Guide

Technical University of Munich

DE Germany · Munich

#1 in Germany and the EU for QS 2027; top engineering, IT and the UnternehmerTUM. startup hub

Tuition
€2 000 – €3 000 / semester
Founded
1868
Students
52,000
QS 2027
#25
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
German (a few programs in English)

Bachelor's €2 000–3 000, master's €4 000–6 000 per semester; from WS 2027/28 — higher

Schools and programmes

  • Computation, Information & Technology
  • Engineering & Design
  • Natural Sciences
  • TUM School of Management
  • Life Sciences
  • Medicine & Health

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Summer semester 2027: application (where there is an intake). A common deadline; check by program
  • — Studienkolleg: application (typical). For school leavers without 1–2 years of university; deadlines depend on the college
  • — Blocked account and visa appointment. Guide: book an embassy appointment 2–3 months ahead
  • — Winter semester 2027/28: application (uni-assist / university portal). A common deadline, but not the only one: many programs for non-EU students close on 31 May or 15 June.

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • Application via uni-assist / university website
  • Studienkolleg or a certificate of 1–2 years of university — Direct admission is not possible with the certificate alone
  • German: TestDaF 4×4 / DSH-2 / Goethe C1 — For English-taught programs — IELTS
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • CV (resume) — Olympiads, projects, volunteering, work
  • Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
  • Health insurance
  • D national visa
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee

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