QS World Ranking
#30
Acceptance Rate
8%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$500
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#4
Munich
Application Deadline
May 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
50,000
students
International Students
35%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Germany's top technical university, consistently ranked among Europe's best for engineering.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Most programs in English at graduate level. Very low tuition (~€72/semester admin fee). Highly competitive.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Acceptance Rate
8%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
May 31
Instruction Language
English/German
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$500
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Uni-Assist or TUM's online portal
- High school diploma equivalent to German Abitur (US diploma accepted with SAT)
- English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 85+ (no German needed for some bachelor's)
- German programs: TestDaF TDN4 or DSH-2 language certification
- TUM Admission Test may be required for some programs
- No SAT/ACT minimum, but strong math/science grades are essential
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Winter semester (Oct–Feb) and Summer semester (Apr–Jul).
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/German
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$500 / year
- Application Deadline
- May 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 8%
- QS Best Student City (Munich)
- #4 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓DAAD Scholarship
- ✓Deutschlandstipendium
Cost of Living — Munich, Germany
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,505
vs. avg US college student
21% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Munich is Germany's most expensive city but still far cheaper than comparable US or UK cities. Student semester ticket covers transit.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a US Student
Technical University of Munich (TUM) is located in Munich, Germany and is ranked #30in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Medicine. Instruction is offered in English/German. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$500 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 8%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of May 31. Scholarships available include the DAAD Scholarship.