Study Abroad

The Technical University of Munich, being a public university was known to provide tuition-free studies to students irrespective of nationality.

However, starting from the 2024/25 winter semester, international students will be subjected to a tuition fee as specified by the universities.

Studies remain tuition-free for students from Germany, the European Economic Area or equivalent states as well as for students who have acquired their UG degree in the German Education System.

Those subjected to tuition fee can apply for waivers, exemptions & scholarships via the official university portal.

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.

Indian students can pursue TUM courses in both German and English. It is not mandatory to learn German. It is only needed for courses that are delivered in German only. To be eligible for TUM admission, a B1 or B2 level proficiency in German is enough. For courses in English, IELTS or TOEFL-iBT scores are needed. 

The most widely recognised tests for English are IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English exams (C2 proficiency and C1 Advanced )and Duolingo English Test, etc.

Some of the other test are Pearson Test Of English (PTE) Academic. These all kind of english proficiency exams are accepted by University of Southampton.

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.

International students coming from diverse countries must prove their English language proficiency as a basic eligibility to get admission to Indiana University. Students must obtain a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 to be eligible for UG and PG admission. The students must submit scores of TOEFL, Duolingo, and during Indiana University of Pennsylvania admission. The minimum eligibility score for these exams for UG and PG applicants is given below:

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania tuition fees for these programs range between INR 11L and INR 25L for graduates. Students can check the tuition cost for popular programs:

If we look at the below comparison, Penn State is far better than the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in terms of rankings, graduation rates and small class size experience. However, for students who are looking for an easy selection and affordability, IUP is better than Penn State. Students can check the comparison between Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State below:

The overall cost at Indiana University of Pennsylvania includes tuition costs; books and supplies; insurance; housing; food; transportation; and miscellaneous personal expenses. The tuition cost is around INR 11L for two semesters. Students can check the below table for the estimated cost of attendance for international students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania:

(USD 1=INR 85.53)