Technical University
Studying at Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich enrolls 47,047 students and offers 83 programs across engineering, business and law, and computer science and IT. The institution ranks #26 in the Times Higher Education overall rankings for 2025, with subject strengths in engineering (#16 in QS Subject rankings) and computer science (#26 in QS Subject rankings).
Master's programmes
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Life in Munich
Bavarian capital on the Isar river, ringed by the Alps and the largest city in southern Germany. Trams, U-Bahn and S-Bahn cover the city, heavy student cycling culture, day trips into the Alps within an hour.
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Visa & life in Germany
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- Student visa
- Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
- Post-study work
- 18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
- Tuition
- Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
- Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Technical University of Munich
Founded in 1868, TUM is the only German university among the ten most influential institutions in artificial intelligence research. The university ranks in the top 10 for agricultural sciences and remote sensing, and in the top 25 for medical technology, ecology, and robotics.
Research strengths
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