TUM Architecture

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

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Podcast "We are TUM": How we do research with the society

Involving the public more closely in scientific processes is becoming ever more important and increases the relevance of…

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"My protagonist is the space"

Professor Waleska Defne Leifeld is not only an experienced professor, but has also won an Academy Award. The TUM Alumna…

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TUM's Architecture Museum cooperates with the cultural portal bavarikon

The Architecture Museum of TUM will contribute historically valuable works to the digital treasury of Bavaria, the…

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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

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

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

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

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

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