Technical University of Munich (TUM)
1868
Founded
approx. 52,000
Students
approx. 40%
International students
Public
Type
About Technical University of Munich (TUM)
TUM is a leading technical university with campuses in Munich, Garching and Freising-Weihenstephan, and a campus in Heilbronn for management and technology.
Since winter semester 2024/25 TUM charges tuition to new students from outside the EU, typically EUR 2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor's and EUR 4,000–6,000 per semester for master's programmes, depending on the field.
Highlights
- University of Excellence under the German Excellence Strategy
- Strength in engineering, informatics and natural sciences
- Many English-taught master's programmes
- Close links with Munich's automotive and tech industry
Tuition (indicative, per year)
EUR 4,000 – 12,000 per year for non-EU students (indicative), plus semester contribution
Intakes
October, April
English requirements (from)
IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL 88
Campus and student life
Research life centres on the Garching campus north of Munich, linked by U-Bahn to a city known for its beer gardens, museums and the Alps nearby.
Courses at Technical University of Munich (TUM)
A selection only. Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.
Studying in Germany?
Germany's public universities charge little or no tuition for most programmes, and its engineering and research strengths are world famous. Graduates get 18 months to look for work, but you must plan for a blocked account and for learning German.
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