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Technical University of Munich is the top ranked public university in Germany and is known as the University of Excellence. ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. and ranked 49th in the QS University Rankings. Technical University of Berlin is one of the best technical and research universities in Germany, it is ranked 158 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and #156 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
| Technical University Munich | Technical University Berlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.2 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 28 QS World University 2025 # 30 Times Higher Education 2024 # 37 QS World University 2024 | # 147 QS World University 2025 # 44 QS World University 2024 # 136 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 19 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 35 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 77 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 45 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -14 PG Programs -90 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -35 PG Programs -93 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-300 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-88 | IELTS-6 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 144 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 305 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23310 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 306 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11800 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16565 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Tie-ups with around 800 start-ups set up by alumni and faculty. | Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) is one of the top public universities in Berlin, Germany. It is ranked #158 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries By Degree:
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| application requirements | Applications are invited through Uni-assist, German language proficiency is required for most UG program, GRE/GATE scores are required for some masters programs. | Applications are accepted through Uni-assist, vocational experiences, and internship certificates should also be submitted. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 12 reviews | 6.1/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Technical University Munich | Technical University Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1868 | 1879 |
| Male:Female | 66% Male, 34% Female | 66% Male, 34% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has three campuses in Bavaria: Garching, Munich (main campus), and Weihenstephan. The main campus has an Olympic park. The main campus is located in downtown Munich which is also housed by various technological industries like BMW, Allianz, Siemens, etc. | The main campus lies in central Berlin (borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf) with a satellite campus in Egypt. The main campus is located close to Tiergarten. Overall 7 schools are located throughout Berlin City. |
| Library | The library houses 45,000 ejournals, 160,000 ebooks, 2400 e-databases, etc. 2 million is the overall collection of books including print and digital collection. | University central library collection houses 2.3 million print and digital media catering to general, science & technology, humanities, and social sciences. The science library of the university 3 million books and journals. |
| Campus Life | The two major spring festivals receive over 150 student volunteers. The university has 14 academic orchestra’s, and 90 different sports activities to offer. There are various clubs and societies such as film clubs, etc to indulge in. | The university campus offers a variety of sports and recreation activities. Apart from main student cafeteria (run by university) there are other cafeterias (run by student or other organizations). Various clubs, societies, religious communities, queer community, and more can help each student find people with common interests. The main campus is also home to 2 innovation centers. |
| Hostel | #Two-Bedroom Apartment - $15984 #Shared Living Apartment - $7326 | #En-suite Room - $16565 |
| Famous Alumni | Gerhard Ertl (German Physicist), Wolfgang Ketterle (Nobel laureate in Physics), Ernst Otto Fischer (German Chemist), Wolfgang Paul (German Physicist), Roebert Huber (German biochemist, Nobel laureate), Samantha Cristoforetti (astronaut), etc | Anupama Kundoo (Indian Architect), Dilek Kolat (Member of federal council of Germany), Samih Sawiris (Egyptian Business), Aiman Abdallah (German TV presenter), Ludwig Wittgenstein (Philospher), Abdul Qadeer Khan (Pakistani Physicist), Peter Brandt (historian), etc. |
| City Life | Munich is one of the most expensive cities in Germany, but offers a variety of transportation options (including cheap one’s) to its students. The outskirts of the city include farmlands, rivers, and lakes. The city is full of student bars, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants, Rathaus is the large pedestrian street offering from high-end stores to street shops. Treks to the Alps are something to look forward to adrenaline junkies. Austria is 2 hours train ride away from the city. The city has an unemployment rate of around 3.5%. | Berlin is a culturally rich city offering a variety of international and local cuisine to explore. There are 3 opera houses, 150 theatres and playhouses, 200 private art galleries, 170 museums in the city. Tiergarten is a huge park with mini lakes to relax. The city is architecturally rich and invites for walks down the streets to enjoy the combination of modern and old structures. The unemployment rate of the city is rather high 8% (Feb’20). |
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