Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026(Enrolled 2015)
What Students Say
Likes
- Courses are well designed.
- Good mix of theory and practical lab work.
- Good opportunities for internships.
Dislikes
- No handholding. This is not a criticism per se but students should be aware of this.
Course Curriculum
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- The course curriculum is very relevant and up to date
- It is very common for students to work part-time at companies such as Infineon, Siemens, BMW, Rohde & Schwarz, Airbus, and others.
- The first two semesters are course-heavy. You could have, on average,e 4 hours of coursework every day. The next semesters are mostly spent on lab work, internship, and master's thesis.
- Depends on the courses. The mandatory course modules can have around 80-100 attending students. The electives will have fewer students. This depends on how popular that specific elective is.
Admission Experience
- It is one of the best universities in Europe for Electrical and Computer Engineering. My overall experience was largely positive. The coursework was quite challenging and rigorous, but it prepared you well for future endeavours.
- Good grades (high GPA). Good letters of recommendation. Relevant internship/work experience. A strong motivation letter. Decent GRE and TOEFL scores. GRE > 110. TOEFL > 100. My GRE and TOEFL scores were 320 and 116, respectively. My Undergrad GPA was 8.8/10 from a reputed Indian university.
Faculty
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- Faculty to student ratio depends on how many students are taking the course. But there are always a couple of TAs who clarify your questions and doubts.
- Faculty and staff are excellent for the most part. Professors are busy but generally quite approachable. Gerhard Kramer, Wolfgang Kellerer, and Eckehard Steinbach were some Professors who left a mark on me.
Campus Life
4
- Infrastructure is world-class. There isn't a lot of time for extracurricular activities, but there are various clubs available for those interested.
Part Time Jobs
- Anywhere between 12-15 euros/hour. Job portals, networking, campus fairs. 20 hours per week is fairly common. Maybe 25 percent get the part-time jobs.
Placement
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- Nearly 100 percent of those who studied MS in Communications Engineering were placed within 6 months.
- This depends on the company and the specific candidates' skills and experience. I would say 50k-60k Euros per annum is reasonable. Salaries are higher in Munich and lower in smaller cities.
- There is no such thing as campus recruitment. Most students find work through internships, networking, referrals, or direct applications through job portals.
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- You have to apply on the student housing portal. Often, there can be several months-long waitlists. Until you get a room in one of the student housing communities, you can look for a shared or studio apartment through online portals and social media.
- Rent would depend on the specific city. For me, it was 320 Euros per month in Munich back in 2015-18
Exams
- CV. Grade transcripts. 2 Letters of Recommendation (ideally from Professors). Internship/Work experience certificates. Motivation Letter. GRE, TOEFL/IELTS scores are optional but recommended.
Fees
- Tuition fees were minimal during my time (a few hundred Euros per semester). But now TUM charges 4000-6000 Euros per semester for international students pursuing Master's degrees.
