The Technical University of Munich (TUM) benefits from its good company: It is centrally located in one of Europe’s cultural gems and neighbors the University of Munich.
But unlike its fellow Munich university, TUM is much more focused on the sciences. Its 500 professors, 9,000 staff, and 36,000 students focus on engineering, natural science, life science, medicine, and economics.
In 2006, TUM was selected by the Science Council and the German Research Foundation as an “Elite University.” The school is responsible for 13 Nobel Laureates.
But perhaps a better indicator of TUM’s success is the transformation it has led in the German state of Bavaria. Before the school’s long list of scientific accomplishments, the region was mainly known for agriculture; now, the state has become one of Europe’s centers of scientific research and technological innovation as more and more companies flock to Munich.
In addition to TUM, the Bavarian capital is now home to several other scientific research centers, including the Center for Digital Technology and Management and the Max Planck Institute Munich.
