🔧Technical University of Munich

Munich, Germany

QS World 2026 · #22

Germany's top-ranked technical university.

About TUM

TUM is consistently Germany's highest-ranked university globally, particularly strong in Engineering and Computer Science, though — like most German public universities — most Bachelor's programmes are taught in German. Its Munich location puts it close to major employers like BMW and Siemens.

Why students choose it

  • Germany's top-ranked university (QS)
  • Direct proximity to Munich's major engineering employers
  • Management & Technology dual degree combines engineering with business

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 36

Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

€0–€1,000/sem

low tier for Germany — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

German (Bachelor's) — most undergraduate programmes are German-medium and require proof of German proficiency; a limited number of English-taught Bachelor's tracks exist (e.g. Management & Technology) — check the specific programme. Master's is far more commonly English-taught.

Campus

city campus, Munich

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or TUM's financial aid office.

Because most German public universities already charge minimal tuition to everyone regardless of citizenship, 'scholarships' here are more about living-cost support than fee reduction.

  • DAAD Scholarships: Germany's national academic exchange service — mainly postgraduate/research-focused, with a smaller number of undergraduate opportunities; covers living costs and sometimes fees.
  • Deutschlandstipendium: A merit-based monthly stipend available to enrolled students (domestic and international alike) at participating universities, funded jointly by government and private sponsors.

Since tuition itself is already low or free at most public universities, prioritise these for living-cost support rather than expecting a tuition-fee scholarship.

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Popular courses

Mechanical Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Mathematics

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · Centralised allocation via hochschulstart.de (Abitur-equivalent GPA + waiting time); some universities add TMS as an extra criterion

Natural Sciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Durations are typical for Germany — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
October (Winter semester), April (Summer semester)
Typical deadline
15 July for Winter semester, 15 January for Summer semester
Note
Most international applications run via uni-assist, but not all universities use it — confirm your target university's route.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only)

Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.

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TUM FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to TUM as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into TUM?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, TUM expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for TUM's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on TUM's own admissions page before applying.

How much does TUM cost for international students?

International tuition at TUM typically falls in the €0–€1,000/sem range (low tier for Germany). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not TUM's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for TUM?

TUM follows Germany's typical intake calendar: October (Winter semester), April (Summer semester), with applications generally due 15 july for winter semester, 15 january for summer semester. Most international applications run via uni-assist, but not all universities use it — confirm your target university's route. Always verify the exact date on TUM's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for TUM?

Germany universities, including TUM, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only). Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.

What is TUM known for?

Germany's top-ranked technical university. TUM is consistently Germany's highest-ranked university globally, particularly strong in Engineering and Computer Science, though — like most German public universities — most Bachelor's programmes are taught in German. Its Munich location puts it close to major employers like BMW and Siemens.

Can I apply to TUM with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — TUM accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Germany University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against TUM and every other Germany university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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