Facts and Figures
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of Europe's best universities. Since 1868 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has constantly performed at the vanguard of university rankings, with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø members regularly earning renowned honors and awards. Discover the key to these successes.
The university in figures
Society at the Core
Implants from a 3D printer
Thanks to a new 3D printer, the startup company Kumovis can produce precise plastic implants, including skull bones and surgical aids. Alumna Miriam Haerst co-developed the device.
Faculty
Our faculty includes around 700 professors, with the share of women among them constantly increasing.
Chronicle
The Polytechnic School Munich was founded in 1868. Discover the milestones on the School's journey to becoming today's 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Schools and research centers
In research and teaching, our seven schools focus on sustainable innovation for people, nature and society.
History
Take a journey through more than 150 years of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, which has produced important researchers and companies as well as progressive inventions.
Awards and honors
Members of our university regularly receive prominent honors. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø itself also awards renowned prizes.
Rankings
Top positions throughout Germany or optimal study conditions: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø performs excellently in international rankings.
150 years of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Anniversary stories and impressions
In 2018, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated its 150th anniversary. With curiosity and a founding spirit, researchers have produced numerous inventions and discoveries during this time that are still influential today. Read our anniversary stories and gain insights into numerous activities of the anniversary year.
University of Excellence
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been honored four times in a row as one of Germany's top universities. The goal: Top-class international performance.
Our degree programs
Campus locations
Our university is no longer only present in Munich and Bavaria: We operate our own campus locations at sites on several continents.
Organization and governance
Committees, administration, scientific facilities: Our university's organizational structure.
Society at the Core
Early detection of lung diseases
Researchers at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø are using dark-field X-rays to improve the early detection and treatment of severe lung diseases such as COPD - with a lower radiation dose.