Munich

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.

Yes, students pursuing a doctorate course at TUM Germany can bring their family with them. The campus offers special housing services for doctorate students with families.

Moreover, the children are also recipients of childcare on an hourly basis, by some external care providers, mostly during off-peak hours.

To know more, students are advised to refer the TUM Family Service website.

Yes, when it comes to major European cities, Munich is among the safest with an average crime rate 37.5 crimes being reported for every 1,000 people, per data curated from multiple sources.

Moreover, Munich ranks among the top 5 the safest cities in Europe per Numbeo, as seen in the table below:

Source: Numbeo

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: