Technische Universität München

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Technische Universität München (TUM) is Germany’s top-ranked technical university, globally renowned for excellence in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, and business administration. The university distinguishes itself as Germany's Entrepreneurial University, deeply embedding startup incubation and innovation directly into its cutting-edge research and teaching culture. International students benefit significantly from a growing portfolio of professionally taught English-language bachelor's and master's degree programs, particularly within the fields of informatics and engineering. To ease the transition abroad, the TUM Global and Alumni Office, alongside dedicated student service centers, provides comprehensive support ranging from visa guidance to housing assistance and integration programs. Additionally, the unique TUM Campus Life network and various international student associations ensure a vibrant, welcoming community for scholars arriving from over 140 countries.

Background

The Technical University of Munich (TUM or TU Munich; German: Technische Universität München) is a public research university in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It specializes in engineering, technology, medicine, and applied and natural sciences. Established in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the university now has additional campuses in Garching, Freising, Heilbronn, Straubing, Ottobrunn, and Singapore, with the Garching campus being its largest. The university is organized into seven schools, and is supported by numerous research centers. It is one of the largest universities in Germany, with 51,954 students and an annual budget of €2,171.0 million including the university hospital. A University of Excellence under the German Universities Excellence Initiative, TUM is among the leading universities in the European Union. Its researchers and alumni include 19 Nobel laureates and 26 Leibniz Prize winners.

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