Munich

Yes, parents can visit their students at TUM Munich. The Munich, Garching & Freising campus are open to the general public. One can come attend lectures, or be part of public events, as part of their visit on campus.

Parents can apply for a Schengen Tourist Visa (Type C),  which allows non EU citizens to enter & stay in the region for a period of maximum 90 days within a 180-day period.

No, the Technical University of Munich does not guarantee student accommodation. It does not maintain dormitories of its own, & the nearby residential halls are run by the Munich Student Union. The institute does however, help students in finding accommodation in Munich, through its online portal, which lists a number of apartments that can be picked up by students.

Yes, it is possible to change the stream at a later point during the studies. To do that, students need to follow the steps given below.

• Reapply via TUMonline
• Complete the normal process of admission
• Satisfy the general requirements
• The change of programme would be applicable from the start of the new semester

For more information, students are advised to refer the university website.

Since both the Technical University of Munich and RWTH Aachen University are public universities in Germany, they charge zero to low tuition fee for the majority of courses. In comparison, TU Munich is more affordable than RWTH Aachen University.

Listed below are the annual tuition fee details for the majority of programs:

The acceptance rate at TUM is nearly 8% and the University of Hamburg's acceptance rate is around 24%. Here are some of the requirements to get into TUM:

• Meet the minimum entry qualifications;
• Submit proof of English language proficiency;
• Maintain excellent academic records;
• Participate in activities outside class;
• Possess good character; and more.

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

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:

Yes, the International School of Management (ISM) in Munich offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Data Science & Business Analytics. This programme is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in both business administration and data science, preparing them for careers in data-driven decision-making roles.

Munich is considered vibrant and inclusive by students who posted their reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad. The public transportation system has received positive reviews. Special discounts are given to International students and one can easilt go to all key places in the city.

The Indian food in the city has been described as not upto the mark & expensive, therefore many students prefer to eat at McDonald's due to better affordability.

TUM and RWTH Aachen's acceptance rate is 10%. 

• Meet the minimum entry qualifications;
• Submit proof of English language proficiency;
• Maintain excellent academic records;
• Participate in activities outside class;
• Possess good character; and more.