Facts and Figures
TUM is one of Europe's best universities. Since 1868 TUM has constantly performed at the vanguard of university rankings, with TUM members regularly earning renowned honors and awards. Discover the key to these successes.
The university in figures
Faculty
Our faculty includes around 700 professors, with the share of women among them constantly increasing.
Chronicle
The Polytechnic School Munich was founded in 1868. Discover the milestones on the School's journey to becoming today's TUM.
Schools and research centers
In research and teaching, our seven schools focus on sustainable innovation for people, nature and society.
History
Take a journey through more than 150 years of TUM, which has produced important researchers and companies as well as progressive inventions.
Awards and honors
Members of our university regularly receive prominent honors. TUM itself also awards renowned prizes.
Rankings
Top positions throughout Germany or optimal study conditions: TUM performs excellently in international rankings.
University of Excellence
TUM has been honored three times in a row as one of Germany's top universities. The goal: Top-class international performance.
Our degree programs
Inventions and discoveries
Early detection of lung diseases
Researchers at TUM are using dark-field X-rays to improve the early detection and treatment of severe lung diseases such as COPD - with a lower radiation dose.
Campus locations
Our university is no longer only present in Munich and Bavaria: We operate our own campus locations at sites on several continents.
Organization and governance
Committees, administration, scientific facilities: Our university's organizational structure.
