Application for International Applicants
Learn about everything you need to know as an international applicant.
Fraudulent Application Agencies
We are currently receiving an increasing number of reports of fraudulent activities in connection with applications to TUM. On this occasion, we would like to point out once again that
- the Technical University of Munich does not cooperate with agencies. To study at TUM, you should only apply directly to the university.
- the Technical University of Munich never requests payments to agencies during the application process.
- the Technical University of Munich only sends e-mails from official e-mail addresses: @tum.de, @zv.tum.de or @mytum.de.
- the Technical University of Munich never requests payments of any kind before admission to the program has been granted. If you require a VPD by uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist will only check certain documents and not issue admission statements or similar.
- always makes notifications or other official documents available via the online portal TUMonline.
In terms of applying to TUM, international refers to the country where you have completed your secondary school or your undergraduate studies. It does not refer to your country of origin or the place you live.
International means
- when applying to a bachelor's degree program: You have completed your secondary school education outside of Germany with something other than a German Abitur. Learn more
- when applying to a master's degree program: You have completed your undergraduate studes (i.e. your bachelor's) outside of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
Application for a bachelor's degree program
All information on how to apply for a Bachelor’s degree program for internationals.
Application for a master's degree program
All information on how to apply for a Master's degree program for internationals.
At a glance: What you need to know
Not every secondary school diploma directly qualifies you to study at a German university. A first assessment of your qualification is possible via
- the admission database of the German Academic Exchange Service
- the information system on recognition of foreign qualifications (anabin) - available in German only
You are qualified for university studies in Germany? Then you can apply for a bachelor's degree program at TUM.
You are not qualified for university studies in Germany? Then you cannot apply for a bachelor's directly. You do, however, have other options to qualify for a degree program - for example via Studienkolleg (preparatory study).
To qualify for a master's degree program, you need a first academic degree, e.g. a bachelor's. The exact requirements for every degree program are stated in the Academic and Examination Regulations.
Regardless of the program you are interested in, you need an undergraduate degree which is at least equal to a German bachelor's degree with a duration of 3 years (6 semester) to be eligible to apply for a master's program.
You can look up your degree in the anabin database (available in German only) to get a first orientation whether you are generally qualified for a master's degree program in Germany.
Check whether you have to pay tuition fees
From winter semester 2024/25, TUM will charge tuition for international students from third countries for most Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.
Apply for a preliminary documentation
You need to have your qualification verified by uni-assist.
Prove your language skills
You always need to prove your language proficiency when applying.
Have your documents notarized and translated
Everything you need to know about correct notarization and translation.
Check if you need visa
Be sure to check the visa regulations for your country, and contact your local German embassy as early as possible
Be aware of specific regulations for certain countries
Austria | Bangladesh | China | Egypt | Georgia | India | Iran | Italy | Jordan | Pakistan | Spain | Switzerland | Turkey | United Kingdom | Vietnam
Submit proof of your health insurance
All students in Germany need to have health insurance.
Lecture period, lecture-free days, or enrollment periods – all semester dates and deadlines at a glance.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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