidance to the students. Graduates from this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in surveying, mapping, and geospatial analysis.
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What you need to apply for Geodesy and Geoinformation at Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)
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If you wish to submit a confirmation of your language of instruction as proof of your english language proficiency, the confirmation has to be issued by an administrative unit of the university (e.g. Examination Office, Registrars Office, Deans Office) on official university paper and has to bear a seal and an original signature.
Recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.
Application Period Winter semester: 01.04. – 31.05.
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its Master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your Bachelor’s program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected, or invited to an admissions interview.
Minimum requirements to apply for a Master’s program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment allows the TUM school to which you are applying to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.
During the application period, you must apply through the [TUMonline application portal](https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-inf...) and upload your application documents.
If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as [notarized](https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-inf...) hardcopies by post to be enrolled.
Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA must have their documents reviewed in advance through [uni-assist.](https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-inf...)
What to prepare for your application to Geodesy and Geoinformation
Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
Transcript of Records
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Letter of Motivation
Complete and Current Résumé
Passport
if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) was obtained outside the EU/EEA (from winter semester 2025/26: outside Germany)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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uniassist
The selection is made via a so-called aptitude procedure. In the two-stage process, after an official application has been submitted, applicants are assessed to determine whether they meet the specific requirements for the master's program. In the first stage, the bachelor's degree grade and the submitted documents are evaluated by means of a point system. Depending on the score achieved, they are either admitted immediately, rejected, or invited to a selection interview.
Apply via
uni_assist_vpd_plus_direct
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Technical University of Munich
Arcisstrasse 21
80333 Munich
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Tuition
1,500+ EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
6,000 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
26,904 – 35,904 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
6000 Euros/semester
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