# Technische Universität München (TUM)

> public · Munich · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €6000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (Master) | May 31 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). uni-assist processing: 8 weeks → effective submission deadline ~Apr 6 for non-EU. CN/IN/VN: a document check at the German mission (APS) is required. |
| WiSe (Bachelor) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Same 8-week lead time applies → effective non-EU submission ~late May. |
| SoSe (Master, select programmes) | Nov 30 | Not all programmes have SoSe intake — verify per programme on tum.de. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Munich
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, engineering, it, business, arts
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.tum.de
- **Address:** Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Munich is a major city with strong quality of life, though rents are high—among the most expensive in Germany. The city balances cutting-edge tech industry with cultural institutions and beer gardens. Student life is well-supported, with good public transport and an international population of 40,000+ students.

## Strengths

- Public university with €6,000/year tuition — significantly cheaper than private German alternatives for non-EU students.
- Covers science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), engineering, IT, business, and arts — broad field coverage for technically-oriented CIS applicants.
- An EU degree from Germany is widely recognised across Europe and internationally, boosting graduate mobility.
- Munich hosts BMW, Siemens, and MAN headquarters, giving engineering and business students strong internship access.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates pursue employment after completing their degree.
- Non-EU students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting partial financial self-sufficiency.

## Watch out for

- Before applying, non-EU school leavers without a recognised school diploma typically must complete a preparatory-year course (Studienkolleg).
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — roughly €11,904 for one year as of 2024-25.
- Munich has one of Germany's highest costs of living; renting a room in a student dormitory is highly competitive.
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor-level programmes run in German — limited German proficiency creates a real barrier outside English-taught tracks.
- Admission to a top public technical university is highly competitive; meeting the IELTS 6.5 minimum does not guarantee a place.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Institution schemes:** International Student Scholarship: €500–1,800/semester (merit + financial need), Section 24 fee waiver for Ukrainian TPS holders
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €350–550
- **Private housing:** €750–850
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of München
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk München. Avg ~€400/mo; Freising campus from €300/mo. Waiting list: 1–7 semesters depending on residence. Apply immediately after admission. Munich private market: €700–1,200+/room.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

---

Canonical page: https://studyroute.app/institutions/tum
Source of this file: https://studyroute.app/institutions/tum.md

Each figure above carries the date its record was last checked against its sources.
Where no date is shown, none is claimed — the figure is real, its check date is not on record.