Technische Universität München (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. In the international Shanghai Ranking (ARWU), TUM was rated the number one German university both in 2011 and 2012.
“Talents are our assets, reputation is our return.” A mission statement fitting of an entrepreneurial university. More
TUM is clearly structured. It is divided into 13 academic departments, and also has four Integrative Research Centers engaged in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. The Board of Management oversees the running of the university, supported in this function by the Supervisory Board. It continually monitors the university’s development, elects the president and the members of the Board of Management and decides upon the long-term strategy of the TUM. More
Best university in Germany. Ideal study environment. Top marks from industry. TUM rated among the best in national and international ranking lists. More
13 academic departments. 32,000 students. 478 professors. €243.3 million in third-party research funding. 13 Nobel Prize winners. Click here to read TUM’s key facts and figures. More
TUM was founded in 1868 to provide the state of Bavaria with a center of learning dedicated to the natural sciences. The university played a vital role in Bavaria’s transition from an agricultural to an industrial state – and accelerated the pace of technological advancement in general across Europe. TUM scientists today have the same goal as their 19th century counterparts: finding solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. More
