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Where Technical University of Munich stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
- #17
- 2026
- alumni founders, 151 companies
- 174
- 2026
- raised by those companies
- $8B
- 2026
- university rankings list it
- 7 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities | 2026 | #17 | No prior edition | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 QS World University Rankings | 2027 | #25 | Down 3 | B | Prestige, Research, Talent, Performance |
| PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders | 2025 | #40 | Up 9 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | #45 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige |
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #77 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
 SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #80 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
 Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #84 | No prior edition | B | Research |
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01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
Fachschaft MPICUniversity
Hochschule für Politik MünchenUniversity
Lehrstuhl für Systemverfahrenstechnik, TU MünchenUniversity, since 2008
Lehrstuhl für Tierphysiologie und ImmunologieUniversity
Lehrstuhl für WaldbauUniversity
Lehrstuhl für WaldwachstumskundeUniversity
02Community
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Technical University of Munich is explicitly referenced in a current StartupBlink or Startup Genome ecosystem report and is included in Superscout's source-backed university directory.
Overview
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), established in 1868, is one of Europe's foremost technical universities. Originally founded as the Polytechnic School Munich, TUM has developed into a prestigious institution known for its focus on engineering, technology, natural sciences, and medicine. With a budget of €1,892.9 million in 2023 and a student body of around 40,000, TUM is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and innovation across various fields. The university comprises seven schools that emphasize sustainability and technological advancement.
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FellowshipDeveloping the next generation of quantum technology entrepreneurs.
Ranked near Technical University of Munich in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
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