Life Sciences at the Technical University of Munich

At the TUM School of Life Sciences, the Technical University of Munich is pooling its expertise in life sciences on the modern Weihenstephan campus in Freising. From molecules to plants and animals to ecosystems and landscapes – life sciences are explored and taught under the motto “One Health” on topics relating to:

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Research

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Studying at TUM on the Freising-Weihenstephan campus

Studies

Study life sciences – a degree for the future!

International Exchange

Discover global partnerships and study exchanges

Students at the Life Sciences Campus Weihenstephan

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Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (B.Sc.)
Agricultural Biosciences (M.Sc.)
AgriFood Economics, Policy and Regulation (M.Sc.)
Agrosystem Sciences (M.Sc.)
Biology (M.Sc.)
Brewing (Master brewer (Diplombraumeister))
Brewing and Beverage Technology (B.Sc.)
Brewing and Beverage Technology (M.Sc.)
Conservation and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.)
Ecological Engineering (M.Sc.)
Food Chemistry (B.Sc.)
Food Chemistry (M.Sc.)
Food Technology (B.Sc.)
Food Technology (M.Sc.)
Forest Science and Resource Management (B.Sc.)
Forest and Wood Science (M.Sc.)
Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (B.Sc.)
Life Sciences Biology (B.Sc.)
Life Sciences Nutrition (B.Sc.)
Molecular Biotechnology (M.Sc.)
Molecular Biotechnology (B.Sc.)
Nutrition and Biomedicine (M.Sc.)
Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering (B.Sc.)
Pharmaceutical Bioprocess Engineering (M.Sc.)
studium MINT (Certificate)
Sustainable Food (M.Sc.) – at TUM Asia in Singapore
Sustainable Resource Management (M.Sc.)
Teaching at Academic Secondary Schools - Scientific Education, Subject combination biology/chemistry B.Ed. and M.Ed.
Teaching at Academic Secondary Schools - Scientific Education, Subject combination biology/informatics B.Ed. and M.Ed.
Vocational Education Agriculture (Teaching at Vocational Schools) B.Ed.
Vocational Education Agriculture (Teaching at Vocational Schools) M.Ed.
Vocational Education Nutrition and Home Economics (Teaching at Vocational Schools) B.Ed.
Vocational Education Nutrition and Home Economics (Teaching at Vocational Schools) M.Ed.

News

22.05.2025 | Sustainability, Research, Campus

Welcome, Ann-Marie Waldvogel!

We are delighted to welcome Ann-Marie Waldvogel to the TUM School of Life Sciences this spring, who has come to us from Cologne. She was appointed Professor of Global…

13.05.2025 | Research

Growth before photosynthesis: how trees regulate their water balance

In order for trees to grow, they need to control their water balance meticulously. A study by the University of Basel shows how trees react to drought – and revises…

06.05.2025 | Research, Campus

Thomas F. Hofmann re-elected President of TUM

The university's Board of Trustees re-elected Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann as President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This is Hofmans second term in office.

06.05.2025 | Research

Proteins from Vertical Farming – increased yields and reduced environmental impact

A research team headed by TUMCREATE has investigated vertical farming: crops, algae, mushrooms, insects, fish and cultivated meat were examined in a study to determine…