Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | €2,000–€3,000/semester (Bachelor's); €4,000–€6,000/semester (Master's), non-EU |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The Technical University of Munich is one of Germany’s leading technical universities and a member of TU9, the alliance of Germany’s major institutes of technology. It has campuses in Munich, Garching and Freising-Weihenstephan, and it is known for engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine and management. TUM teaches many master’s programmes in English, which makes it a popular choice for international students, and it works closely with industry in the Munich region, including automotive, aerospace and information technology companies.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per semester, non-EU) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | €2,000 or €3,000 | Depending on the programme. From winter semester 2027/28: €2,300 or €3,400. The rate is locked at entry. |
| Master’s | €4,000 or €6,000 | Depending on the programme. From winter semester 2027/28: €4,600 or €6,800. The rate is locked at entry. |
A semester fee of €97 also applies. There is no application fee for standard programmes. Check the exact fee for your programme on the official TUM fees page before applying: Technical University of Munich official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: Technical University of Munich on Google Maps. If you have studied at TUM and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
Applications are made through the TUMonline portal. Applications for the winter semester 2027/28 run from 1 January to 31 May 2027, and applicants who need a visa are advised to apply by 31 March 2027. Master’s applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with strong marks — about 65% or a CGPA of 7.0 out of 10 for Indian applicants — plus English proof of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 or PTE 65 for English-taught programmes. Some master’s programmes ask for a GRE or GATE score from applicants from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran and Pakistan. Applicants with a degree from outside the EU or EEA need a preliminary documentation (VPD) from uni-assist, and applicants from China, Vietnam and India must hold an APS certificate from the German Embassy’s Academic Evaluation Centre before applying. Bachelor’s applicants need Class 12 with strong marks in mathematics and physics, and German proof for German-taught programmes.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 January – 31 May 2027 | Applications for winter semester 2027/28 |
| 31 March 2027 | Advised deadline for applicants who need a visa |
This university does not publish a downloadable brochure — check its official admissions page for the latest information.
Placements and Careers
TUM does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. The university’s careers service supports students and graduates with advice, events and employer connections, and TUM works closely with industry in the Munich region — see the official TUM website for the latest careers information. Do not rely on employment figures quoted on other websites: they are not verified here.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place TUM at 22nd in the world. TUM is a member of TU9 and holds the German Excellence status.
Campus Gallery
The featured image above shows the TUM main building entrance on Arcisstraße 21, with blue TUM flags — a verified photograph of the university’s own campus. No additional gallery photographs have been added yet: extra campus photos will be added only once each one is verified as TUM’s own campus. If you have a freely-licensed photograph of the TUM campus, tell us through the Admission Inquiry page.
Campus and Infrastructure
TUM has campuses in Munich, Garching and Freising-Weihenstephan. Campus facilities, libraries and laboratories vary by campus — check the official pages of the campus you are interested in for the current details. Munich is one of Germany’s main centres for automotive, aerospace and information technology companies, which gives students close links to industry.
Faculties and Departments
TUM’s schools cover engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, management and social sciences. Popular master’s programmes include Mechanical Engineering, Informatics, Data Engineering and Analytics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Management and Technology, and Robotics. Many master’s programmes are taught in English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How and when do I apply to TUM?
Applications are made through the TUMonline portal. For the winter semester 2027/28, applications run from 1 January to 31 May 2027, and applicants who need a visa are advised to apply by 31 March 2027.
How much is tuition at TUM for non-EU students?
Non-European students pay €2,000 or €3,000 a semester for bachelor’s programmes and €4,000 or €6,000 a semester for master’s programmes, depending on the programme, plus a semester fee of €97. From the winter semester 2027/28 the rates rise to €2,300 or €3,400 for bachelor’s and €4,600 or €6,800 for master’s, and the rate is locked at entry.
What English score does TUM ask for?
For English-taught programmes, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88 or PTE 65. German proof is needed for German-taught programmes.
Do I need uni-assist or an APS certificate?
Applicants with a degree from outside the EU or EEA need a preliminary documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. Applicants from China, Vietnam and India must also hold an APS certificate from the German Embassy’s Academic Evaluation Centre before applying.
Do I need GRE or GATE scores?
Some master’s programmes ask for a GRE or GATE score from applicants from Bangladesh, China, India, Iran and Pakistan. Check the requirements on your programme’s official page on tum.de, as this varies by programme.
Scholarships
TUM’s own scholarships and funding options are listed on the official TUM website — check the funding pages on tum.de for the current awards, eligibility and deadlines. Also see the scholarships listed on this site for study in Germany: DAAD Scholarships Germany 2027 and Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027 (each Erasmus programme sets its own deadline; 15 January 2027 is the most common date, not a universal one). Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
Technical University of Munich
Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 289 01