Munich Area

Munich is one of the world's leading high-tech regions. TUM is embedded in strong export-oriented technology clusters like automotive engineering, aerospace and mechanical engineering, as well as environmental engineering, nanotechnology and life sciences.

A large number of global companies have their headquarters in the region, including Allianz, BMW, Infineon, Linde, MAN and Siemens. Global players as well as small and medium-sized enterprises benefit from Munich's universities and outstanding research facilities. They are supported by numerous banks and venture capital companies. The presence of the European and German Patent Offices and various other patent service providers accelerate the process of transforming inventions into innovations.