Technical University of Munich

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:

Course are available to be pursued in both English & German languages, however, some courses are available only in German & therefore having a good hold of the German language is recommended.

As per some student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad, students must have a minimum B1 or B2 level proficiency of the German language.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM)'s PG degree students are more successful than graduates at peer German universities.

As per the data curated from the official university website, the TUM drop-out rate stands at around 5-6%, as compared to the national average of 11-15%.

Students need this assessment to determine their eligibility for entry because APS checks how foreign degrees measure up against German educational requirements. 
TUM:
Students enrolled at TUM can access different scholarships which either pay for their tuition fees and provide them with monthly stipends in addition to offering travel grants. 
TUH & TUB:
International students along with students from specific academic disciplines can take advantage of scholarship programs at TUH and TUB. 

To study B.Tech (B.Sc.) at Technical University of Munich (TUM) after Class 12, Indian students need strong academics, German proficiency (B2 level) for most courses, and proof of financial means for a visa. Tuition fees for non-EU students start in 2024, with semester fees of €62-€152. The total cost of living range between €800 to €1,200 per month. The university offers Deutschlandstipendium and TUM International Student Scholarship. Applications are submitted via TUMonline.

Founded in 2018, the TUM Bildungs campus Heilbronn campus offers a number of UG & PG level courses focusing on: Engineering, Management, Data Science & Digital Technology.

The campus offers a number of state-of-the-art facilities to students & provides an enriching study environment full of diversity to its international student population.

The Technical University of Munich has a dedicated sports facility. For each sport, it offers: Aerobics, Badminton, Golf, Judo, Basketball, Volleyball & Soccer.

Among its major facilities, Olympic Park sports complex has made headlines for hosting the Summer Olympics in 1972.

The university also runs TUM Horizon. Its a dedicated programme for the mental well-being of students, as part of which, it offers counselling services as well as workshops with some of the best medical experts in the region.

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

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.