Technical University of Munich

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. 

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.

The Technical University of Munich & Technical University of Berlin are considered the flagbearers of technical education in Germany. Both these institutions rank very highly in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, however, these institutions are selective to varying extents when it comes to admitting students.

The Technical University of Munich acceptance rate stands at around 8%, while that of Technical University of Berlin is around 52%. Though, TUB Berlin is somewhat selective, it is still nearly six times easier to secure a seat as compared to TUM Munich. 

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.

The Technical University of Munich is free for most of the programs. Students must pay around INR 17L for an executive MBA, INR 4L for BBA programs, and INR 11L for MEng programs. Students must make some additional budget for other expenses including accommodation, food, transportation, books and supplies, and miscellaneous costs, along with the tuition costs. 

Both the universities TU Munich and TU Berlin are good universities. However, the final choice to choose between the universities would depend on students only. Considering the acceptance rate, TU Munich is more difficult to get into. Some of the comparison factors are given below: