Technical University of Dresden or Munich, Which is better to study in Germany?

TU Dresden vs TU Munich

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Technical University DresdenTechnical University Munich
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# 174 Times Higher Education 2026
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ProgramsK6FNSL -39
+BcTMq -52
K6FNSL -14
+BcTMq -87
uAFC26 -1
Exam ScoreGMAT-590
IELTS-6
TOEFL-79
IELTS-6.5
PTE-65
TOEFL-88
Cost to Study78XRnV   1110
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Graduate Employability Rankings (‘20): #181-190.
MBA: $200,000
MSc: $65,000


Tie-ups with around 800 start-ups set up by alumni and faculty. 
PhD: $172,000
Masters in finance: $119,000
Masters in Science: $72000-85000 


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Applications are invited through Uni-assist, German language proficiency is required for most UG program, GRE/GATE scores are required for some masters programs.

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H1MbuoTechnical University DresdenTechnical University Munich
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1828
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Location Facts

The campus is located in Dresden near to the country’s eastern border with Czech Republic Border. The main campus is located on the south of the city center and is bordered by Nöthnitzer Straße, Fritz-Förster-Platz and Münchner Platz.


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. 


Library

The Saxon State and University Library of Dresden is the largest in Germany. It has archives and collections in and on Saxony. Total volume held by the library is 5,562,071. Digital collection: 3,359,253. Library digitization center is the largest mass digitization center.


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. 


Campus Life

There are over 13 student clubs and organizations, the cultural and international office organizes various events, trips, and visits. Free language classes are also offered on-campus. The International X-mas party is one of the largest events organized. International events are organized to celebrate cultural diversity. There are a variety of bars and restaurants on-campus.


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.   


Hostel#Single Apartment - $5997
#Studio Room - $9852
#two-room apartment - $1000
#three- or four-room apartments - $1300
#shared flat - $700
#one-room or studio apartment - $800
#Rent for shared living - $800
Famous Alumni

Maria Reiche (German-Peruvian Mathematician), Gunther Landgraf (German Physicist), Stanislaw Tillich (President of Saxony), Fritz Blyel (German Artist), Herbert Seifert (German Mathematician), Erik Von Frenckell (Finnish Member of Parliament), Carl Enckell (Finnish Politician), Afroz Ahmad (Indian civil servant), Julia Bonk (Politician), Hans Dresig (Professor), etc.


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


City Life

The city of Dresden has numerous historical buildings, and the surroundings have widely different landscapes, including castles, palaces, parks, Saxon Vineyards, Dresden Elbe Valley, and more. Explore many museums, art galleries, and other attractions from old and new town. Attend events like Dresden Spring music festival and International Dixieland Festival. Unemployment rate for Dresden is 7.90% (2019).


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%. 


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