Transportation Systems M. Sc.
Ready to shape the future of mobility? The Transportation Systems Master's programme offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in the field of modern transportation. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of mobility and develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's challenges. Mobility is an essential component of participation and economic exchange. The increasing demand for movement and the shift in transport towards sustainable mobility require new planning and management strategies for transport systems.
Graduates are familiar with integrated land use and intermodal traffic management, freight logistics concepts and transportation demand management. They design roads and traffic lights, create public transport networks and optimise traffic conditions for people. The quality of life in urban areas can only be successfully improved in the long term if the transportation system is considered as part of a complex system. Transport planning must therefore take into account the interactions between transport, the economy, land use and the natural environment.
What you'll learn for your future?
As a transport systems expert, you will plan railways and roads, simulate traffic, design intelligent transport systems and analyse traffic data. You will be able to evaluate the relevant economic, social and environmental aspects. As students on the Master's programme come from all over the world, you will also be experienced in working in multicultural teams.
Graduates with a degree in Transportation Systems have exciting career paths open to them. You will advise transport companies, communities and authorities on current transport planning and anticipate future demand. You could help shape the mobility strategies of major cities or work for technology companies working on autonomous vehicles and intelligent traffic management solutions. The demand for experts in this field is growing all the time - become one of the thought leaders of future mobility.
More information on the M.Sc. Transportation Systems can be found on our TUM Transportation Systems Wiki.
Type of Study: Full Time
Standard Duration of Studies: 4 Semester
Credits: 120 ECTS
Main Locations: Munich
Admission Category: Aptitude Assessment for Master
Start of Degree Program: Winter Semester (October)
Application Period: 01.01. – 31.05.
Required Language Proficiency: English
Tuition Fees: for Students from Non-EU Countries
The first three semesters are composed of seminars and lectures – combined with field trips and exercise courses that are based on real life studies. In addition, the master’s program includes a project seminar that enables students to explore scientific questions and practical solutions in an experimental environment.
The students can specialize in one of the following fields of study:
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Integrated Mobility Planning
The fourth semester is dedicated to the master’s thesis.
TUM stands for a cosmopolitan attitude and international scientific exchange. Through exchange programs such as Erasmus+, TUMexchange and Departmental Programs, TUM Global & Alumni Office and and the TUM School of Engineering and Design offer a wide variety of opportunities for students in gaining international experience. A stay abroad can be optionally integrated into the program.
| Type of Study | Full Time | Main Locations | Campus Munich |
| Standard Duration of Studies | 4 Semester | Application Period | 01.01. – 31.05. |
| Credits | 120 ECTS | Required Language Proficiency | English |
| Start of Degree Program | Winter Semester | Costs | Student Fees, Tuition fees for international students |
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, engineering sciences, computer science, mechanical engineering, management & technology, or comparable degree programs related to transportation science
- The following must be proven at the time of application:
- At least 140 credits
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
- Transcript of Records (at least 140 credits)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)
- Collection of Work (max. 50MB)
- Complete and Current Résumé
- Passport
- Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)
- GRE/GATE for applicants from China, Bangladesh, India, Iran, or Pakistan
We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.
Please consider the specific requirements for documents for application and enrollment at TUM.
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department 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.