Colleges in Germany

TUM is very similar to MIT USA in certain aspects. It has a world-class research environment, as does MIT.

It gives just as much importance to STEM courses and Innovation as MIT. It does not have the same level of reputation as MIT does, but, it is far more affordable than the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

It also has a marginally better acceptance rate (8%), than MIT US (4.5%). 

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.

TU Berlin alumni programme allows to stay connected with the university and with other previous members. Alumni of Winter and Summer are allowed to join this program. Also, all the former Summer and Winter school participants and former TU Berlin University students can get a discount at the time of registering for a new course at these schools. Discount is of 20% off for in-presence courses, and 10% off for online courses is allowed. 

TU Berlin University central campus is located in the heart of Charlottenburg district. The university's further sites are in districts of Berlin like Wedding, Dahlem, and Schonberg. At the main building of TU Berlin campus, other buildings of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Architecture are also located. 

The subject rankings of Free Uni of Berlin in Times Higher Education rankings 2026 are #26 for Arts & Humanities. Other subject rankings for FUB in Times Higher rankings are-

• Social Sciences: #49
• Law: #63
• Psychology: #74
• Life Sciences: #90

In the QS rankings, Free Uni of Berlin rank in 2026 is #88. In the world rankings by Times Higher Education, Free University of Berlin ranks at #113 in 2026. In the Global Universities rankings by US News, this university ranks at #59 in 2025. This university ranks among the Top 150 Universities in the world in the world rankings. 

Free Uni of Berlin offers English-taught courses at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. No German language knowledge is required for admission to these courses. A few of these courses are listed below: 

Bachelor's

• BA North American Studies

MA

• Global History 
• Global East Asia
• North American Studies
• English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture
• Sociology - European Societies

MSc 

• Data Science
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Economic Systems
• Physics

Part-time work is allowed to Indian students at the Technical Uni of Berlin. They can work for 140 days per year or 280 half days. At the time of lectures, students can not take work more than 20 hours per week. Part-time work that students can take up are Cashier, Tutor, Freelance work, Sales Associate, etc. 

Students should start looking for their LMU housing options well before their term begins. They can do so by searching in Newspapers in Munich or bulletin boards at LMU. Indian students are recommended to become familiar with the German apartment lingo like OG (Upper floor) or KM (Basic rent),  etc. Also be mindful of agent listings or agencies that charge an advance. Keep a deposit (Kaution) amount prepared.

Yes there are many student groups available to join at LMU Munich campus including humanitarian organizations, international unions, religious organizations etc. There are also career oriented student organizations like AISEC and ELSA plus a student council for students to act as representatives.