What do I need to get into a bachelor's programme at the Technical University of Munich as an international student?
For a bachelor's at the Technical University of Munich, you must have finished secondary school outside Germany and hold a qualification equivalent to the German Abitur. You also need language proof in German or English, and you apply through the TUMonline portal. Indian applicants also need an APS certificate.
For a bachelor's at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you must have completed secondary school outside Germany and hold a Higher Education Entrance Qualification equivalent to the German Abitur. You also need proof of language proficiency and must apply through the TUMonline portal.
Bachelor's requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Schooling | Secondary school completed outside Germany |
| Qualification | Higher Education Entrance Qualification equivalent to the German Abitur |
| If not directly recognised | You may need Studienkolleg (a one-year preparatory course) and the Feststellungspruefung (FSP) exam |
| Language proof | German or English, depending on the program |
| Application | All documents submitted via TUMonline |
Other requirements and language scores
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate and preliminary documentation (VPD) from uni-assist.
- You also need a valid passport, and health insurance is needed at enrollment, not at application.
- English-taught programs list IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 88+ or PTE 65+.
- German-taught programs list TestDaF Level 4 in all sections, DSH Level 2 or Goethe-Zertifikat C2 or equivalent.
- You can check whether your school-leaving certificate is recognised on the anabin database.
My Advice
Check recognition of your school certificate first, because it decides whether you need the extra preparatory year. Then line up language scores and translations well ahead of the deadline.
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