Responsibility in Science, Engineering and Technology (RESET)

Elite interdisciplinary master's programme that examines ethical, political, and social responsibility in science, engineering, and technology through philosophy, social science, and technology studies.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published; admission is based on the aptitude assessment.

English requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof such as TOEFL at least 88, IELTS at least 6.5, or equivalent proof. Alternatively, 12 ECTS of bachelor's-level coursework taught and examined in English can be accepted with official verification.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities, economics, STEM fields, life sciences, medicine, or law. The programme expects at least 10 ECTS in social-science theories and methods and 5 ECTS in ethics, though missing credits can be compensated in the first year.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for international students from third countries, according to TUM's current tuition-fee schedule.

Semester contribution

97.00 EUR per semester at the Munich campus as of Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for international students from third countries, according to TUM's current tuition-fee schedule. Semester contribution: 97.00 EUR per semester at the Munich campus as of Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates are prepared for research and doctoral work in STS and related fields as well as careers in science and technology governance, ethics, management, consulting, public policy, and science communication.

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• 2

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• 3

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• 4

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• 5

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