Technical University of Munich
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Technical University of Munich is in Munich, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Tuition for international students: €2,300–€3,400 (≈ US$2,600–3,800) per term (2027-28 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88. Applying: intake: Winter semester. Scholarships: 2 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €2,300–€3,400 per term (≈ US$2,600–3,800) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jul 15 (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Munich · 28 km from MUC airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Environmental Engineering (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Main Campus Munich Source (4)“Environmental Engineering B. Sc. - TUM School of Engineering and Design”www.ed.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard Duration of Studies: 6 Semester”www.ed.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Please note: the BSc in Environmental Engineering at TUM is taught in German.”www.ed.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Main Locations: Main Campus Munich”www.ed.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Informatics (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Garching Source (3)“Standard Duration of Studies - 6 semesters (fulltime)”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Main Locations - Garching”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Required Language Proficiency - German”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Management and Technology (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Munich Source (3)“The program runs six semesters and allows for a semester abroad through its mobility window.”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will also be able to follow your individual interests and choose from different specializations: Bilingual Track”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TUM Campus Munich”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mathematics (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Garching Source (4)“Bachelor Mathematics - TUM - TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard Duration of Studies: 6 semesters”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Main Locations: Garching”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Information Engineering (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Education Campus Heilbronn Source (4)“B.Sc. Information Engineering at Campus Heilbronn”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard Duration of Studies: 6 semesters”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“During the three years of the degree program, you will be prepared to participate in the design and implementation of IT systems across various disciplines.”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: English, individual elective modules in German”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Management and Data Science (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (2)“The standard period of study for the Bachelor's degree course is a total of six semesters.”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The language of instruction is generally English. Individual elective modules may also be held wholly or partly in German.”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Management and Technology (B.Sc.) · 3 years · Munich Source (3)“The program runs six semesters and allows for a semester abroad through its mobility window.”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“100% English Track”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TUM Campus Munich”www.mgt.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers (reference) Source (2)“To be eligible for admission to a bachelor's or master's program at TUM, you must provide evidence of your proficiency in the language of instruction of the program you are applying for.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Bachelor's programs at TUM: For admission to a bachelor's program, it is usually mandatory to provide proof of proficiency in either German or English (or both), depending on the program's language of instruction.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Information Engineering (B.Sc.): English proficiency test not required Source (2)“A verification of English language skills is unnecessary.”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language aptitude will be tested as part of the application process.”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | 88 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Source (1)“The required minimum language proficiency is C1 for the majority of the bachelor's and master's degree programs at TUM.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12B2 Source (1)“To apply, you need to provide proof that your German language skills are at least on Level B2 (language certificate attesting German proficiency at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (4)“Both Bachelor's and Master's students at TUM, as well as high school graduates who would like to begin their studies at TUM in the coming semester, can apply.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“With the TUM Deutschlandstipendium, you receive 300 euros per month as well as contact to industry and cooperation partners of TUM.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Who can apply: currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance certificates from Germany or abroad”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Qualification requirements: Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“We offer 180 degree programs, including plenty of them in English.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: English, individual elective modules in German”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
TUM need-based waiver scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Jul 15
Sources (4)
“The purpose of the waiver scholarship is to support persons with special talent and those who would otherwise be prevented from commencing or continuing their studies at TUM for economic reasons as a result of the requirement to pay tuition fees by waiving the degree-program-specific tuition fees for international students (tuition fees).”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“As a rule, international students who are subject to tuition fees in accordance with the TUM University Tuition Fees and Charges Statutes are eligible to receive waiver scholarships.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The award period of a need-based waiver scholarship comprises the remaining standard duration of study of the degree program in which the recipient is enrolled at the start of the waiver scholarship as long as the need persists.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The application period for need-based waiver scholarships is from May 15 to July 15 for the following winter semester for bachelor's degree programs and from January 1 to May 31 for master's degree programs and from November 1 to January 15 for the following summer semester for bachelor's and master's degree programs.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Deutschlandstipendium
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Number of awards: 800
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“With the TUM Deutschlandstipendium, you receive 300 euros per month as well as contact to industry and cooperation partners of TUM.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Both Bachelor's and Master's students at TUM, as well as high school graduates who would like to begin their studies at TUM in the coming semester, can apply.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TUM awards around 800 Deutschlandstipendium scholarships each year.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Qualification requirements: Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester Source (2)“Start of Degree Program: Winter semester”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The degree program always begins with the first semester in the winter semester.”www.ed.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Credential evaluation (e.g. WES): Required Source (1)“VPD certificate from uni-assist for applications with an international university entrance qualification”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Copy of a valid passport or identity card in compliance with data protection regulations”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Letter of motivation: a written explanation by you for your choice of degree program and for your choice of TUM as an institution of higher education”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mathematics (B.Sc.): College-specific essays: Required Source (2)“submit a mathematics essay (approx. one page) with the online application”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The discipline-specific essay should be a 1-2 page explanation of a mathematics-related issue of your choice.”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15Source (2)“Application deadline for the winter semester: 15 May to 15 July”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Winter semester: 15 May to 15 July”www.cit.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €2,300–€3,400 per term (≈ US$2,600–3,800) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,300–€2,000 per month (≈ US$1,400–2,200) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | €120–€150 per month (≈ US$134–167) (reference) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (6)
“Tuition fees for international students to increase for the winter semester 2027/28”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“for Bachelor's programs: 2,300 euros or 3,400 euros”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Use the tuition fee navigator below to quickly find out whether you are required to pay tuition fees. The amount depends on your degree program. For bachelor’s degree programs, tuition fees are usually 2,000 or 3,000 euros per semester.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In the greater Munich area, you should expect monthly living expenses of approximately 1,300 to 2,000 euros (for a single-person household).”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The cost of statutory health insurance for students is usually between 120 and 150 euros per month.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All students in Germany are obligated to have health insurance. You cannot be enrolled at TUM without sufficient health insurance.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (1)“It’s important to know that TUM does not operate its own residence halls.”www.tum.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Munich |
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| Nearest major airport | Munich Airport (MUC), about 28 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q157808 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).