Technical University of Munich Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

The Technical University of Munich Courses, perform well as part of course-specific rankings given by Shiksha. However, the institutes Engineering & Technology courses stands among the best among global universities.

TUM ranks #16 in the world for its Engineering and Technology programs in the QS Subject Ranking 2026. Mentioned below are some other top-ranked courses of TU Germany:

The Technical University of Munich provide more than 200 programs to international students. Some popular programs are Engineering, Technology, Medicine, and Applied Science. The popular UG programs are Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. Some popular PG programs are Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics, Chemical Biotechnology, and more. 

Indian students who wish to study undergraduate courses at the Technical University of Munich must submit an online application through the official website. Applicants must submit all the necessary documents, test scores, and a non-refundable application fee to submit the application. The below infographic includes the steps to apply for TUM UG admission:

Also read: How to Apply for German Universities?

The Technical University of Munich fees for Master of Science in Data Science is INR 0 for international students. However, students have to pay additional costs like insurence, students fees, etc. while studying MS in Data Science at TU Munich. The below table has the complete first-year package to study Master of Science in Data Science:

According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings Technical University of Munich has an overall world ranking of #23. The US News and World Report Global University Rankings of the university are mentioned in the table below:

The Technical University of Munich and RWTH Aachen University are some of the top universities in Germany. As per US New & World Report the Technical University of Munich is ranks at #82 under the category of “Best Global Universities 2025”. Whereas, the RWTH Aachen University ranks at #218 under the “Best Global Universities 2025”. Students can check the table below for Technical University of Munich and RWTH Aachen University ranking over the past years:

The Technical University of Munich and the University of Gottingen are some of the most reputed universities in Germany. The Technical University of Munich ranks at #28 under the category of “QS World University Rankings 2025”. Also, the University of Gottingen ranks at #252 under the “QS World University Rankings 2025”. Check the table listed below for QS World University Rankings over the past three years for both the universities:

The Technical University of Munich is known for offering the best academic programs for its international students. According to QS, the Technical University of Munich ranks at #22 in the category of “QS World Rankings 2026”. In 2025 the university was ranked at #28 showing an improvement of 6 positiona as compare to previous year's ranking.

Along with this the Technical University of Munich has also achieved top positions in various categories such as #18 under “QS WUR Ranking by Subject”, #83 under the “QS Sustainability Ranking”, and #4 in the “Europe University Rankings-Western Europe”. Check the table listed below for Technical University of Munich ranking over the past years:

With the rank #1 in Germany for MS, the Technical University of Munich is one of the best choices for international students looking forward to study abroad. As per the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the rankings of TU Munich are as follows:

• #1 in Germany for MS Programs
• #2 in Germany (Overall University Rank)
• #23 in the World

Prof. Susumu Kitagawa recently won the Nobel in the field of Chemistry. He is associated with TU Munich since 2018 through an honorary doctorate. He is currenty working as the Director of the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences at Kyoto University in Japan. Kitagawa was rewarded for his research work in the field of organometallic framework compounds.

No,  the TUM Munich is not free for Indian students. It is only free for students who belong from countries that are part of the EU. Indian students would have to pay a Technical University of Munich tuition fee worth INR 2.1 L-INR 3.2 L for UG courses. The tuition for PG courses is between INR 4.2 L-INR 6.35 L.

TUM is considered among the best institutions in Germany, & is a popular destination among students looking to study abroad.

Given below are some interesting facts about the university:

• It became the first German university to open a subsidised institute abroad when it started TUM Asia in 2002 on Singapore's soil
• The university's sports center, located at Olympic Park played host to the 1972 Summer Olympics
• TUM was forced to shut down due to World War II
• Martha Schneider-Burger became the university's first lady civil engineer in 1927

Yes, e-commerce and tech-giant Amazon is among the top recruiters of TUM graduates. However, it is not the only Silicon valley based organizations that queue up to recruit from TU Munich.

The likes of Facebook, Google and Microsoft are also among the names, that hire from Technical University of Munich.

Other top recruiters at the institute includes: Capgemini America, Deloitte, Barclays and Heico.

Yes, it is possible to transfer to TUM Munich. Students have to apply for a new degree & the university authorities would then evaluate which credits can be applied towards the new degree, if any. Existing credits won't be transferred directly.

To transfer to TUM Germany, students have to file a regular application via the TUM Munich application portal.

The Technical University of Munich & Technical University of Berlin are considered the flagbearers of technical education in Germany. Both these institutions rank very highly in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, however, these institutions are selective to varying extents when it comes to admitting students.

The Technical University of Munich acceptance rate stands at around 8%, while that of Technical University of Berlin is around 52%. Though, TUB Berlin is somewhat selective, it is still nearly six times easier to secure a seat as compared to TUM Munich. 

TUM Munich usually takes 4 weeks to respond to the application. However, in some exceptional cases the application response may take more than 8 weeks as well. For better chances of admission, the university advises its students to submit respective applications with all mandatory documents as early as possible to allow enough time for document & visa processing.

No, the Technical Universty of Munich does not accept tuition fees in installments. Indian students would have to pay the tuition fees in full. It can be paid via bank transfer, using the TUMonline account. The Semester fees, however, can be paid in cash at the Bursar's Office on specific days.

For some continuing education courses, the university charges some extra fees.

Yes, TUM Munich penalises students for late payment of tuition or semester fees, usually by automatic disenrollment (Exmatrikulation).

This means students end up losing their status, and won't be allowed to attend classes, exams, or obtain student discounts in Germany.

Indian students need a minimum of EUR 11,904 or INR 12.7 Lakhs in their blocked account. The blocked account is to be opened before applying for a German student visa.

The Blocked account in Germany for Indian students guide will answer all your doubts.

1 EUR = INR 106.89

Students would need to have INR 12.6 L in their blocked account to be eligible for a student visa in Germany.  This is needed to prove you have enough money to fund your studies in Germany. The application fees for a German student visa is INR 8 K. Health Insurance is also mandatory in Germany. For that, INR 10.6 K-INR 15.9 K are needed.