MSc Data Engineering and Analytics

Overview

Sits between computer science and applied statistics: data management systems, large-scale machine learning and the engineering practice of putting models into production. Strong industry project component with Munich-based employers.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

€6,000 / semester

Sample data — not verified

Semester contribution

€145 / semester

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€1,350 / month

Indicative estimate for Munich, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics or engineering
• Demonstrated coursework in linear algebra, probability and programming
• Aptitude assessment including a possible interview
• CV and letter of motivation

Sample data — not verified · Technical University of Munich — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 88

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · Technical University of Munich — application dates

Program structure

120 ECTS

1. 1Core: database systems, machine learning, distributed data processing
2. 2Elective track in either data engineering or analytics
3. 3Practical data science lab with an industry partner
4. 4Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

Scholarships

No program-specific scholarship recorded. Check the university's central scholarship page and your home country's funding bodies.

About the university

A public research university concentrated on engineering, natural sciences, medicine and management. TUM runs a large English-taught master portfolio and charges no general tuition to international students at master level — only a semester contribution.

Founded

1868

Students

52,000

International students

34%

Living in Munich

Three main sites: the city centre campus, Garching (natural sciences and informatics) and Weihenstephan. Munich has the highest living costs in Germany, offset by strong working-student pay.

Application steps

1. 1Check whether the program applies directly or through uni-assist — most international master applications go through uni-assist.
2. 2Have your degree certificates and transcripts translated and certified, then submit them for preliminary review.
3. 3Upload the language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught, TestDaF/DSH for German-taught).
4. 4Submit the online application before the deadline and pay the uni-assist handling fee where it applies.
5. 5After admission, open a blocked account, take out health insurance and book a visa appointment.

Official sources

• Technical University of Munich — feesSample data — not verified
• Technical University of Munich — application datesSample data — not verified
• Technical University of Munich — entry requirementsSample data — not verified