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TUM Architecture

Design is our core activity. We maintain and transform spaces. We design our cultural and built environment.  

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"Ein Quartier für alle": TUM-Masterarbeit zum Holsten-Areal stößt auf Resonanz

Mit einem eigenständigen städtebaulichen Entwurf für das Holsten-Areal in Hamburg haben die TUM Absolventinnen Julia…

Studies, Media Coverage |

CHE Rankings: Very good ratings for engineering studies at TUM

Engineering students are very satisfied with the teaching and study conditions at the Technical University of Munich…

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TUM Studierende mit Preis und Anerkennungen des wa awards 2025 geehrt

Unter den diesjährigen Preisträger:innen des wa awards 2025 wurde die Semesterarbeit von Christina Arnold und Luisa…

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Birdview on studio with students at final critic
Image: Tassilo Letzel / TUM Department of Architecture

Professorships

The profile of the Department with its almost 200 scientists at 28 professorships covers an exceptionally broad spectrum of topics. Our tuition is research oriented and the core practice is architectural design, which serves as a common basis for all teaching and research activities. more

woman with laptop sits in front of "Climate Active Bricks" facade
Image: Philipp Molter / TUM Department of Architecture

Research Topics

The Department of Architecture lists a broad variety of ongoing research and development projects. We inquire the contemporary challenges of globalization and individualism, cultural transformation as well as climate change. Furthermore, “Research by Design” is being developed as a special expertise. more

Rear view of woman in front of exhibition display
Image: Nick Förster / TUM Department of Architecture

Diversity

Our core objective is the enhancement of equality and parity on all levels. We are aiming for a fair, respectful, diverse, and inclusive work- and research environment at the TUM Department of Architecture. more

Exterior view of the Pinakothek der Moderne
Image: Jakob Bahret / Architekturmuseum der TUM

Architekturmuseum der TUM

Due to its unique status as Germany's only university institution with archives and exhibition rooms, the Architekturmuseum der TUM unites collections, tuition and research. Since 2002 rotating exhibitions are shown in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich’s Kunstareal. more

students working at a studio with architecture models in the foreground
Image: Tassilo Letzel / TUM Department of Architecture

Degree Programs

All information on our Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism as well as on the manifold study opportunities in Science and Engineering at the TUM School of Engineering and Design. more

View from above on people and bicycles in the interior courtyard
Image: Matthias Kestel / TUM Department of Architecture

Partner Univerisities

The department offers a year abroad as an integrated part of our education. This approach is unique among architecture schools in Europe. During the last years we have expanded our partnerships with foreign universities to currently 90 universities in 39 countries across the globe. more

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