Microelectronics and Chip Design (M.Sc.) at Munich University of Technology

Entry requirements and key dates

How it compares with other Electrical, Electronics & Embedded Master's

Against English-taught Electrical, Electronics & Embedded programmes in our database.

• IELTS 6.5: 20% of 64 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 47% for a lower one.
• TOEFL iBT 88: 36% of 47 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 51% for a lower one.
• Winter deadline (1 February to 31 May): 37% of 46 programmes close earlier and 43% close later.
• €6,000 per semester: 78% of 58 programmes that state their fees charge no tuition, so this one costs more than most.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

1. 1

   Get your English score

   You need at least IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 or PTE 65 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 February to 31 May), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits.

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2. 2

   Check your degree and grade

   German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Electrical, Electronics & Embedded. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

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3. 3

   Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)

   Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa; most universities also ask for it with the application, so check what Munich University of Technology asks for on the official page. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.

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4. 4

   Prepare your application documents

   A statement of purpose that explains why Microelectronics and Chip Design at Munich University of Technology fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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5. 5

   Apply before the deadline

   Winter intake: apply 1 February to 31 May. Apply the way the official programme page describes.

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6. 6

   Plan the money

   To study in München you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026), usually in a blocked account, plus tuition of €6,000 per semester. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.

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7. 7

   Visa and moving to München

   Once Munich University of Technology sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in München, a city of about 15,05,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

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8. 8

   Start learning German now

   Microelectronics and Chip Design is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

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Other English-taught Master's at Munich University of Technology

Munich University of Technology has 68 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.

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