Brewing and Beverage Technology

Like the Bachelor's program, the Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology combines engineering and natural sciences. Engineering, process engineering, product-specific and technological processes in the industrial production of beer and other beverages are expanded and deepened in the Master's program. This includes the design or simulation of processes, the optimization of existing production methods and the planning of supply facilities such as cooling units or compressed air supply. On the product-specific side, for example, enzymatic conversions in fermentation processes are investigated, modern analytical methods for the investigation of beverages are treated, and rheological methods for evaluating the consistency of products are presented. Innovative products, processes and technologies are also in great demand in the traditional brewing and beverage industry. During the course of their studies, students are specifically prepared for their development.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the master's program in Brewing and Beverage Technology (PDF, German) 

Graduates of the Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology are able to …

• analyze and optimize production processes for beverages in terms of process technology
• design brewery plants
• adapt the brewing process to production-specific conditions
• develop fermentation techniques for the production of beverages
• select and test raw materials for beverage production
• question the profitability of manufacturing processes and adjust production capacities
• statistically monitor, develop and optimize production processes
• investigate beer and beverages according to the current state of science
• help shape research projects in the field of brewing and beverage technology

After completing the Master's degree in Brewing and Beverage Technology, graduates can work primarily in the brewing and beverage industry, but also in the food or chemical industry, both in research & development, as well as in production, engineering and quality management. Furthermore, functions in plant construction are possible for these branches of industry. The possible tasks in the later occupation could be:

• Organization, monitoring and optimization of production processes
• Quality assurance during routine production
• Planning and evaluation of beverage and beer production processes
• Organization of the associated operating technology
• Planning and projecting of new production plants and manufacturing processes
• Development of innovative, new products
• Academic or industrial research and development
• Purchasing and assessment of raw materials
• Operational control, production management or technical management in breweries, malting plants or other beverage industries

The Master's program Brewing and Beverage Technology builds on the foundations of the Bachelor's program Brewing and Beverage Technology. Compulsory modules include subjects such as beverage process technology, sterile process technology, beverage bottling plants, rheology, brewing technology and simulation of production systems. In addition to the compulsory subjects, students can earn one third of the credits from numerous electives and thus compile their own profile according to their interests. The Master's thesis is written in the 4th semester.

• Overview Degree Program Structure (PDF 139 KB)
• Module Catalog: Description of Program Content

 Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission to TUM.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) obtained outside of Germany must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist (Preliminary Documentation).

In detail:

• Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Transcript of Records
• Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document)
• Transcript of Records (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period for winter semester: 01.04. – 31.05. 

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. 

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview. 

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (appendix 2, German) (PDF 233 KB)