Overview
The Technical University of Munich, Germany, through its Department of Informatics, offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence. This program, conducted in both German and English, spans a period of two years at the Masters level.
Course Details
| University | Technical University of Munich |
| Degree | M.Sc. (Master of Science) |
| Subjects | Cognitive Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence |
| Language | English & German |
| Study Mode | On Campus |
| Application Deadlines | Winter semester: 31 May; Summer semester: 30 Nov |
| Duration | 2 Years (starting: Both semesters) |
| Tuition Fees | Free (per semester) |
| Qualification Requirements | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, or a related subject. Students with backgrounds in embedded systems or systems engineering are also eligible. |
| Language Requirements |
English: IELTS (min 6.5), TOEFL iBT (min 88), Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) with grades A, B, or C. German: DSH (min DSH 2), Deutsche Sprachdiplom (DSD II B2/C1), telc Deutsch (min C1), TestDaF (min TDN 4), Goethe-Zertifikat (min B2). English proficiency can also be proven by a GMAT score higher than 600 or if the language of instruction in a bachelor’s program was predominantly English. German proficiency can be shown by a qualification assessment examination or a diploma from a German educational institution. |
| Application Procedure | No Admission Test/Interview; Application directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist) |
| Application Fee | The initial application fee is €75, and for every subsequent application, the fee is €30 each. |
Application Documents
- A signed application forms.
- A personal statement (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in the specific master’s program and your choice of TUM.
- Your current CV or résumé.
- An essay (about 1,000 words) in German or English on a specific topic (except for MSc. CSE applicants – check program pages for essay topics).
- The “Analysis of the curriculum” form, available on the application website for the respective study program.
- Your Bachelor’s degree certificate with a list of courses and grades or an official transcript of records. If these documents are not in German or English, they must be translated and notarized.
- Curriculum details (module descriptions, course catalogue, or syllabus) from your undergraduate degree (not required for MSc. CSE).
- Proof of English and/or German language proficiency as per the language requirements.
- GRE or GATE scores for applicants with a BSc. from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, or Pakistan (either original scorecard or scores transmitted directly by ETS).
- Preliminary documentation from Uni-assist for applicants with a bachelor’s degree from outside the EU/EEA.
- Optional: Certificates from any related professional training or additional qualifications (e.g., research competition participation, internships).
- A passport-sized photo.
- A copy of your passport.
- Confirmation of health insurance, required only for enrolment upon admission.
