Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility for the Master’s program in Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET) is demonstrated by:
1. Academic Background: Holding a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, psychology, the humanities, economics, STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics), life sciences, medicine or law.
2. Social Science Methods Requirement: Verification of 8 credits worth of courses in theories and methods of social science.
- If this prerequisite is unfulfilled, students have to take a special preparatory course at the beginning of their first semester.
Please note: The application form Verification of the Successful Participation in Modules on Methods and Theories of Social Sciences needs to be filled out irrespective of whether proof can be provided or not (please tick the respective box on the form) and that the filled-out form will be assessed within the aptitude assessment process.
3. English Language Proficiency: Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through an acknowledged language test such as
- Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL: with at least 88 points
- International English Language Testing System, IELTS: with at least 6,5 points or
- Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations, CAE or CPE: grades A, B, C
Alternatively, adequate language skills may be proven if 12 credits were obtained in the Bachelor’s program for courses held in English (in this case, an official document from the university has to be submitted stating that the courses and the respective exams were held entirely in English).
4. Aptitude Assessment: Passing the aptitude assessment pursuant to Appendix 2 of the Examination and Academic Regulations for the Master’s Program Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET).
STEP 1
Application for admission in TUMonline
You can find general information regarding the application process and a list of the necessary documents here.
The template for the list of best credits (analysis of curricula) and the form for proof of successful participation in a module in the field of social-scientific methodology can be downloaded from the application portal.
Submission of documents by the end of the application deadline.
Essay questions for the application period 01 January – 31 May 2026 (for admission in the winter semester 26/27)
Please write an essay on one of the following topics (1-3 A4 pages (excluding references), Arial 11, line spacing 1.5; Harvard system of referencing):
TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Please note that your essay has to be your own unaided work. All sources, whether direct or indirect, must be properly acknowledged as references. Your submission may be checked for unauthorized assistance and plagiarism. Any attempt of deception/plagiarism will be penalized.
A written statement (1-2 A4 pages) of the reasons for choosing the STS program at the Technical University of Munich in which the candidate explains the specific abilities and interests that make him/her particularly qualified for the program. This statement is assessed according to the criteria a) language, b) demonstration of eligibility and motivation e.g. through program-related extracurricular activities, vocational training, internships or stays abroad, c) link between personal interests and the STS program.
Detailed information concerning the eligibility requirements, the necessary documents and the aptitude procedure can be found in the Examination and Academic Regulations for the Master’s Program Science and Technology Studies. Only the German version of the regulations is legally binding.
Please note that your letter of motivation has to be your own unaided work, and that all direct or indirect sources used are acknowledged as references. All sources, whether direct or indirect, must be properly acknowledged as references. Your submission may be checked for unauthorized assistance and plagiarism. Any attempt of deception/plagiarism will be penalized.
The Final Grade is not your overall Bachelor’s grade. It is calculated based on your best 90 ECTS credits (or half of your total credits if your program does not use the ECTS system).
The template for listing your best credits (curriculum analysis) can be downloaded from the application portal.
Instructions for Completing the Template 1. Enter Personal Information: Enter your full name, surname, the name of your Bachelor’s degree program, and indicate whether your program uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) or another grading system. 2. Enter Only Numeric Grades: If your modules were graded with letters or other non-numeric systems, convert them to numeric values (e.g., A = 1, B = 2, …). Specify your conversion method in the field “Transformation of non-numeric grades.” 3. Enter Grade Scale: Provide the maximum and minimum obtainable grades as numbers.
4. Enter Your Modules and Grades: Fill in the module title, the weighting of the module grade in relation to the overall grade, and the numeric grades you obtained for each module. |
Other Important Considerations Enter only the required amount of credits:
Include only your best-graded courses and exclude any courses that are not graded. Enter numeric grades only (not letter grades) and do not delete any formulas in the table and. This ensures the table can automatically convert your grades into the German grading system. |
STEP 2
Direct admission, direct rejection or interview depending on the number of points you have acquired.
If you need information about how to convert your foreign grades into the German grading system, please visit this website. You can use the calculation form to convert your grades. Please note, however, that the outcome only serves as orientation and is not legally binding.