Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #25
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Students
- 52,580
- International students
- 45%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1868
Overview
Technical University of Munich (TUM), founded in 1868, is Germany's top-ranked technical university and one of Europe's leading research institutions. With 7 schools, 52,580 students (45% international), and over 600 professors, TUM is globally ranked top 25 and holds University of Excellence status. It offers 178 degree programs spanning engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, management, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Management
- Political and Social Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Architecture
- Aerospace
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biotechnology
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@tum.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,000 – €6,000 / semester
From about $4,320 / year
Domestic students
€97 / semester
EU/EEA students pay only the semester contribution (97 EUR/semester at Munich campuses). Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition fees: 2,000–3,000 EUR/semester for Bachelor programs; 4,000–6,000 EUR/semester for Master programs. Waiver scholarships available for outstanding academic performance or financial need. Students who completed their Bachelor's at TUM are generally exempt from Master's tuition fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Agricultural Biosciences (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Agricultural Sciences and Horticultural Sciences (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| AgriFood Economics, Policy and Regulation (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Agrosystem Sciences (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| AI in Society (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bachelor's Program Aerospace (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.