Technische Universität München (TUM)

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a research institution in Munich, Germany. King Ludwig II founded it in 1868 to give the state a center of learning focused on the sciences. Over time TUM widened its scope to engineering, technology, medicine and social sciences, which secured its place among Germany's technical universities. Its long history reflects a dedication to innovation and excellence in both research and education. That record has earned it high regard at home and abroad.

TUM has gathered awards and achievements over the years. It ranks consistently among the world's universities in engineering and technology. The university belongs to TU9, an association of leading technical universities in Germany. Its close ties with industry and its emphasis on research have also been recognized. Its faculty and alumni include Nobel laureates and respected scientists, and TUM keeps its standing as a premier institution in science and technology.

Today the Technical University of Munich is a center for innovation and research. More than 40,000 students are enrolled, a varied group that includes a notable presence of international students. The campuses hold facilities and laboratories that support research across different fields. The university builds partnerships with research organizations and businesses, which keeps the research setting lively and collaborative. Building on its past successes and looking ahead, TUM stands as a leader in scientific and technological education and research.

Admission Requirements For International Students

Undergraduate

If you are an international student applying to an undergraduate program at Technical University of Munich, you must meet the admission requirements set out below.

• A Recognized Secondary School Leaving Certificate
  or
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  or
• European Baccalaureate Diploma
  or
• GCE A-Level or International Advanced Level
  otherwise
• If you have a High School Diploma from a private school with accreditation from the USA;
  • Then the German authorities must first determine whether your certificates fulfill the requirements for High School diplomas from the USA. If these requirements are not fulfilled, the German authorities will then evaluate whether you have successfully completed any years of study at a university.

• If you have successfully completed one year of a bachelor‘s degree programme at a recognised university;
  • Then you qualify to apply for the Studienkolleg (preparatory course) in Germany. You may select a preparatory course in the same subject-area as your previous academic studies.

• If you have successfully completed two years of a bachelor‘s degree programme at a recognised university; 
  • Then you qualify to apply for a bachelor‘s degree in Germany. You may select a subject in the same subject-area as your previous academic studies.

Please note that TUM asks for proof of proficiency in the language of instruction of your chosen program. For programs taught in German, you typically need to present a TestDaF, DSH, or Goethe-Institut certificate. For programs taught in English, a TOEFL or IELTS score is usually required. The specific language requirements can vary by program.

Graduate

 If you are an international student applying to a graduate program at Technical University of Munich, you must meet the admission requirements set out below.

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma
• High Grade Point Average
• Official transcripts of the courses you took during your college/university education
• Work experience may be required for certain programs
• Certificate in English Proficiency for programs taught in English
  • IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English Tests (C1 advanced or C2 proficiency)
• Certificate in German Proficiency for programs taught in German
  • TestDaF, DSH, Goethe-Zertifikat
• A GRE/GMAT exam score may be required, in line with the specific admission requirements of certain programs.

• 17 Nobel Prizes (5 Physics, 2 Medicine, 1 Literature, 9 Chemistry)
• 23 Leibniz Prizes (worth 2.5 million euros in total)
• In addition to these world-renowned awards, TUM graduates or faculty members have won many other famous scientific awards such as the Alfried Krupp Award (for Exceptional Young Faculty Members), the Erwin Schrödinger Award, the Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von Schelling Award, the Karl Heinz Beckurts Award. Many of the faculty members of the university are members of reputable scientific organizations.