In order to select the most motivated, excellent and committed applicants from the great number of applications for places on the study program, the Technische Universitaet Muenchen has a two-stage eligibility procedure for the allocation of study places.

Aptitude test for the Master program Industrial Engineering (TUM-WIN) for applicants in WS 2011/2012

Please note that under the terms of the aptitude test, interviews are conducted as a rule in July, for applicants who were not admitted or rejected in the first stage on the basis of written application documents. Please also note that the date of interview cannot be postponed and that in the event of non-attendance at interview, admission is no longer possible.

Applicants who cannot provide evidence of eligibility for the TUM-WIN Master program may repeat the eligibility test once. Admission to the TUM-WIN Master program valid for the coming winter semester.


Assessment of written application documents (1st stage)

• Eligible applicants - these shall receive confirmation that they have passed the aptitude test and the necessary documents for matriculation in the Master program of the TUM.
• Unsuitable applicants will be sent a rejection.
• Applicants whose eligibility, after reviewing the application documents, is still in doubt shall be called to an interview for verbal assessment of eligibility.

The eligibility interview (2nd stage; end of July/beginning of August)

• Suitable Applicants who then receive confirmation that they have passed the aptitude test and have submitted documentation necessary for immatriculation to the Master program at the TUM.
• Unsuitable Applicants will be sent a rejection letter.

The respective charter

All legally-recognized regulations for eligibility procedures are based on this clause of the university statutes.

Application for the Master program Industrial Engineering is by means of online-application as set forth in the regulations of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen. When you have set up an applicant account, you can then log in. You must answer questions in respect of personal details and your previous qualifications. Once the study program for which you wish to apply is entered, you can then submit your curriculum vitae, letter of motivation and essay as a data upload. When you have completed the questions, your data will then be stored (this also means that all data are lost if you do not complete the entry process in full). You may also upload the documents at a later date. Your application and the respective data can be amended prior to sending in your application.

Your final application has to be printed out and signed. On this print-out you will also find a list of all the documents to be submitted. The complete documentation shall be submitted by May 31st to the Technische Universitaet Muenchen. (Final deadline! The date of the postmark is not applicable!).

All important information on the general processing of your application by the TUM can be found online, or downloaded here .

Essay in conjunction with your application

Deadline for applications Mai 31st

At least a bachelor's degree after six semesters or an equivalent qualification in an engineering science or comparable course of study at a university in Germany or in another country. This course of study TUM-WIN is intended exclusively for business administration and legal knowledge for qualified engineers and is therefore not suitable for students of industrial engineering.

Adequate knowledge of the English language

• Mother tongue or language of tuition English
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations
• Inland Further Education College admission entitlement with at least 10 from possible 15 points or
• English language examination modules with scope of at least 12 credits in the foundation course

An appropriate certification of the required level of English knowledge should be submitted to the Matriculation Board of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen at the latest five weeks prior to commencement of lectures

Adequate knowledge of the German language

• A final certificate from a German language educational institute in Germany or in another country
• The German Language Diploma as specified by the Culture Minister Conference - Second level
• Examination Certificate for the eligibility of foreign applicants for admission to a study program at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany (assessment test)
• Certificate of German Language Proficiency for university admission of foreign applicants (DSH 2 or 3)
• The major and minor German Language Diploma and certificate from the Central Upper School Level Examination Board (ZOP) of the Goethe Institute
• The "German Language Examination II" of the Institute for Language and Interpreting Munich or
• „Test: German as a foreign language for foreign national applicants“ (TestDaF) with results at least grade 4 in all four part examinations

An appropriate certification of the required level of German knowledge should be submitted to the Matriculation Board of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen before the closure for applications (May 31st).

Matriculation is not possible without one of these language certificates. Please note that not only the success of your course of study is dependent on your language abilities but also your feeling of wellbeing during your stay in Munich.

After successful matriculation you can submit other examination certificates already achieved at another university such that these may be accredited with equal value.
Please download the form here.

Foreign students must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of German.

The following certificates are recognized in respect of the TUM-WIN Master program:

• A final certificate from a German language educational institute in Germany or in another country
• The German Language Diploma as specified by the Culture Minister Conference - Second level
• Examination Certificate for the eligibility of foreign applicants for admission to a study program at a university in the Federal Republic of Germany (assessment test)
• Certificate of German Language Proficiency for university admission of foreign applicants (DSH 2 or 3)
• The major and minor German Language Diploma and certificate from the Central Upper School Level Examination Board (ZOP) of the Goethe Institute
• The "German Language Examination II" of the Institute for Language and Interpreting Munich or
• „Test: German as a foreign language for foreign national applicants“ (TestDaF) with results at least grade 4 in all four part examinations

An appropriate certification of the required level of German knowledge should be submitted to the Matriculation Board of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen before the closure for applications (May 31st).

Matriculation is not possible without one of these language certificates. Please note that not only the success of your study program is dependent on your language abilities but also your feeling of wellbeing during your stay in Munich.