The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of the most prestigious polytechnics at an international level (placed 55 in the QS Top Universities Rankings) and is a member of the TU9 (an association of the 9 most prestigious German technical universities).

Is it defined as an "entrepreneurial University" thanks to its vocation for creating a favourable environment for young future entrepreneurs and for its strong links with industry. Founded in 1868, it has 40,000 students, of which 24% are international. 

In addition to the good employment prospects for graduates in engineering, double degree holders can aspire to top roles in international companies with strong cross-border links: Germany is in fact Italy’s number one commercial partner and Italy is Germany’s third commercial partner. Knowledge of German is therefore a key requirement for many companies in the north of Italy, especially in South Tyrol, which is well-integrated with the economy of central Europe.

TUM offers the opportunity to do a research doctorate working with companies at an international level.

Applications are welcome from UniTrento students enrolled in the first year of the master’s in:

• Management and Industrial Systems Engineering;
• Materials Engineering;
• Mechatronics Engineering;

Who:

• have earned all the credits for the first year of the master’s;
• have a weighted grade average of at least 25/30

Language requirements are as follows:

a B2 level of German for:

Energy and Process Engineering

Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering

Medical Engineering

a B2 level of English or German for:

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering.

We suggest that candidates consolidate their knowledge of German as a C1-C2 level is recommended to follow the courses with success. The selected students will have to send an application to the host university in May and provide an official language certificate among those recognized by TUM.

Always check the correctness of the information and any updates on the UniTrento call and on the partner's website.

The programme's duration is at least 3 semesters (90 credits), which can be extended for one more semester if the thesis is completed abroad (a further 30 credits).

The length of the master’s programme for those doing a double degree is 3 years (180 credits).

As for your study plan, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offers the following master’s degree courses to choose from:

• Automotive Engineering - available in German or in English
• Energy and Process Engineering - in German
• Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering - in German
• Mechanical Engineering - available in German or in English
• Mechatronics, Robotics, and Biomechanical Engineering - available in German or in English
• Medical Engineering - in German

Most of the courses are taught in German while some are held in English. The new Master in Mechatronics (MRBE) can be followed completely in English.

Students participating in the double degree programme continue to pay their tuition fees only to UniTrento.

TUD requires a mandatory payment for supplementary services (which include concessions for public transport) of about 140 euro per semester.

The thesis, in English, must be done under the supervision of the professors of both institutions and can be discussed at either UniTrento or TUM.

The final thesis grade, if discussed in Germany, will be converted into thirtieths on the basis of the grade conversion table applied to the individual courses. Details of the procedure to follow are given in the guidelines in the download section.

At the end of the double degree programme, students will be awarded two distinct qualifications:

• a Laurea magistrale in Engineering from UniTrento, and
• a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from TUM.