Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) was founded in 1868 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and has since established itself as one of the leading universities in Germany and Europe. The university combines academic education at the forefront of modern research with an entrepreneurial approach.

TUM consists of seven schools covering various fields of knowledge, including engineering, natural sciences, medicine, social sciences and management. The university actively collaborates with industry and research institutions to create innovative solutions for society.

The university has campuses in Munich, Garching, Freising-Weihenstadt, Straubing, Heilbronn and Singapore. The Garching campus is the largest and a center for scientific research, including physics, chemistry, mechanics and computer science.

TUM actively supports entrepreneurial initiatives through UnternehmerTUM, a start-up lab founded in 2002. It provides startups with mentoring, funding and access to a network of contacts, helping them develop innovative solutions.

The university is also active in research and innovation projects aimed at solving global challenges such as health, energy, climate and digitalization. TUM strives to create a sustainable future through responsible and innovative education and research.