🥨 Public Technical University

Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München)

📍 Munich, Bavaria • Germany

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is consistently ranked as the #1 university in Germany and among Europe’s top technical universities. Renowned for engineering excellence, entrepreneurship (home of the high-tech incubator UnternehmerTUM), computer science, and pioneering industry collaborations with BMW, Siemens, and SAP.

Testing Policy

Flexible

Admission requires a university entrance qualification (Abitur equivalent / HZB). US high school diploma requires specific AP exam combinations (Calculus, Science, Language) verified through anabin / uni-assist VPD.

Institutional Selectivity

Highly Competitive (~25.0% (Aptitude Assessment Model))

TUM operates an "Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren" (aptitude assessment). Stage 1 evaluates high school grades in mathematics, physics, and German/English. Students who meet the threshold are directly admitted; intermediate scores undergo a Stage 2 oral admissions interview or written assessment.

Language Proficiency

Required for Non-Native

Required for English-taught bachelor programs like Aerospace and Information Engineering. German-taught programs require Goethe-Zertifikat C2 / TestDaF 4x4.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Winter Semester Intake (October Start)

Deadline: July 15 (VPD submission recommended by May 31)

Decision: August / September

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