How to Get Admission in TU Munich (Technical University of Munich)

About TUM and what it offers

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a public research university in Germany offering bachelor's, master's, teacher-training, medical, and doctoral programmes across engineering, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, management, and more. It offers programmes taught in German and a number taught in English.

This guide outlines the official application route. It does not state admit rates or cut-offs — those are not published as a fixed figure and depend on the programme and year. Always confirm current requirements on the official TUM website.

Step 1 — Choose a programme and check its requirements

Start on the official TUM degree-programme finder and select the exact programme you want. Each programme lists its own entry requirements, language of instruction, and any subject-specific criteria (for example an aptitude assessment for certain courses).

Requirements differ between bachelor's and master's entry and between German-taught and English-taught programmes, so read the specific programme page rather than relying on a general rule.

• Use the official TUM programme finder to pick your exact course
• Bachelor's, master's, teacher-training, medicine and doctoral routes differ
• Check the language of instruction (German or English) for that programme

Step 2 — Confirm your entrance qualification and language proof

International applicants need a recognised higher-education entrance qualification. TUM evaluates foreign qualifications against German recognition standards, and some applicants may need a preparatory pathway (Studienkolleg) before a bachelor's programme. Verify how your specific qualification is assessed on the official TUM admission pages.

You will also need to prove proficiency in the language of instruction. German-taught programmes require German-language certificates, and English-taught programmes require English-language proof. The accepted certificates and minimum levels are set by TUM per programme, so check the official requirement and never assume a score.

• Recognised higher-education entrance qualification required
• Some applicants may need Studienkolleg before a bachelor's — verify on TUM
• Language proof: German for German-taught, English (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS) for English-taught

Step 3 — Apply through the TUM application portal

Applications are submitted online through the official TUM application portal (the TUMonline / Application Info Portal system). You create an account, complete the application for your chosen programme, upload the required documents, and submit by the programme deadline.

Deadlines vary by programme and intake (winter and summer semesters), and some documents may also need to be sent in a specified form. Follow the instructions shown for your specific programme on the official portal.

• Apply online via the official TUM application portal
• Upload documents and submit before the programme deadline
• Deadlines differ by programme and by winter/summer intake

Step 4 — After admission: enrolment and visa

If you receive an offer, you complete enrolment with TUM by the stated deadline. International students from outside the EU/EEA will typically also need a German student visa or residence permit; this is handled by the relevant German government authority, not the university.

This is general information, not immigration advice. Student-visa rules, financial-proof requirements, and processing steps are set by the German government and change — verify the current requirements on the official German government source before acting.