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    Technical University of Munich

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    Munich, Bavaria, 🇩🇪 GermanyFounded 1868
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    About Technical University of Munich

    TU Munich was founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as the Royal Polytechnic School of Munich. It has grown into Germany's highest-ranked university and one of Europe's top technical universities. TUM has produced 17 Nobel Prize winners and is known for its close partnerships with major German industries. In 2019, it became one of Germany's 'Universities of Excellence' with special federal funding.

    Best known for

    • Germany's #1 university
    • Tuition-free for all students
    • 17 Nobel Prize winners
    • Strong industry ties (BMW, Siemens, Airbus)
    • Leading robotics and AI research

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1868

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Main campus (Munich city)
    Garching campus (science/engineering)
    TUM School of Management
    Innovation & Startup Center (UnternehmerTUM)

    Popular Programs

    Computer Science
    Mechanical Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
    Robotics
    Business & Management
    Physics

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply through TUM's online application portal (TUMonline)

    2

    Aptitude assessment for most programs (may include interview)

    3

    Certified transcripts with APS certificate for Indian applicants

    4

    English proficiency for English-taught programs

    5

    Many master's programs are taught in English

    IELTS

    6.5+ (for English programs)

    TOEFL

    88+

    GPA / Marks

    80%+ (Indian boards) with APS certificate

    • APS certificate mandatory
    • Aptitude interview for many programs
    • GRE/GMAT for select business programs
    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • DAAD Scholarships
    • TUM Scholarship for International Students
    • Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Winter Semester (October)
    Summer Semester (April)

    Application deadline

    May 31 (Winter), January 15 (Summer)

    Application fee

    €0 (no application fee!)

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Munich

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    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Technical University of Munich.

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