TUM has a unique profile in Germany with its core domains in natural science, engineering, life science and medicine, and is regularly among the high performers in international rankings, with the latest Times Higher Education World University Ranking TUM among the three best universities in the EU.
With over 600 professors and ca 50,000 students, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has a unique profile in Germany with its core domains in natural science, engineering, life science and medicine. TUM is focused on strengthening the excellence of its core competences in research, teaching and learning, whilst also promoting groundbreaking and interdisciplinary research. TUM is also committed towards resolving the major challenges facing society in the 21st century in areas such as energy, climate, environment, natural resources, health and nutrition, communication and information, mobility and infrastructure. TUM is regularly among the high performers in international rankings. In 2020, the QS World University Ranking ranked TUM as the best University in Germany and 50th best university in the world. The latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking ranked TUM among the three best universities in the EU. The 2019 Global University Employability Ranking ranked TUM 6th in the world.