Sport Science

The Bachelor's program in Sports Science focuses on the study of sports in all its facets and perspectives.

It teaches the technical fundamentals and competencies in the areas of movement and training science, biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, sports medicine, sports psychology, sports pedagogy and didactics, sports communication, and sports management.

In addition, the Sports Science program offers the opportunity to prepare specifically for a later professional career through internships and electives.

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

• Degree program documentation for the Bachelor’s program in Sport Science (PDF, German)

As a graduate, you will have a holistic understanding of the human body in the context of physical activity and sport. In doing so, you can draw on a solid knowledge of movement, neuroscience, training science, sports medicine and biomechanical principles. You will have an overview of the external influences on the physical structures and the psyche of people and will be able to classify interrelationships between the various sub-disciplines of sports science and the effects of their synergetic interaction as well as the functionality of physical activity, sport and interacting contextual factors. You have acquired knowledge in the disciplines of sport psychology, sport pedagogy and didactics, sport sociology, media and communication in sport as well as sport management and entrepreneurship.

You are able to act diagnostically, preventively and interventively in areas of physical activity and sport. Your methodological and analytical competences allow you to generate scientific explanations and to evaluate them in an interdisciplinary way. Thus, you will be able to evaluate movement quality, analyze movement sequences and design interventions to optimize movement sequences as well as develop training plans based on movement, neuroscience, training science and sports medicine components and thereby teach techniques in selected sports. With regard to action competencies, you will be able to take into account sports psychological influences as well as models of motor learning and motor development in diagnostics, training and consulting and use these for any changes in a motivating and target group-appropriate manner. As a creative, socially competent and responsible person with leadership qualities, you work solution-oriented in teams. You are able to implement social and entrepreneurial commitment.

Upon successfully completing the Bachelor's program in Sport Science, professional opportunities arise in various sectors. These include sports clubs and associations, health care, sport management and sport communication, as well as commercial companies active in the sports sector. The Bachelor’s degree qualifies students for further academic education and suitable Master’s degree programs.

The Bachelor's program in Sport Science comprises three phases of study. Fundamental knowledge is conveyed in the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, a 20-week internship provides an initial professional orientation and focus. A specialization phase ensues during the fifth and sixth semesters, which can be planned on an individual basis.

In the interests of internationalization, the language of several of the degree’s required modules is exclusively English. German students will therefore find it easier subsequently to embark upon an international career, while foreign students will find it easier to complete their studies abroad at our school.

• Overview of study structure

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.   

Languages of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German and English. This means that you will complete modules in both German and English during the course of your studies.

• Contact BAföG confirmations
  • Dr. phil. Christine Hoffmann

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 2,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

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

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Letter of Motivation
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

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)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• 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 the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

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. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

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. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program. 

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted or invited to an admissions interview.

In Detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• The aptitude assessment procedure (German) (PDF 175 KB)