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- Website
- tum.de
- Founded
- 1868
- Rankings that list it
- 7 of 13 tracked
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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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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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Ranked near Technical University of Munich in PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities
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- Technical University of Munich official website
- PitchBook University Rankings: European Universities, 2026
- QS World University Rankings, 2027
- PitchBook University Rankings: Graduate Founders, 2025
- Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2026
- CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List), 2026
- SCImago Institutions Rankings, 2026
- Nature Index Research Leaders, 2026
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