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Research

IceCube Neutrino Observatory

First glimpse into the inner depths of an active galaxy

For over ten years the IceCube Observatory in the Antarctic has been monitoring the light traces of extragalactic...

11.04.2022 Reading time 3 min.

Research

Significant potential in electronics

New material will make locally flexible diodes possible

Diodes allow directed flows of current. Without them, modern electronics would be inconceivable. Until now, they had to be...

11.03.2022 Reading time 3 min.

Sustainability

Sustainable Futures Strategy

TUM anchors sustainability as guiding vision for its Agenda 2030

At our first Sustainability Day, president Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann presented the TUM Sustainable Futures Strategy 2030, an...

10.27.2022 Reading time 2 min.

Sustainability

“Urban Oases in Climate Change”

Sustainable and climate-resilient urban development

In this interview, PhD student Sophie Arzberger talks about research on the socio-ecological significance of urban green...

10.31.2022 Reading time 2 min.

TUM IDEAward on November 24

Our IDEAward celebrates its 10th anniversary! Experience a special program around the most promising start-up ideas of the entrepreneurial university.

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Prospective Students

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Degree programs

What drives us: President Thomas F. Hofmann about TUM

Research and innovations for society, innovative teaching and continuing education: This is how we shape a sustainable future, relying on the intelligence of the entire university and working closely with global partners to do so.

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Students

ERC Grants for cutting-edge research

Nobel laureates

Students walking through the entrance hall of the newly finished building for the TUM Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the Garching campus (Image: Andreas Heddergott / TUM).

Schools and Research Centers

They form the academic foundation of TUM: Our schools and departments, connected at disciplinary interfaces by integrative research institutes to create an organization that drives innovation.

Organization

"The contents of my studies have had a decisive impact on me"

Maria Furtwängler, alumna and actress

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We are TUM – the podcast of our university

In our podcast series, we regularly talk to the people who make up our university: From top researchers, students and faculty to the "hidden champions" behind the scenes.

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