Technical University of Munich: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #86 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #16 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 369 | In Germany |
| #2 of 45 | In Bavaria |
| #2 of 10 | In Munich |
| #13 of 1,008 | For Robotics |
| Top100 | For 64 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Enrollment
- 44,000
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.tum.de
- Languages
- German;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 44,000 |
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Technical University of Munich based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Technical University of Munich is a world-class research university with 109,945 scientific papers published and 4,055,075 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Environmental Science.
Technical University of Munich majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 957 | 8853 |
| 1992 | 1085 | 10421 |
| 1993 | 1117 | 11577 |
| 1994 | 1082 | 13753 |
| 1995 | 1184 | 15719 |
| 1996 | 1359 | 18335 |
| 1997 | 1458 | 20985 |
| 1998 | 1628 | 23783 |
| 1999 | 1620 | 28736 |
| 2000 | 1767 | 35203 |
| 2001 | 1930 | 41220 |
| 2002 | 2111 | 50347 |
| 2003 | 2278 | 59617 |
| 2004 | 2377 | 69473 |
| 2005 | 2538 | 82231 |
| 2006 | 2900 | 96244 |
| 2007 | 3076 | 108553 |
| 2008 | 3501 | 120973 |
| 2009 | 4332 | 138925 |
| 2010 | 4803 | 159631 |
| 2011 | 5136 | 183687 |
| 2012 | 5307 | 208653 |
| 2013 | 5555 | 239355 |
| 2014 | 6331 | 257200 |
| 2015 | 6940 | 278478 |
| 2016 | 7533 | 298722 |
| 2017 | 7914 | 330888 |
| 2018 | 8279 | 346945 |
| 2019 | 9272 | 405118 |
| 2020 | 9624 | 479486 |
| 2021 | 9876 | 544034 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Technical University of Munich gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €130 |
| Master's Degree | €130 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
All costs are in Euros (€).
The Technical University of Munich has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Technical University of Munich.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Brewing, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Forest Management, Forestry, Health Education, Health Sciences, Home Economics Education, Horticulture, Household Management, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Machine Building, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Metal Techniques, Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Physics, Political Sciences, Science Education, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Vocational Education |
|---|---|
| Diplom (Univ) | Brewing |
| Master | Actuarial Science, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Consumer Studies, Design, Ecology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Food Technology, Forestry, Geological Engineering, Geology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Home Economics Education, Horticulture, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Information Management, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Microelectronics, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Nutrition, Operations Research, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Power Engineering, Private Law, Real Estate, Restoration of Works of Art, Robotics, Safety Engineering, Secondary Education, Software Engineering, Soil Conservation, Solid State Physics, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Traditional Eastern Medicine, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Urban Studies, Vocational Education, Wood Technology |
| PhD | Agriculture, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Art Criticism, Art History, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Machine Building, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Physics, Sports |
| Habilitation | Agriculture, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Educational Research, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sociology, Technology, Technology Education |
Technical University of Munich alumni
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Thomas Mann
- Occupations
- diaristshort story writerwriterautobiographeressayist
- Biography
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Paul Thomas Mann was a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. His highly symbolic and ironic epic novels and novellas are noted for their insight into the psychology of the artist and the intellectual. His analysis and critique of the European and German soul used modernized versions of German and Biblical stories, as well as the ideas of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Arthur Schopenhauer.
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Rudolf Diesel
- Occupations
- entrepreneurEsperantistengineerinventor
- Biography
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Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer who is famous for having invented the diesel engine, which burns diesel fuel; both are named after him.
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Heinrich Rudolf Hertz
- Occupations
- philosopherengineerinventoruniversity teacherphysicist
- Biography
-
Heinrich Rudolf Hertz was a German physicist who first conclusively proved the existence of the electromagnetic waves predicted by James Clerk Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism. The unit of frequency, cycle per second, was named the "hertz" in his honor.
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Maria Furtwängler
- Occupations
- manufacturerfilm produceractorphysician
- Biography
-
Maria Furtwängler-Burda is a German physician and television actress.
Technical University of Munich faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry | Biochemistry, Chemistry |
| Faculty : Civil, Geo, and Environmental Engineering | Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Information Technology, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Informatics | Computer Science |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Physics | Biophysics, Physics |
| Faculty : Sports and Health Sciences | Sports |
| Faculty : TUM School of Education | Education |
| Faculty : TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan | Biological and Life Sciences, Food Science |
| Faculty : TUM School of Management | Business Administration |
| Faculty : TUM School of Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | TUM Technische Universität München |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Accreditation | Organ für Akkreditierung und Qualitätssicherung OAQ |
| Motto | Die unternehmerische Universität |
| Colors | dark blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Arcisstrasse 21 München, 80333 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,488,000 |