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Technical University of Munich

TUM is Germany's #1 university and one of Europe's leading technical universities, renowned for engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. It maintains deep ties with industry giants like BMW, Siemens, and Airbus.

52000
Students
42%
International
1868
Established
1
Programs
City
🇩🇪 Munich, Germany
Languages
English, German
Tuition (EU)
€85/semester fee
Tuition (Non-EU)
€2,000–€6,000/semester
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✓ #1 university in Germany
✓ Top 30 globally
✓ Strong industry partnerships
✓ Excellence Initiative university
✓ Entrepreneurial ecosystem

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PhD Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Fully-funded doctoral research position in Mechanical Engineering at TUM. Tuition-free doctorate within a structured graduate school. Positions are filled by a…

⏱ 3–4 years 🌐 English 📝 IELTS 6.5+ 📅 Rolling
Non-EU tuition
No tuition
EU tuition
No tuition
Deadline: Rolling / by vacancy
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TUM at a glance

LocationMunich, Germany
TypeResearch University
QS World Ranking#28
Founded1868
Students52000 (42% international)
Tuition, non-EU/EEA€2,000–€6,000/semester
Tuition, EU/EEA€85/semester fee
Teaching languagesEnglish, German
Official websitehttps://www.tum.de

Last updated August 2026. Always confirm fees and deadlines with the university.

Frequently asked questions about TUM

How much are the tuition fees at TUM?

Tuition at Technical University of Munich is €2,000–€6,000/semester for non-EU/EEA students and €85/semester fee for EU/EEA students. Fees can differ per program, so confirm on the official university website.

What IELTS score do I need for TUM?

The English-taught programs at Technical University of Munich listed on YassApply require an overall IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0 (or an equivalent TOEFL score). The exact minimum depends on the program.

When is the application deadline for TUM?

Application deadlines at Technical University of Munich are set per program — for example BSc Informatics: 15 July; MSc Data Engineering and Analytics: 31 May; MSc Informatics: 31 May; MSc Management (TUM School of Management): 31 May. Programs start in April and October.

Does TUM offer programs taught in English?

Yes. YassApply lists 9 English-taught programs at Technical University of Munich (6 Master's, 3 PhD), including MSc Aerospace Engineering, MSc Data Engineering and Analytics, MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, MSc Informatics, MSc Management (TUM School of Management).

Is TUM a good choice for international students?

Technical University of Munich (Research University, Munich, Germany) is ranked #28 in the QS World University Rankings, has about 52,000 students, 42% of whom are international. It was founded in 1868.

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