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Technical University of Munich (TUM)
BSc Management & Technology
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Course Overview
TUM's BSc in Management & Technology at the TUM School of Management is Germany's #1 ranked business undergraduate degree (FT European Business Schools ranking) and runs from Munich — the home of BMW, Siemens, Allianz, Linde, Munich Re, plus a fast-growing AI and deep-tech startup ecosystem (Celonis, Personio, Lilium). The three-year programme is taught 100% in English and combines a business core (finance, accounting, marketing, strategy, operations) with a mandatory technology specialisation (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Sciences).
TUM's tuition structure makes this one of the most cost-effective top-tier business degrees globally — until 2024-25, all public German universities charged zero tuition for international students; Bavaria introduced a modest semester fee of €2,000-€3,000 (~LKR 800,000-1,200,000 per semester for non-EU applicants from 2024-25 onwards, plus a smaller semester contribution). Total tuition over three years for Sri Lankan applicants is still under €18,000 — a tenth of comparable UK or US degrees.
Sri Lankan A/L applicants from Combined Maths streams are well-positioned — the curriculum has heavy quantitative content (linear algebra, statistics, programming in Python) from year one. Munich's German-industry recruitment pipeline (BMW Group, Siemens AG, Allianz, Roland Berger, McKinsey Munich) is exceptionally strong for TUM grads who speak working German on graduation.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: 3 strong passes (B or above) including Mathematics — Combined Maths or Pure + Applied Maths required. Cambridge International / Edexcel A-Levels accepted with the same condition.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 32+ points with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches preferred).
- check_circle TUM Selection Process: written aptitude test (TM-WiSo) plus interview — both held online for international applicants.
- check_circle Letter of motivation and CV.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants must have their A/L certificate evaluated through Uni-Assist (the German central application service) for credential equivalence — process takes 6-8 weeks.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 5.5 in each component).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification (A/Ls, IB, Cambridge International) was taught and assessed entirely in English for at least 4 years — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium streams qualify with an MOI letter.
- check_circle Note: German language is NOT required for admission but recommended for internships and post-study work.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU, 2026) | €6,000 | Rs. 2,070,000 |
| Semester Contribution (student services) | €170 | Rs. 58,650 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Munich) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| Student Visa + Blocked Account | €11,200 | Rs. 3,864,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €30,370 | Rs. 10,477,650 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Germany offers an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, automatically extending to a Blue Card after qualifying employment (€45,300+ salary in 2025, lower thresholds for STEM/shortage occupations). TUM Management grads place into BMW Group, Siemens AG, Allianz, Munich Re, SAP, Deloitte Munich, McKinsey Munich, BCG Munich, plus the Munich startup ecosystem (Celonis, Personio, Quantum Systems). German starting salaries €52,000–€68,000 with rapid PR pathway after 33 months on Blue Card.
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