TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
We empower professionals to remain competitive throughout their lives and be thought leaders in their fields.
In today’s dynamic work environment, knowledge renews even faster than previous generations. At the Technical University of Munich, we believe it is our responsibility to make the latest findings and cutting-edge scientific research accessible to professionals from all industries and career levels. By drawing on TUM’s unique ecosystem, we strive to empower Executives and Professionals to transfer new knowledge into practice, become thought leaders in their field, and reach their full potential.
TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
One of Germany’s best universities
One of Germany’s best universities
The Technical University of Munich regularly ranks among the top universities in Germany and Europe in national and international rankings, such as the Shanghai Ranking, QS, THE, and the Global Employability Ranking.
TUM in RankingsFour reasons to choose the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning
Utilize the TUM ecosystem, benefit from the university’s entrepreneurial mindset, and connect cutting-edge findings from research, technology advancement, and practical applications.
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We unite research and practice.
TUM is a pioneer in the development of new technologies and a leader in natural and social sciences. From medicine to management to leadership – the TUM Schools cover the entire range of disciplines in continuing education. We draw on their knowledge and transfer cutting-edge research to the needs of individuals and organizations from industry.
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We foster a responsible mindset.
The content, teaching and design of our programs are characterized by a value driven approach: We are convinced that only a responsible mindset will help us tackle the current and future challenges society faces in an effective and sustainable way.
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We use the potential of technology-enhanced learning.
At TUM, we develop and integrate the latest technology-enhanced teaching and learning methods within our further education programs. Always having the goals of our participants in mind, we follow a learning approach that is both structured and individualized to help them reach their full potential.
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We draw on an excellent international network.
TUM’s unique network consists of leading research institutions, renowned companies and cutting-edge start-ups. In our continuing education programs, we promote interdisciplinary exchange and network our participants and alumni with partners from academia and business.
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Find out why returning to university and continuing your academic education is worth it.
Why go back to university?
At the Technical University of Munich, we believe we are responsible for making the latest findings and cutting-edge scientific research accessible to professionals.
Our degree programs aim to empower you to transfer new academic knowledge into practice, upskill in interdisciplinary areas such as management and leadership, and get familiar with new technologies to become thought leaders in your field.
Join our vibrant learning community, where you can expand your academic knowledge and acquire and practice new skills. Benefit not only from our excellent lecturers from academia and business but also from the diverse experiences of your fellow students. This open exchange with like-minded professionals from different backgrounds will enrich your learning journey and open doors to new networks and opportunities.
Why advanced education at TUM?
Open up new career opportunities with advanced education offered by the Technical University of Munich (TUM). TUM is not only one of the first universities in Germany to be honored as a University of Excellence, but it also regularly occupies top positions among German and European universities in national and international rankings, such as the Shanghai Ranking, QS, THE, and the Global Employability Ranking. With a vision to lead as one of Europe’s most entrepreneurial universities, TUM is dedicated to excellence in research and teaching.
Furthermore, studying at TUM will immerse you in Munich’s unique technological, entrepreneurial, and international ecosystem. The city’s thriving job market offers plenty of attractive career opportunities, especially in industries like automotive, tech, and financial services. With its supportive business infrastructure and Europe’s best start-up hub the UnternehmerTUM Munich is also an ideal location for aspiring founders. Both Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently selected the Bavarian capital for new development centers, favoring it over well-established international tech hubs.
The Technical University of Munich
TUM in numbers
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178
Degree programs
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9,676
publications
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464
million euros third-party funding
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52,580
Students
are enrolled at our university in the winter semester 2023/24. Of them, 36 % are female students, 45 % have come from abroad for their education at TUM. More …
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666
Professors
research and teach at TUM. We have appointed 277 professors from universities abroad (as of 2006-2023). More …
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7
Schools
form the academic foundation of our university, connected by Integrative Research Institutes at the interfaces between disciplines. More …
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12,051
Employees
are working at TUM and it’s university hospital, 7,883 of which are academic staff. More …
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7
Global locations
are instrumental for the internationalization of TUM, including a campus for research and teaching in Singapore. More …
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92,500
Alumni
make up our worldwide alumni network. 8,982 new graduations were awarded in the academic year 2021/22. More …
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10,413
Publications
by TUM academics appeared in 2022 in international journals (peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, reviews; source: Scorpus 2023). More …
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1,141
Doctorates
were awarded by TUM in the academic year 2021/22. Modernized doctoral degree regulations were published in 2012. More …
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464.0
mio. Euros third-party funding
for research and teaching was secured in accounting year 2022 making TUM one of German’s top-ranked universities.. More …
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18
Nobel Prizes
have been awarded to TUM professors and alumni since 1927, e.g. to Rudolf Mößbauer (Physics) and Ernst Otto Fischer (Chemistry). More …
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24
Leibnitz Prices
have been awarded to TUM scientists since 1987 (as of: 2023). Our long-serving President Wolfgang A. Herrmann received it in 1987. More …
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8
Humboldt Professors
have joined the TUM ranks (as of. 2022) – a major success in this competition for top international talent. More …
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209
ERC Grants
from the European Research Council (ERC) have been granted to our scientists (as of 01/2024) for ambitious research projects. More …
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29
IEEE Fellows
have been researching and teaching at TUM (as of 2023). Fellow is the highest grade of membership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. More …
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435.0
mio. Euro Fundraising
from industry, foundations and private donors was channeled into research and teaching at TUM between 1995-2022. More …
Management Board
Prof. Dr. Claudia Peus
Senior Vice President for Talent Management and Diversity
Bernhard Kraus
Managing Director Executive & Professional Education
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