Risk and Safety (MSc)
Master the science of risk assessment, uncertainty, and safety engineering at the Technical University of Munich.
Best for:Best for engineering and quantitative graduates looking to specialize in risk management, safety analysis, and stochastic modeling.
Overview
The Master of Science in Risk and Safety at the Technical University of Munich educates future experts in managing complex risks across engineering, technology, and public policy. The programme covers domain-specific engineering, stochastic modelling, risk perception, and safety management methodologies through a multidisciplinary curriculum. Students engage in project-based learning, including specialized modules like RiskLab, to prepare for careers tackling modern technological and environmental hazards. The four-semester programme is conducted entirely in English and welcomes international applicants.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory coursework covering fundamentals, risk and society, and practical risk applications
- Select elective modules from a wide portfolio across various university domains to build a specialized profile
- Participate in project-based learning and industry-linked modules such as RiskLab
- Engage with international guest lecturers and collaborative partner projects
- Author a Master's thesis demonstrating advanced competency in risk and safety analysis
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g., IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, or Cambridge C1 Advanced)
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in domain-specific engineering principles
- Foundational knowledge in mathematics or stochastic modelling
- Ability to analyze complex systems and uncertainties
- Open to international and domestic applicants meeting academic admission criteria
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-31
Prepare all required academic and language documents, then submit your application through the TUM online application portal before the specified deadline.
- Bachelor's certificate
- English language certificate
- Letter of motivation
- Curricular analysis
- Curriculum
- Essay
- CV
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