Technical University of Munich, Asia
Singapore, Singapore
"The Singapore campus of the Technical University of Munich"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#49 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Technical University of Munich, Asia
TUM Asia is the Singapore campus of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and began teaching in 2002 as the first German academic institution overseas. It offers two Bachelor of Engineering degrees jointly with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and seven Master of Science programmes run with NUS and NTU. Programmes cover chemical, electronics and aerospace engineering, integrated circuit design, logistics, rail transport and food. TUM Asia is based on the NTU campus and has more than 900 students and over 3,000 alumni.
Rankings & Recognition
#49
Degrees are awarded by TUM (with SIT, NUS or NTU); TUM is ranked #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
CPE-registered PEI (200105229R)
Partner: Singapore Institute of Technology
Partners: NUS and NTU
Supported by EDB Singapore and DAAD
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Technical University of Munich, Asia's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
85.00#
Employer Reputation
80.00#
Faculty Student Ratio
90.00#
Citations per Faculty
75.00#
International Faculty Ratio
95.00#
International Student Ratio
98.00#
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Key Facts
2002
Opened
900+
Students
3,000+
Alumni
2 BEng, 7 MSc
Programmes
Popular Programs
Chemical Engineering
Electronics and Data Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Integrated Circuit Design
Logistics Engineering and Management
Rail and Urban Transport
Application Details
BEng Route
Apply via SIT, mid Jan - mid Mar
MSc Window
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027
MSc Intake
August 2027
BEng Intake
August / September
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
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88 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student's Pass (ICA)
Post-Study Work
Check LTVP with ICA
Green Card Pathway
Employment Pass route
Financials
Application Fee
S$50 (MSc with NTU)
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Student-Staff Ratio —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
TUM Asia's office is at Academic Building North, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335. The SIT-TUM Chemical Engineering degree is taught at SIT's Punggol campus.
Campus Details
Based
at NTU campus
900+
students
3
000+
alumni
Campus Forecast
Warmest (May): 26 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): 24 to 31 C
Climate: Tropical rainforest
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Off-campus: Private rental or hostels
Dining
NTU campus canteens and food courts
Health & Wellness
Medical insurance: Required for PEI students
Activities & Clubs
Overseas immersion in Germany
Industry projects
Diversity & Demographics
Students
900+
Alumni
3,000+
Cost Deep-Dive
BEng Chem. Eng. (with grant)
S$111,180 total (SIT)
BEng Chem. Eng. (no grant)
S$155,652 total (SIT)
MSc Integrated Circuit Design
S$56,156.80 total
MSc Aerospace Engineering
S$40,657 total
MSc Logistics Eng. & Mgmt
S$37,387 total
Intakes & Deadlines
Master's programmes start in August; applications for August 2027 run from 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027. The joint SIT-TUM bachelor's degrees take applications from mid January to mid March through SIT and start in August or September. Fees include 9% GST.
Scholarships at Technical University of Munich, Asia
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school qualification (maths/science); IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88
Postgraduate
Engineering/science bachelor's; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Completion certificates
English test result
Personal statement / CV (postgraduate)
Recommendation letters (if required)
Financial evidence
Passport-size photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply through the TUM Asia / partner university portal before the closing date.
3
Pay fee
Pay the S$50 (NTU, where charged) application fee if charged.
4
Receive offer
Wait for the admission outcome and offer letter.
5
Accept offer
Accept the offer and complete fee or Tuition Grant steps where they apply.
6
Student's Pass
Apply for the Student's Pass via ICA SOLAR (S$45 processing + S$60 issuance), then arrive and complete formalities.
Campus & Location
TUM Asia's office is at Academic Building North, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637335. The SIT-TUM Chemical Engineering degree is taught at SIT's Punggol campus.
Bachelor's
2
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Bachelor's
BEng Electronics and Data Engineering
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📍 Singapore
Bachelor's
BEng Chemical Engineering
Master's
3
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📍 Singapore
Master's
MSc Integrated Circuit Design
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📍 Singapore
Master's
MSc Aerospace Engineering
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📍 Singapore
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