Detailed introduction of Technical University of Munich:

Introduction

The Technical University of Munich is a public research university located in Munich, Germany. It is recognized as one of the best universities in Germany and the European Union. It is also one of the universities in Germany that has been awarded the title of "Excellence University". It is the only research university that has won this title continuously since 2006.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: As of July 2023, the school has 50,467 registered students and 643 professors. In addition, there are 29 IEEE Fellows working in the school.

Subject areas: The disciplines cover computing, information and technology, engineering and design, natural sciences, life sciences, management, social sciences and technology, medicine, sports and health sciences, etc., providing students with a wide range of professional choices.

History and establishment time

The history of the Technical University of Munich can be traced back to 1868, when the Royal Bavarian Polytechnic Institute was founded by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. In 1877, it was renamed the Munich Higher Technical School. In 1970, it was renamed the Munich Higher Technical School. It was officially named Technical University of Munich in 2000.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: The faculty is of high quality and has rich teaching experience. Many teachers have profound attainments and extensive influence in their professional fields and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance. The curriculum focuses on the combination of theory and practice, emphasizing the cultivation of students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability.

Scientific Research Strength: Since 1927, the school's researchers have been awarded 18 Nobel Prizes and 24 Leibniz Prizes, and have achieved fruitful research results in science, engineering, medicine and other fields, making important contributions to the academic development of Germany and even the world. The school has many well-known research institutions, such as the TUM Institute for Advanced Studies, and has also carried out extensive scientific research cooperation with many domestic and international partners, providing teachers and students with rich scientific research resources and communication opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Since 1995, the school has listed "Entrepreneurial University" as the school's core concept, focusing on cultivating students' innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ability, encouraging students to transform academic research results into practical applications, and promoting the commercialization and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science and Information Systems, Chemical Engineering and other disciplines are among the top in the world rankings. In addition, the school also has strong strengths in basic disciplines such as life sciences, medicine, physics, mathematics, and social sciences such as management science.

Key laboratories: large scientific research facilities such as the Munich Research Reactor and the Heinz Mayer-Leibniz Research Reactor provide important support for the school's scientific research work, making the school a world leader in fields such as neutron research.

Department Settings

The school has 8 colleges, namely the School of Computing, Information and Technology, the School of Engineering and Design, the School of Natural Sciences, the School of Life Sciences, the School of Management, the School of Social Sciences and Technology, the School of Medicine, and the Department of Sports and Health Sciences.

Ranking

2025 QS World University Rankings: 28th in the world

2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 30th (first in Germany)

2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities: 56th (first in Germany)

2022 Moscow International University Rankings: 22nd (first in Germany)

Expenses

Tuition: usually around 500 euros per semester.

Living expenses: 8500-12000 per year Around Euros.

Campus

Campus distribution: The school has 6 campuses, of which the Garching campus is the largest. The main campus is located in the center of Munich, covering disciplines such as architecture, civil engineering and surveying, and corporate economics; the Garching campus has chemistry, mathematics and computer science, mechanics, physics and other disciplines; the Freising campus includes nutrition, land planning and environmental science and other disciplines; the Straubing campus has a comprehensive research center for biotechnology and sustainable development. In addition, the school also has a campus in Singapore.

Campus facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, such as libraries, gymnasiums, canteens, student dormitories, etc., which provide students with good learning and living conditions.

Campus culture: The international atmosphere is strong, and students come from all over the world. They can make friends with different cultural backgrounds and expand their international horizons. The school also often holds various academic lectures, cultural activities, sports competitions, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.