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- World ranking
- #25QS 2027Source
- English test
- IELTS 6.5minimum
About TUM
TUM was founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as the Polytechnic School in Munich, became a technical college of university rank in 1877, and took the name Technische Universität München in 1970. It has expanded from its city-centre site to large campuses at Garching and at Weihenstephan in Freising, plus a site in Heilbronn. It covers engineering, natural sciences, medicine, life sciences and management.
At a glance
- International
- 45%
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Founded
- 1868
- Type
- Public
- Campus
- Several campuses
Rankings
- QSQS#25World · 2027Source
- THETHE#27World · 2026Source
- WebometricsWebometrics#69World · 2026Germany #1Source
- CWURCWUR#77World · 2026Germany #5Source
- ARWUARWU#45World · 2026Source
- URAPURAP#85World · 2025Germany #4Source
Admissions & how to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Meet the English requirement (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 88).
Costs & aid
- Living costspublished €1,300–€2,000/month (annual €15,600–€24,000)Source
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