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Technical University of Munich

📍 Munich, Bavaria

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Germany's top-ranked technical university and a global leader in engineering and computer science. TUM offers many English-taught master's programmes and has strong links with BMW, Siemens and Google.

Fields of study

EngineeringComputer ScienceNatural SciencesMedicineManagement

Popular programmes

  • 🎓MSc Informatics
  • 🎓MSc Mechanical Engineering
  • 🎓MSc Data Engineering & Analytics
  • 🎓MSc Management & Technology

Admission requirements

Programme-specific minimums vary — confirm on the official programme page before applying.

Academic / GPA
Bachelor's with ~70–75% (German 2.5 or higher). Top programmes (Informatics, Management & Technology) often expect 80%+.
English (IELTS / TOEFL)
IELTS 6.5 (5.5 per band) or TOEFL iBT 88+
German language
Not required for English-taught Master's. German-taught Bachelor's need TestDaF 4×4 or DSH 2.
Other documents & expectations
  • Subject-related Bachelor's (engineering / CS / sciences)
  • Strong CV and Letter of Motivation
  • GRE recommended (not mandatory) for competitive Master's

Application deadlines

Deadlines change yearly — always verify on the official programme page.

🍂 Winter intake (starts October)

Master's: 15 January – 31 May (varies by programme). Bachelor's: 15 July.

🌸 Summer intake (starts April)

Limited — most Master's programmes accept summer applications until 15 November.

ℹī¸ Each programme has its own page on tum.de — always confirm the exact deadline before applying.

How to apply

Apply directly to the university

This university accepts applications directly on its own portal. Check the programme page for the exact link.

Open the application portal →
Next stepsAfter admission — the visa pipeline

Got admission? Here's what to do next.

Every international student needs the same three things to study at this university: an offer letter, a blocked account, and health insurance. Here's the honest order.

📋 How to apply — step by step

Tailored for this university's application route.

  1. 1Open this university's official application portal (linked above).
  2. 2Create your applicant account and start a new application.
  3. 3Upload digital copies of your degree, transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language test.
  4. 4Pay the application fee if applicable (often â‚Ŧ0–75).
  5. 5Track the application in the portal — admissions usually decide within 6–10 weeks.
  6. 6Accept the offer and complete enrolment (Immatrikulation) to receive your enrolment letter.

đŸ’ŗ Open a blocked account

German embassies require proof you have ~â‚Ŧ11,904 for one year. A blocked account (Sperrkonto) is the standard way to show this.

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đŸŠē Health insurance

You need pre-arrival travel + health insurance for your visa appointment. Once you arrive and enrol, switch to public insurance (TK / DAK) if you are under 30.

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📋 Student visa process

With your offer letter, blocked account, and insurance in hand, you're ready to apply for the student visa at your German embassy. Plan 4–12 weeks for the visa decision.

Full visa walkthrough →Application checklist

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the most-asked questions about TUM.

Is TUM tuition-free for international students?+

Yes. Technical University of Munich is a public university in Bavaria where tuition is â‚Ŧ0 per semester for international students. You still pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of about â‚Ŧ144, which typically includes a public-transport ticket.

What English language score does TUM require?+

For English-taught programmes, Technical University of Munich typically requires IELTS 6.5 (5.5 per band) or TOEFL iBT 88+. Programme-specific minimums can vary — always confirm on the official programme page.

When is the application deadline for TUM?+

For winter intake (programmes starting in October), the deadline is typically: Master's: 15 January – 31 May (varies by programme). Bachelor's: 15 July. For summer intake: Limited — most Master's programmes accept summer applications until 15 November.

How do I apply to TUM?+

TUM accepts international applications directly through its own portal — see the official website (https://www.tum.de/en/). You'll create an account, upload your documents and submit. Many programmes have no application fee for direct applications.

Is TUM a good university?+

Yes. Technical University of Munich is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world — currently around #28 globally. It is particularly strong in Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences.

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Living in Munich

Average ~â‚Ŧ1,300/month, rent ~â‚Ŧ750/month.

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Visa walkthrough

Step-by-step from offer letter to embassy appointment.

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