All Levels
All funding: varies
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
"Germany's entrepreneurial technical university of excellence"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#25 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Technical University of Munich
TUM was founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and is a University of Excellence. It combines engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, management and social sciences, with campuses in Munich, Garching, Freising-Weihenstephan, Straubing and Heilbronn plus TUM Asia in Singapore. About 100 start-ups are founded each year and 17 Nobel laureates are associated with the university.
Rankings & Recognition
#25
Ranked #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Technical University of Munich's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
92.60#60
Employer Reputation
99.50#16
Faculty Student Ratio
57.40#223
Citations per Faculty
92.90#90
International Faculty Ratio
86.80#90
International Student Ratio
97.30#252
International Student Diversity
98.90#72
International Research Network
96.20#63
Employment Outcomes
60.60#293
Sustainability
86.80#83
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Key Facts
1868
Founded
#25
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Munich, Bavaria
Location
approx. 53,000
Total Students
approx. 45%
International Students
Popular Programs
Engineering
Informatics and Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Life Sciences
Medicine
Management and Social Sciences
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
TUM online application portal
Fee Waivers
Hardship and merit waivers available
Payment Deadline
15 Sep (winter) / 15 Mar (summer)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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Language test
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 698 professors
Student-Staff Ratio — approx. 3.5 students per staff
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Notable Alumni
Rudolf Diesel
Rudolf Moessbauer
Ernst Otto Fischer
Campus & Location
Main campuses in central Munich, Garching (research campus north of Munich) and Freising-Weihenstephan, plus Straubing and Heilbronn; TUM Asia is in Singapore.
Campus Details
Munich
City
Garching
Weihenstephan
(Freising)
Straubing
Heilbronn
Campus Forecast
Munich
Bavaria
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Munich Oberbayern halls (Munich and Garching)
Accommodation cost approx. USD 9790 per year
Dining
Mensa Garching
Mensa Arcisstrasse
Mensa Weihenstephan
Studierendenwerk cafes across campuses
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
ZHS Munich university sports courses
TUM Entrepreneurship with approx. 100 start-ups per year
Student groups and initiatives
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 45%
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
approx. EUR 2,000 - 3,000 / semester
Tuition Master (approx.)
approx. EUR 4,000 - 6,000 / semester
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 97 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter (October) and summer (April) intakes depending on the programme; application deadlines differ per programme, so check the programme page for the current year.
Scholarships at Technical University of Munich
3 scholarships available
All Levels
TUM tuition fee waiver for first-semester students
All funding: hardship waiver of tuition
All Levels
TUM merit-based tuition fee waiver
All funding: merit-based waiver
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school certificate plus aptitude
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree plus English
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the TUM international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the TUM online application portal and upload your documents.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Main campuses in central Munich, Garching (research campus north of Munich) and Freising-Weihenstephan, plus Straubing and Heilbronn; TUM Asia is in Singapore.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Architecture (B.A.)
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Bachelor's
Informatics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.)
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Master's
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Master's
Aerospace (M.Sc.)
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Master's
AI in Biomedicine (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Agricultural Biosciences (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Informatics (M.Sc.)
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