Sustainability Management and Technologies (M. Sc.)

The following qualifications must be proven for the admission to the programme:

• The successful completion of anan academic study programme in business/economics, engineering or natural sciences, in each case with a business/economics focus or related fields, at a German university with at least 180 ECTS credit points or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree. Proof is provided by submitting the degree certificate. The examination board decides on equivalence.
• Knowledge/(practical) experience relevant to the degree program, be it of a scientific or practical nature. Proof is provided, for example, by reference letters, job/internship certificates, theses or seminar papers, and other relevant documents.

• Due to the international orientation of the master programme, proof of the following language skills is required:
  English: B2 level (overview: recognised English tests B2)

  German: A1 level (overview: recognised German tests A1 2023_02_16_Deutschtests_und_Nachweise_A1_en-GB.pdf) Proof can be provided until the end of the first study semester. 

Basic knowledge of management theory or business administration as well as the ability to think abstractly and system-oriented and to formalize approaches and solutions. Knowledge/experience relevant to the degree program, be it of a scientific or practical nature.

Here you will find information on applying for the Master's programme.

The following link contains information for applicants from abroad on the application procedure: Master application from abroad

Important Information for Applicants from Third Countries

Please take note of the

Form of the faculty

(relevant only for applicatnts who are subject to the process described below!)

Link to Statutes for International Orientation and Selection Procedures

Link to attachment: Procedural elements Master Sustainability Management and Technologies (valid for summer semester 2026, pdf)

Applicants from third countries (i.e., non-German citizens or persons with equivalent status) must complete an orientation and selection process. This includes an assessment based on the submitted application documents, and – for shortlisted applicants – a short video interview. Relevant selection criteria will be the GPA of your Bachelor’s degree, your GRE test score (optional, if available), your knowledge/(practical) experience relevant to the degree program, and a short essay stating your interest and motivation for a career path in sustainability management. For shortlisted candidates, short selection interviews will be conducted in January/February 2027 (online). The faculty will contact you by e-mail regarding the date for a selection interview in case you are among the shortlisted candidates.

Applies to applications for summer semester 2027 and beyond

With immediate effect, applicants from India with Bachelor’s degrees in the following fields

• Engineering
• Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Business / Managementmust, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having passed the Digital Master Test (dMAT):

https://aps-india.de/

in order to obtain an APS certificate relevant for your visa .

Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor's degree:

 Programmes requiring dMAT (pdf)

The test costs 150 €. Registration is now open.

Timetable for applications for the 2027 summer semester:

September 15, 2026: deadline registration for dMAT
September 26, 2026: dMAT test date at 10 locations in India
October 12, 2026: certificate available

Full details can be found at: https://aps-india.de/dmat/

Please note: THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

Application period at THI for English-taught Master programmes for the summer semester 2027: 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

The following areas are open after the Master degree:

• Interdisciplinary tasks in the development of sustainability in companies and public institutions
• Employment in technology-orientated companies at the interface of sustainability and technology application
• Employment in the field of environment and sustainability in international organisations

Possible sectors:

• Technology companies
• Management consultancies, project management companies and financial service providers related to the environment and sustainability
• Public institutions and international sustainability and environmental policy organisations
• Start-ups with a focus on the environment and sustainability

• Please note: There are 1200 €/sem. tuition fees for students from third countries. Please see “Service Fees and Financing” here for details!
• The language of instruction for the study course is English (at elast level B2). By bringing together students from all over the world, we prepare them to work together in international teams. We also target international applicants with this study course. With the Bachelor Sustainble Civil Engineering, which is also taught in English, we already have an international programme at the Neuburg campus that is very well received. Here on campus, in a familiar atmosphere, people from all over the world come together and work together on sustainability topics.

Our international full-time students can gain a foothold in the German labour market after completing their studies at THI. To do this, it is important that they have a good knowledge of German and soft skills in regional studies and intercultural communication. We offer our international students the following programmes in these areas:

• Intercultural seminars:In intercultural workshops and training courses, our international students familiarise themselves intensively and practically with the special features of German culture. This enables them to move confidently and self-assuredly in intercultural situations.
• General and specialised German courses:We offer our international students German courses at all levels - both general language and subject-specific. Our courses at the THI Language Center are tailored to the needs of students and prepare them for both their studies and their future careers.
• Regional events and excursions:Whether our international students are studying in Ingolstadt or Neuburg, we help them to get to know their university city better. Our international students quickly get a good orientation during numerous city tours and learn a lot of interesting facts about history, culture and traditions. It is also important to us that international students quickly come into contact with German-speaking students. At events such as Bavarian evenings, Germany evenings or country and cultural exchange evenings, each focussing on a specific country, our international and German students have numerous opportunities each semester to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. We also give our international students an insight into important German holidays such as the Day of German Unity (bank holidays) or Easter with joint events. Our exciting excursions for international students with an intercultural or regional focus round off our intercultural learning programmes. Our international students get to know other Bavarian cities, visit museums, memorials and other important places in order to understand Germany and German culture.
• Mentoring programme:In our mentoring programme, German or multilingual mentors (dedicated students) accompany our international full-time students with advice and exchange during their time at university. For example, they welcome the new internationals at the train station, accompany them on visits to the authorities, show them the city or help with necessary errands such as a visit to the bank. They also answer questions about life in Germany from a student perspective.

A wide range of support options in the form of scholarships are available to students at THI.

For German and EU citizens, as well as other interested parties with German university entrance qualifications under certain conditions, studying at THI is free of charge; only a semester fee payable to the Erlangen-Nuremberg Student Services Association is required.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA should note the following

From summer term 2026, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt ( THI) charges fees of 1.200 euros per semester for Master-students from third countries (i.e. with citizenship outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA)), in accordance with Art. 13 Para. 3 Sentence 1 No. 2 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG). These fees will be used to expand the services for onboarding, integration and career entry for international students. The services are provided by the International Welcome Centre (IWC). You are still required to pay the student union fee per semester, which currently amounts to 72 euros. 
At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center, you will find excellent services and support. Our study programmes provide you with the best study conditions.

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

For in-depth information, please follow the link to our International Welcome Center-Website on Service fees.

 If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

THI is currently receiving an increasing amount of information about fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI, particularly from abroad. It is therefore important that you are aware of the following:

• THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the uni-assist application portal for international applicants.
• THI never asks for money for application purposes via agencies.
• THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
• THI never asks for money before you receive your letter of admission. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you must pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.

We offer a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines management and leadership skills for sustainable businesses with insights into key technologies for a sustainable future (AI, circular economy, recycling and sustainable supply chain technologies, sustainable building materials and technologies, clean energy and decarbonization technologies), with foundations in all aspects of sustainability (economic, ecological, social), integrated with personal development, intercultural and social skills.

Neuburg campus is a small, lively campus where people from all across the globe come to study and live sustainability; learning in small groups makes it easy to connect with teachers and peers.

International students are actively supported with acquiring German language skills and integrating into the German labour market.

The following electives are currently planned:

• Enviromental Law, Policies and Institutions
• Social Skills (interpersonal skills, intercultural skills)
• Inner Development Goals & Sustainability
• Renewable Energy Efficiency
• Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Innovations
• Sustainable Market Communication
• Design Workshop for Sustainable Product Development
• Developing Effective Teams
• Communication Training

Please check the contact options here and below:

For summer term 2026, please make sure that you enroll no later than April 11, 20256 However, we recommend enrolling before March 9, 2026, to receive all the necessary information before the semester starts on March 16, 2026.

We offer to all our international students to start the study programme online if they face long visa waiting times. This means that, during the first semester, we offer all course modules in a hybrid fashion, on site for those who can already be on campus, and online for those who are still waiting for their visa. Please be aware that a deferral of the programme start to the next intake (summer semester 2027) is not possible with an admission for the summer semester 2026.