The Technical University is an excellent choice for your doctorate (Image: Uli Benz/TUM)
Information for Applicants
The following pages contain all the information you will need to apply for a doctorate (Ph.D.) at TUM. If you are interested in a Master's degree, please follow the link to the TUM Master's Programs website.
There are various paths to a doctorate at TUM that differ in terms of funding and structure. No matter which one you choose, TUM Graduate School always provides you with the ideal environment for your doctorate.
TUM does not charge any tuition fees for a doctorate. Nevertheless, you will need to cover your daily expenses. There are several ways of financing your living expenses during a doctorate.
The Welcome Office of the TUM Graduate School offers applicants and doctoral candidates from Germany and abroad extensive information about application and admission, the offerings of TUM Graduate School, and life in Munich.
TUM Graduate School offers advice for applicants and PhD candidates in every phase of the doctoral program. At the same time, other TUM service offices also provide important information about doctorates.
TUM supports equal opportunities for men and women; as a family-friendly university, it has a long-term investment in balancing family and career. A broad range of advising and service offerings supports people in all life circumstances.