Technical University of Munich
Driven by its bold, entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record of innovation, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) stands as Germany’s top university for technology. It has earned the prestigious “University of Excellence” title three times in a row since Germany’s Excellence Initiative began.
TUM’s strength comes from the outstanding research and education across its seven schools, while its mission-driven Integrative Research Institutes push forward cross-disciplinary breakthroughs. As digitalization and biologization reshape society, TUM has been redefining engineering by integrating natural and life sciences, medicine, business, humanities, and social sciences.
At TUM, people always come first. The university’s core mission is to nurture diverse talent at every level—boosting education, pioneering new knowledge, supporting entrepreneurship, and shaping job markets to match society’s values and environmental needs. From a global community of curious students to its worldwide alumni network, TUM taps into the collective brilliance of its entire community. It also collaborates closely with Munich’s thriving science and industry scene while partnering with top institutions around the world.
Rankings
Check out TUM’s stats in different ranking categories
World University Rankings 2025 – 26th
Arts and Humanities 2025 – 101-125th
Business and Economics 2025 – 31st
Medical and Health 2025 – 53rd
Computer Science 2025 – 14th
Education Studies 2025 – 42nd
Engineering 2025 – 22nd
Life Sciences 2025 – 34th
Physical Sciences 2025 – 19th
World University Rankings 2025 Breakdown:
- Overall: 83.5
- Teaching: 70.4
- Research Environment: 86
- Research Quality: 91.7
- Industry: 100
- International Outlook: 83.1
Ranking trends from 2016 to 2025 show consistent growth.
Impact Rankings
- Good Health and Wellbeing (2022): 201-300th
- Affordable and Clean Energy (2022): 401-600th
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (2024): 1st (tied)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (2022): 201-300th
Key Student Stats
A snapshot of TUM’s student body (World University Rankings 2025 data)
- Gender Ratio: 35% female, 65% male
- International Students: 43%
- Students per Staff: 41.8
- Total Students: 34,907
Subjects Taught at TUM
Here’s a look at TUM’s subject rankings
- Computer Science: 14th
- Clinical & Health (Medicine, Dentistry, Other Health): 53rd
- Business & Economics (Business Management, Accounting, Finance): 31st
- Arts & Humanities (Architecture, etc.): 101-125th
- Life Sciences (Agriculture, Biology, Sports Science): 34th
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Math): 19th
- Engineering (General, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical/Aerospace): 22nd
- Education: 42nd