TU Munich (TUM) Tuition Fee Increase from Winter Semester 2027/28: What Non-EU Students Need to Know

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Last updated: 27 October 2026

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has confirmed higher tuition fees for fee-paying international students starting in winter semester 2027/28. The new charges are €2,300 or €3,400 per semester for bachelor’s programmes, and €4,600 or €6,800 per semester for master’s programmes, depending on the programme’s fee class.

For Indian applicants, the change affects programme budgeting, education loan requirements and the timing of tuition payments. Students already enrolled before the increase retain the tuition rate applicable when they started, until they complete that same programme.

This guide explains the confirmed rates, the difference between new and continuing students, full-degree cost illustrations, and the exemptions and funding options applicants should investigate.

What has TUM officially announced?

TUM publishes the increase on its official English tuition-fee page and German tuition-fee page.

The legal basis is the university’s fee-statute amendment dated 3 June 2026. It specifies the new semester amounts and preserves the fee applicable at the start of studies for each cohort.

The amendment enters into force on 1 January 2027, but the revised fee collection first applies in winter semester 2027/28. These are separate dates; the announcement does not move the increase to summer semester 2027.

TUM’s academic calendar places winter semester 2027/28 between 1 October 2027 and 31 March 2028, with lectures beginning on 18 October 2027. Programme application deadlines must be checked separately.

TUM tuition fees: previous rates versus winter 2027/28

The following comparison concerns the two standard full-time fee classes. A programme’s classification determines which amount applies.

Programme and fee class	New tuition for two semesters	Increase over two semesters	Programme and fee class	New tuition for two semesters
Bachelor’s — class 1	€4,600	€600	Bachelor’s — class 1	€4,600
Bachelor’s — class 2	€6,800	€800	Bachelor’s — class 2	€6,800
Master’s — class 1	€9,200	€1,200	Master’s — class 1	€9,200
Master’s — class 2	€13,600	€1,600	Master’s — class 2	€13,600

Percentage changes are calculated from the published previous and new rates, rounded to two decimal places.

The increase is therefore 15% for fee class 1 and approximately 13.33% for fee class 2. Describing the change as a uniform 15% increase would overlook the different adjustment in the higher fee class.

These are semester charges. The separate student-services semester contribution is an additional cost.

Which students need to check the new fees?

TUM generally charges these international tuition fees to students from outside the EU/EEA who newly enrol in a bachelor’s or master’s programme, subject to exemptions.

Student situation	How to approach the fee assessment
New fee-paying enrolment from winter 2027/28	Budget using the revised programme fee.
Already enrolled before the increase, continuing the same programme	The starting tuition rate remains applicable for that programme.
Enrolled before winter 2024/25, continuing that same programme	TUM’s protection from the introduction of these international tuition fees generally continues.
Starting a different programme or degree level	Obtain a fresh assessment of the applicable fee and exemptions.

An admission offer and enrolment are different stages. If you intend to postpone your start, ask TUM which fee schedule applies to the semester in which you will actually enrol. Retain the university’s written answer with your funding documents.

The protection for a continuing programme should not be treated as a permanent personal entitlement covering any future TUM course.

What will the increase mean for annual tuition?

Using two semesters as a one-year budgeting period gives the following figures:

Programme and fee class	New tuition for two semesters	Increase over two semesters
Bachelor’s — class 1	€4,600	€600
Bachelor’s — class 2	€6,800	€800
Master’s — class 1	€9,200	€1,200
Master’s — class 2	€13,600	€1,600

For an applicant entering a fee-paying master’s programme in winter 2027/28, tuition alone would therefore be €9,200 or €13,600 across two semesters.

Keep the semester amount visible in your budget as well as the annual total. Your payment and loan-disbursement plan needs to match the amount due at each stage.

Tuition across a complete degree

The next table illustrates six semesters for a bachelor’s and four semesters for a master’s. These are budgeting scenarios: use the actual duration of your chosen programme when calculating your own costs.

Illustrative study duration	Previous tuition total	New tuition total	Difference between fee schedules
6-semester bachelor’s — class 1	€12,000	€13,800	€1,800
6-semester bachelor’s — class 2	€18,000	€20,400	€2,400
4-semester master’s — class 1	€16,000	€18,400	€2,400
4-semester master’s — class 2	€24,000	€27,200	€3,200

Calculations assume full-time study, the stated number of fee-paying semesters, the same fee class throughout, and no approved waiver or exemption. They compare the previous and revised schedules for different entry cohorts.

For a four-semester master’s, the difference between schedules is €2,400 in class 1 or €3,200 in class 2. It is a comparison for prospective applicants, rather than an extra bill imposed on students protected by their existing cohort rate.

If your programme takes a different number of semesters, calculate:

Tuition budget = applicable semester fee × number of fee-paying semesters.

An additional fee-paying semester would add €4,600 or €6,800 to a master’s tuition budget under the new schedule, alongside the living costs for the longer study period.

How to identify the fee for your chosen programme

Check the programme’s official TUM page, its fee classification and the central announcement for your intended entry semester.

At the time of writing, individual course pages still display the previous amounts. For example:

MSc in Data Engineering and Analytics displays €6,000 per semester.
MSc in Sustainable Resource Management displays €4,000 per semester and a standard duration of four semesters.

Those currently displayed figures should be read alongside the university’s explicit winter 2027/28 increase notice. Before finalising an education loan or accepting a financial commitment, obtain confirmation of your programme’s fee class, entry-cohort rate and exemption status.

For part-time programmes, the amendment provides for fees reduced in proportion to the part-time share. Applicants considering that format should request the applicable programme calculation.

Tuition, semester contributions and living costs are separate

The TUM fees and scholarships overview distinguishes tuition from the semester contribution, which varies by campus.

Your budget should include:

Cost component	What to establish
Tuition	Programme fee class, entry semester, number of semesters and approved reductions.
Semester contribution	Amount for the relevant campus and semester.
Accommodation	Rent, deposit, utilities and the period covered by the contract.
Other living costs	Food, transport, insurance and personal expenses.
Initial arrangements	Travel, application-related charges and other setup expenses.

TUM currently estimates monthly living expenses of approximately €1,300–€2,000 in the greater Munich area for a single-person household. Its current estimate for Straubing and Heilbronn is approximately €900–€1,200 per month.

Four-semester master’s: an illustrative Munich-area budget

Using the currently published Munich-area estimate over 24 months gives living costs of €31,200–€48,000.

Four-semester master’s scenario	Tuition under the new schedule	Illustrative 24-month living costs	Combined subtotal
Fee class 1	€18,400	€31,200–€48,000	€49,600–€66,400
Fee class 2	€27,200	€31,200–€48,000	€58,400–€75,200

This is an arithmetic planning illustration using TUM’s currently published living-cost estimates, not a university quotation for 2027. The subtotal excludes the separate semester contribution and any additional charges or initial costs outside the monthly estimate.

Use your actual location and accommodation plan. A programme at another TUM campus may require a different living-cost calculation.

If your funding plan includes a blocked account for maintenance expenses, record tuition separately so that the same funds are not assumed to pay both costs. Verify the applicable visa funding checklist for your application period.

Can Indian students qualify for an exemption?

Indian citizenship alone does not determine every applicant’s final fee status. TUM also considers prior education and relevant residence circumstances.

Examples in TUM’s official guidance include:

A qualifying higher-education entrance credential obtained within the German education system.
A successfully completed degree at a German university with a standard duration of at least six semesters.
Certain qualifying residence circumstances or established ties to Germany.
Specified study categories, including doctoral study and eligible exchanges.

A completed German degree can therefore matter to an Indian applicant’s assessment. Prepare the relevant proof and obtain a decision before relying on an exemption in your budget.

TUM expressly states that attending a Studienkolleg does not itself exempt a student from tuition in a subsequent bachelor’s programme.

Waiver scholarships and financial support

TUM publishes waiver scholarships, exemptions and hardship waivers.

For high-achieving master’s applicants, its current scheme can generally waive tuition for two semesters. TUM requests an official cohort-ranking certificate containing a percentage ranking, or the student’s rank and cohort size. Applicants should follow the document-verification requirements.

The currently published winter application window for this scheme is 1 January–31 May. Recheck the relevant call and instructions when preparing a winter 2027/28 application.

Separate financial-need and personal-circumstance routes have their own conditions and evidence requirements. An approved waiver is credited against tuition; it is not a cash payment for rent or food.

Apply within the relevant deadline and budget on the basis of a confirmed award. Admission to TUM and approval of a tuition waiver are separate decisions.

Payment planning and education loans

TUM states that the tuition and semester-contribution amount appears in TUMonline and that instalment payment is not available for the university amount due.

Its currently published general deadlines distinguish first enrolment from re-registration. For winter semesters, the payment dates are 15 September for first enrolment and 15 August for re-registration; confirm the instructions for your campus, cohort and account.

For an education loan application:

Give the lender the official fee information for your intended intake.
Separate tuition, semester contributions and living costs in the cost sheet.
Confirm which expenses the sanction covers.
Coordinate disbursement with the university’s payment deadline.
Update the lender if your programme, intake or approved fee status changes.

A loan budget prepared using the previous €4,000 or €6,000 master’s rate needs to be reviewed before it is used for a new winter 2027/28 enrolment.

A practical checklist before applying

Identify the programme and campus. Record the title, study format and normal duration.
Confirm your fee status. Check citizenship, prior German education and any applicable exemption.
Use the correct entry semester. Distinguish a current course-page amount from the announced winter 2027/28 schedule.
Calculate the full study budget. Include semester contributions and realistic living costs.
Prepare funding early. Align loan documentation and payment arrangements with enrolment requirements.
Check waiver deadlines. Gather ranking or financial documents required by the relevant scheme.
Verify admissions separately. Tuition payment does not replace the programme’s academic, language or application requirements.

How Glovels can support your TUM application

Glovels Consultants helps Indian students assess programme eligibility, prepare application documents and plan their Germany study budget. Support includes university shortlisting, APS and VPD guidance where applicable, CV and motivation-letter preparation, and student visa documentation.

Glovels also provides education loan support, including help organising admission and fee documents, preparing the cost sheet and coordinating with lenders. Students targeting winter 2027/28 can use this support to align their application, tuition budget and funding timeline.

Visit www.glovels.com or contact Glovels on WhatsApp.

Official sources

Checked on 27 October 2026. Euro amounts are used to preserve the official fee figures. Programme details, deadlines and funding requirements should be checked again for the intended application cycle.