About Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks among Europe's best for engineering, technology, and management. Public universities in Germany offer minimal tuition fees, making it ideal for students seeking world-class education at low cost.
Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, TU9
Courses offered
Fee structure
Highlights
- Low Tuition
- Top Global Rank
- Industry Links
- Work Opportunities
Official university profile
About Technical University of Munich
51,954
Students
#45
World Rank
19
Nobel Prizes
270
ERC Grants
University overview
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is Germany's entrepreneurial university — a top-ranked public research institution in Munich with campuses in Garching, Weihenstephan, and Heilbronn. TUM combines excellence in engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, management, and social sciences with strong industry links, entrepreneurship support, and internationally recognised degree programmes taught in English and German.
Mission
Innovation through talent, excellence, and responsibility — advancing research and teaching that serves society, with human-centered engineering and sustainable solutions for the future.
Vision
To be Europe's leading entrepreneurial university, connecting world-class research with industry, start-ups, and global partners to shape technological progress for the benefit of people and society.
Our values
Entrepreneurship
From the TUM Incubator to 115+ start-ups founded in 2025 alone, the university actively supports founders among students, researchers, and alumni.
Excellence
Named University of Excellence four times (2006, 2012, 2019, 2026) with 7 Clusters of Excellence, 270 ERC Grants, and rank #45 worldwide in the Shanghai Ranking.
Responsibility
Research goals span sustainable living spaces, health, digital transformation, and human-centered engineering that benefits society.
Programmes
Engineering & Technology
- Mechanical, electrical, aerospace, computer science, and civil engineering
- Garching campus with state-of-the-art labs and research facilities
- Strong ties to BMW, Siemens, Bosch, and other industry partners
Management & MBA
- TUM School of Management with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation
- Executive MBA tracks in Business & IT, General Management, and Innovation
- Management and Technology programmes at Munich and Heilbronn campuses
Data Science, AI & Quantum
- Programmes in AI in Society, Data Engineering, Robotics, and Quantum Science
- EuroTeQ Engineering University and interdisciplinary research clusters
- English-taught master's options for international applicants
Why choose TUM
Top global rankings
Ranked #45 worldwide and best university in Germany in the Shanghai Ranking, with consistent top placements in engineering and technology.
Low tuition fees
Public university with minimal semester contributions (€150–€400); competitive fees even for selected non-EU programmes compared to US/UK alternatives.
Industry ecosystem
Partners of Excellence include Airbus, BMW, Google, SAP, Siemens, and Volkswagen — with internships, thesis projects, and career pathways across Bavaria.
Entrepreneurship hub
TUM Venture Labs, Incubator, and 23 unicorns founded by TUM researchers and alumni support students who want to build start-ups.
International community
Large international student body with buddy programmes, English-taught master's degrees, and global campuses including Singapore and Heilbronn.
Research intensity
7 Schools, 7 Clusters of Excellence, 10,830 publications in 2024, and cutting-edge work in AI, quantum, health, and sustainability.
Industry & research
TUM connects students with Bavaria's industry ecosystem through thesis collaborations, internships, TUM Partners of Excellence (Airbus, BMW, Bosch, Google, SAP, Siemens, and more), and entrepreneurship programmes from the TUM Incubator to Venture Labs. Engineering and management students gain practical exposure on the Garching research campus and across Munich's technology corridor.
Accreditations & recognition
Admission requirements
- Recognised secondary or bachelor's degree matching programme prerequisites
- English or German language proficiency (programme-dependent)
- Application via TUMonline or uni-assist for international bachelor's applicants
- Aptitude tests or interviews for selected master's programmes
- Blocked account (€11,904/yr) and student visa for non-EU students
Application pathway
- 1Explore programmes on tum.de and check admission requirements for your degree
- 2Submit online application via TUMonline or uni-assist with certified documents
- 3Provide language certificates and complete any programme-specific assessments
- 4Receive admission, enrol (Immatrikulation), and arrange blocked account & visa
- 5Attend Welcome@TUM, register for courses, and begin studies in Munich or Garching
Contact
- Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München, Germany
- Phone: +49 89 289 01
- Website: https://www.tum.de/en/
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