International Students
Anyone considering university study in Germany has a lot to think about: How can I finance my study and stay? How good must my German language skills be? Where do I apply? How do I get to know other students - and what kind of services does the Technical University of Munich (TUM) offer for international students? Here we have compiled the most important things you need to know.
Current Information - Coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 - Covid-19
The lecture period in the summer semester starts regularly on 20.04.2020 and is extended until 07 August 2020.
- Due to the current situation, the application deadlines for bachelor’s and master’s degrees are extended for winter semester 2020/21.
- Please take note of the preconditions to participate in exams, lectures or seminars with up to 30 participants on campus during the CoViD-19 pandemic.
- The deadline for payment of the semester fee for first-time enrollment is extended until 15 October 2020 for the winter semester 2020/21. The deadline for payment of the semester fee for continued enrollment in the winter semester remains 15 August 2020.
- Due to the current situation with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, our service points and other offices will currently remain closed for the public. Please contact us by email or by telephone instead.
Please be sure to check our info-website on current measures regularly for updates.
Studying at the Technical University of Munich
We offer 172 degree programs, including plenty of them in English. Here you can find information about our degree programs.
Uni-assist perfroms a preliminary check of international applicants' university entrance qualification or master entrance qualification. Learn more
You are interested in applying for full or part-time study? Here you can find information about the process of applying and registration.
The TUM General Student Advising supports prospective students in determining the course of study best suited to their needs and wishes. In addition, we support current students in dealing with the various challenges of their study.
Make Munich feel like a 'home from home'
We will help you settle in quickly to your studies and give you an idea what is on offer with preparatory courses, orientation weeks and welcome events.
Settling into new surroundings is a lot easier if you have someone to call on for support. We will help you find someone to turn to.
Language and intercultural skills have become “must-haves” for many jobs. Here you can find information about our services laid on for international students.
Taking part in leisure activities is a great way to get valuable advice and enjoy a spot of your home culture here in Munich.
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Munich.
Start-of-semester orientation events for international students from the TUM Center for Study and Teaching.
Discover Munich city campus with our interactive campus tour
Exchange Programs
You are enrolled as an exchange student(Erasmus, TUM-Exchange, partner universities) at TUM? The TUM Global & Alumni Office has compiled all important information about the exchange semester at TUM.
TUM offers a broad variety of exchange programs. It is the aim to raise the mobility of German students and to offer every student the opportunity of spending a term or completing an internship abroad.