About Technical University of Munich
The Technical University of Munich, commonly known as TUM, is a public technical and research university headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. Founded in 1868, it operates teaching and research locations in Munich, Garching, Freising-Weihenstephan, Straubing, Heilbronn and other international locations.
TUM offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across engineering, natural sciences, computing, medicine, health, life sciences, management, architecture and interdisciplinary technology fields.
Its aerospace teaching and research activities are principally associated with the TUM School of Engineering and Design. The university offers English-taught aerospace study routes and supports work across aeronautics, astronautics, propulsion, structures, flight systems, geodesy, mobility and related technologies.
Aerospace and geodesy activity is also being developed at the Ottobrunn-Taufkirchen campus south of Munich. TUM’s broader engineering ecosystem includes mechanical engineering, automotive technology, materials, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, energy systems and sustainable design.
International applicants apply through TUMonline and may need to provide qualification-recognition documents, academic records, language evidence and other programme-specific materials. Exact application periods, tuition obligations, aptitude assessments and enrolment requirements must be checked on the relevant degree page.
Ranking Information
TUM is regularly recognised among Germany’s leading technical universities and has received Germany’s University of Excellence status. Numeric global and subject rankings vary by publisher and year and should be reviewed before being displayed.
Accreditation
The Technical University of Munich is a corporation under public law and a state institution supervised by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. Degree requirements and quality-assurance arrangements are defined through German and Bavarian higher-education law and programme-specific regulations. Professional recognition should be verified separately where required.