Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #25
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 52,580
- International students
- 45%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Technische Universität München (TUM) is one of Europe's leading technical universities, headquartered in Munich, Germany. With 52,580 enrolled students (WS 2023/24), 178 degree programs, and 7 academic schools, TUM combines excellence in engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, and social sciences with a strong entrepreneurial culture. The university is regularly ranked among the world's top universities in the QS, THE, and Shanghai rankings, and holds 18 Nobel Prizes among its professors and alumni.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Political Sciences
- Computer Science
- Architecture
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- 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
Varies by program
Tuition fees (Studiengebühren) apply to non-EU/EEA students enrolling in Bachelor or Master programs (from WS 2024/25). Bachelor: usually 2,000–3,000 EUR per semester; Master: 4,000–6,000 EUR per semester. EU/EEA students pay no tuition fees. Exact amounts depend on the program. Scholarships and waivers are available on application. A semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is payable by all students.
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 (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Aerospace (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Agricultural Biosciences (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| AI in Society (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.