Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Germany
- Deadline
- Varies by programme — many close in autumn for the following academic year
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QS 2027 #25PublicHighly selectiveLimited aid
Technical University of Munich
Munich, Germany tum.de(opens in a new tab)Founded 1868
Overview
A leading German technical university covering engineering, computer science, natural sciences, management and life sciences, with close links to industry in Bavaria.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- German and English (varies by programme)
- Ranking
- #25 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 89.1/100- Academic reputation92.6
- Employer reputation99.5
- Employment outcomes60.6
- Faculty–student ratio57.4
- International students97.3
- Citations per faculty92.9
- Sustainability86.8
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88
English-taught programmes commonly ask for IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88.
Indicative — confirmSource: TUM(opens in a new tab)
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren) used for many programmes.
Indicative — confirmSource: TUM(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
Winter semester
Varies by programme; often between January and May
Not yet verifiedSource: TUM(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Tuition for non-EU students introduced recently — est. €4,000–€12,000 per year by programme
Indicative — confirmSource: TUM Fees(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited aid
Limited scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium); DAAD funding is the main external route.
Indicative — confirmSource: TUM Scholarships(opens in a new tab)
Related external scholarships
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Multiple European countries
- Deadline
- Most programmes close between October and February for the following autumn
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Universities abroad
- Deadline
- Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)
Partial fundingIn person
- Location
- Germany
- Deadline
- Set by each university — often spring or summer
Programs
- Informatics
- Management & Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Data Engineering & Analytics MSc
- Robotics MSc
Fields: Engineering · Computer Science · Data Science & AI · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Mathematics · Medicine & Health · Architecture
International students
Applications through TUMonline. Some degrees need a recognised university-entrance qualification or Studienkolleg.
Application
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