Technical University of Munich (TUM)
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), founded in 1868, is located in the city of Munich and is the only technical university in Bavaria and one of the largest higher education institutions in Germany. The university is part of the association of technical universities of Germany TU 9 and is the most prestigious university in Germany.
Quick Facts
About University
Founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the university has additional campuses in Garching, Freising, Heilbronn, Straubing and Singapore, with the Garching campus being the largest. The university consists of seven schools and is supported by numerous research centres. It is one of the largest universities in Germany with 52,580 students and an annual budget of €1,839.2 million, including the university hospital.
TUM is one of the leading universities in the European Union and is a university of excellence within the German Universities Excellence Initiative. Its scientists and alumni include 18 Nobel laureates and 24 Leibniz Prize winners.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishTUM School of Management
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
TUM School of Engineering and Design
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
2.0
English Language Level
6.5
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How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Online application
The application for admission to the Studienkolleg is submitted via the online portal TUMonline - you cannot apply directly to the Studienkolleg. During the online application, you will be asked which study programme you wish to enroll in after successfully completing the Feststellungsprüfung. The programme you choose at this stage determines the course of study at the Studienkolleg you will be enrolled in, so choose carefully. Go to the online guide to applying to Studienkolleg
Receiving an invitation to the entrance exam
If you meet the admission criteria and all your documents have been successfully checked, you will receive an invitation to the entrance examination at the Studienkolleg by email. In the same email, you will also receive information about your assigned field of specialization - depending on the desired study programme you indicated when submitting your online application. Areas of specialization Studienkolleg offers several areas of specialization. Depending on the choice made in TUMonline, you will be assigned to one of the courses T-course for technical, mathematical and natural science programs M-course for medical programs, programs related to biological sciences or sports W-course for business and economics programs. G-course for Arts and Humanities programs.
Passing the entrance exam
You can only take the exam if you have received an invitation from a university - for example from TUM. The entrance exam takes place on a specific day each semester. The dates can be found on the Studienkolleg website. If you fail the exam, you can retake it twice. If you do not appear for the exam, this will be considered a failure - provided that you do not notify the Studienkolleg in time by e-mail, stating your application number. If you are enrolled in a T-course, M-course, or W-course, you will also need to take a math test. More information about the entrance exam can be found on the Studienkolleg website.
Submitting an application for admission and paying the semester fee
If you have successfully passed the entrance exam, you can start studying at the Studienkolleg. Once you have received an offer of admission, you can download the application for admission from your TUMonline account. You will need to download it, sign it, and send it to TUM along with the rest of your admission documents. You can do this in person or by mail. A list of these documents will also be available in TUMonline. As soon as your application for admission and all documents for enrollment will be received and payment of semester fees has been confirmed, You are enrolled at TUM as a regular student. As a student at Studienkolleg, you only have to pay student union fees.
Completion of studies at Studienkolleg
After 2 semesters (one year), you take the so-called Feststellungsprüfung. If you pass the exam, you will receive the qualification for admission to German higher education institutions in specific subjects and can enroll in the bachelor's degree program of your choice.
Obtaining a visa
Students from Kazakhstan require a visa to enter Germany. This visa must be obtained from the German embassy or consulate in the respective country. Typically, they issue a "study visa" which is only valid for three months, and before it expires, you must apply for a "residence permit for study". So it is better to get a visa for the entire stay, if possible.
Preparing for departure
Preparing for departure includes booking tickets and accommodation, medical preparation, collecting necessary documents, financial preparation, packing luggage, learning local rules and customs, and familiarizing yourself with transportation.
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• Straubing Campus
World-class facility
• Weihenstephan Campus
World-class facility
• Garching Campus
World-class facility
• Munich Campus
World-class facility
• Heilbronn Campus
World-class facility