Welcome to TUM and the TUM Graduate School! TUM fosters and develops talents from all backgrounds, shaping them into responsible and globally-minded individuals. With a proud tradition of educating world-class doctoral candidates, TUM supports them in addressing the diverse challenges of today’s world. Backed by prominent researchers and significant resources, TUM ensures its young scientists have the support needed to unlock their full potential.  

Through the innovative TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS) model, all doctoral candidates are welcomed into an environment that seamlessly combines academic expertise and professional training. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, involvement in cutting-edge research, and a wide range of development opportunities, TUM provides the ideal foundation for shaping responsible leaders of tomorrow.  

Established in 1967, the Faculty of Medicine at TUM transformed the Klinikum rechts der Isar into TUM's university hospital. As of October 1, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences merged to form the TUM School of Medicine and Health (MH).

With around 4,500 students, 2,600 doctoral candidates and 1,500 researchers, the TUM School of Medicine and Health and the university hospital are among the strongest medical research centers in Germany. TUM consistently ranks at the top for medical education, especially in national medical licensing exams.

On August 1, 2024, the Klinikum rechts der Isar and the German Heart Center Munich merged to form the TUM University Hospital, combining expertise from both institutions to benefit patients.

Since its founding in 1868, TUM has delivered world-class performance in research and teaching, consistently ranking among the top universities in Germany and Europe. With alumni like the inventors of the refrigerator and the diesel engine, and with 13 Nobel Prize winners, TUM is a hub of innovation. 
The university hospital and the TUM School of Medicine and Health work closely together in research, education, and patient care. Their research focuses on four key areas: cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and immune-related diseases such as allergies.