Technical University Munich (TUM) Programs, Rankings, Admissions 2023 & Fees

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Technical University of Munich,is among the top 9 technical universities in Germany and is known as the University of Excellence. Programs at TU Munich are offered through its 15 departments and 13 research centres. To the batch of 2022, TUM is providing 182 degree programs the field of Engineering Sciences, Natural & Life Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, and Medicine. While plenty of TU Munich courses are taught in English, a basic proficiency in German language is highly recommended for international students.

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In terms of cost, Technical University of Munich is quite affordable. There is no tuition fees for TUM courses. The students only have to pay the semester fees which includes, Student Union Fee and a minimal Semesterticket (for public transportation). The university’s student population comprises over 50% international students, belonging to around 75 different nationalities. Admissions at Technical University of Munich take place in two semester of Winter and Summer. The offer of admission is based on several factors like language proficiency score, GATE/GRE score, work experience and work portfolio. Minimum academic score of 75% is a must for Indian applicants planning to study at TU Munich.

Table of Contents

TUM Rankings
TUM Campus
TUM Accommodation
TUM Application Checklist
TUM Cost
TUM Alumni
TUM Placements

TUM Rankings

Ranked #51 in World University Ranking, by Times Higher Education in 2022
Ranked #50 in QS World University Rankings, 2022
Listed among top 3 Technical Universities in Europe by Shanghai Ranking, 2022
11 subjects offered by TUM ranked among top 50 in “QS World University Rankings by Subject, in 2022

TUM Campus

TUM has four major campuses in Bavaria: Munich, Garching, Weihenstephan, and Straubing. These houses 15 TUM Schools and Departments and research facilities. Students enjoy a variety of services and amenities in the campus that help in their overall development.

You can have a detail idea of its major campuses below-

Munich: It is the oldest and the main campus is spread through three locations: the downtown campus, Olympic Park, and the university hospitals. The departments of Architecture, Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Medicine, Department of Sport and Health Sciences and the Schools of Management, Governance, Education are here.
Garching: Largest of all, it has the department of Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Informatics, research centre and other interdisciplinary networks.The Garching campus is close to Downtown Munich and easily accessible if one travels via subway.
Weihenstephan: Home to the TUM School of Life Science, the Weihenstephan campus is located on the fringes of Freising- an old cathedral town rich in history. The campus was established in 1930 and since then has been involved in interdisciplinary research and study of agriculture and life sciences.
Straubing: The department Biotechnology and Sustainability lies here and is the fourth main research and study campus of the university.

TUM Accommodation

There is no on-campus housing available at TUM. However, the institution is committed to assisting foreign students in finding off-campus accommodation in Germany.The following types of accommodation are available:

Room Type	Minimum Average Costs (EUR)	Waiting Time
Studio Apartment	276,40	5 semester
Shared Apartment	274,90	5 semester
Single Room in Apartment	319,00	3 semester
Family Flat	416,80	4 semester
Single room for disabled person	285,40	1 semester
Couple Apartment	507,00	2 semester

Less expensive alternative ,living in a dormitory, is also in the option which can cost about EUR 280-350 per month.

TUM Admission Process

Admission at Technical University of Munich is quite competitive as it has an acceptance rate of only 8%. The University intakes students through its semester-based admission offering around 179 degree programs. Most of the degree programs only accept new incoming applicants in the winter semester, and transfer or higher semester applicants in the summer semester.

Application Portal: TUM University Portal
Processing Fee: EUR 48.75
Basic Documents Required:

Academic Transcript
Language Proficiency Score
Aptitude Test Score
Entrance Assessment Test
Visa
Proof of Health Insurance
VPD Certificate
Essay
GRE and GATE score
Work experience (for certain program)
Portfolio of Work
Letter of Motivation
Letter of Recommendation
Relevant Extra Curricular Activities Certificates

TUM Cost

TUM does not charge any tuition fees. However, students are required to pay a student union fee, and a semester ticket fee twice every year throughout their period of study. Some master’s level executive programs may charge additional fees from students.

Tuition Fee

The fee are same for all the courses but are different as per campus location:

Campus	Costs (EURO)
Munich, Garching and Weihenstephan	144.40
Straubing	62.00
Heilbronn	92.00

Living Expenses

Expenses	Costs (EURO)
Food	200
Clothing	60
Travel	100
Health Insurance	120
Miscellaneous	45

Also Check: Cost of Living in Germany

TUM Scholarships

TUM Graduate School does not offer full scholarships; instead, it offers bridge funding and completion grants. PhD candidates should, however, select from a variety of scholarships from external providers such as DAAD and other foundations. The scholarships in Germany listed below are available directly from the TUM.

TUM Graduate School does not offer full scholarships; instead, it offers bridge funding and completion grants. PhD candidates should, however, select from a variety of scholarships from external providers such as DAAD and other foundations

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Requirements
International Student Scholarship	Non-german university entrance certificates	500-10,500	Good academic record Proof of low income
Scholarship Deutschlandstipendium	University entrance certificates from Germany or abroad	300	Good academic record. Social engagement and a sense of responsibility Special circumstances such as physical handicaps or a minority
Linde Master Scholarship at the Munich Data Science Institute	Students from master's of Data Engineering and Analytics as well as Mathematics in Data Science	1000	Talented in their field of study Have above-average performance and show particular commitment
Leonzhard Lorenz Foundation	PhD candidates	1500-5000	Good academic record
Loschge Scholarship	Students of the School of Mechanical Engineering	550	Students with above-average performance in the course of their studies

In addition, students looking for financial aid can also choose to work. TUM job career and portal has more than 3,000 jobs that the students can choose from.

TUM Alumni

The University of Munich supports and offers every possible service to its alumni.

The University organizes events and ceremonies to celebrate and honour the alumni for the degree they have earned.
Newsletter subscription from the university.
Online Community Forum to set up alumni groups, maintain their contact details, apply for alumni email addresses and also connect with former fellow mates.
Life long career counselling service.
Access to Alumni Magazine.

Notable Alumni:

Hans Fischer- Nobel Prize Laureate for Chemistry
Rudolf Diesel- invented Diesel Engine
Emil Erlenmeyer- known for Erlenmeyer Flask
Walter Meissner- known for Meissner Effect
Claude Dornier- airplane designer

TUM Placements

TUM institutes and department chairs post job and internship openings. The Alumni & Career portal has a variety of appealing positions outside the university. Companies use the portal to promote college employment, internships, and other opportunities for students.

The highest package of Technical University of Munich alumni & graduates are those who have enrolled into Management, Finance, Accounting, Sales & Business Development with as high as 1,23,000 annually. Top TUM Graduates & Alumni Salaries by Degree

Degree	Average Salary (Euro)
PhD	1,45,000
Doctorate	1,13,000
Master in Finance	1,00,000
Masters in Management	75,000
Executive MBA	72,000
Executive Masters	70,000
Masters in Science	61,000

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The university is ranked among the top research universities in Europe and Germany. It collaborates with TU9, an autonomous society of the most prestigious German Institutes of Technology. TUM has partnered with esteemed firms such as BMW, Audi, and Siemens to move economic information streams. It is also a member of LACTOSE, a regional network of top Asian and European universities for senior lecturers and students.