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Technical University of Munich

About us

The TUM School of Computation, Information, and Technology (CIT) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) brings together the concentrated research and teaching expertise of the disciplines of Mathematics, Informatics, and Electrical and Computer Engineering under a single roof. From mathematical models and software-based systems to hardware-related solutions: We combine fundamental research with real-world technological challenges, thereby creating a culture of innovation that brings together knowledge, ideas, and technologies in new ways. With modern study profiles that closely interlink theory and application, we empower our students to responsibly drive technological innovation and actively shape social developments.

Organization

Clear management and administrative structures ensure optimal internal processes and support the scientific staff.

Departments

Four departments structure the school scientifically into the areas, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Staff

These people work at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. An overview.

Photovoltaic system on the roof of the Mathematics and Informatics Building on the Garching Research Campus
Photovoltaic system on the roof of the Mathematics and Informatics Building on the Garching Research Campus; Photo: TUM

Sustainability

Discover how CIT is contributing to the creation of a sustainable, climate-neutral, and livable future through innovative projects.

Members of the TUM School of CIT wearing T-shirts they designed themselves on the topic of talent management and diversity.
Members of the TUM School of CIT wearing T-shirts they designed themselves on the topic of talent management and diversity. Photo: Antonia Raschke / TUM

Talent Management & Diversity

CIT stands for diversity, equal opportunity, and respectful cooperation—the foundation for exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

Prizes & Awards

Awards for Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the most important prizes, honors, and recent achievements of our researchers – from Humboldt Professorships and Leibniz Prizes to ERC Grants and IEEE and ACM Fellowships.

ZEITlab

ZEITlab is CIT's technology hub. Here, researchers, students, and startups develop prototypes in microelectronics, sensor technology, and related future technologies.

Alumni

Stay connected to TUM: The alumni network and alumni associations offer opportunities for networking.

Our Locations

The TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology has locations in Munich, Garching and Heilbronn.

News from School

Prospective Students, Talent Management & Diversity |

TUM Entdeckerinnen: STEM Experience at the University

Fascinated by science and technology? At the "MINT-Erlebnis an der Uni," female students from 5th grade onward can become researchers or engineers themselves. In two- to four-day hands-on courses, they explore STEM subjects through hands-on experiments, tinkering, and interactive activities.

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TUM Research Data Hub kicks off the TUM Research Data Network

How can researchers better document, share, and use data? The new TUM Research Data Network brings together expertise in computer science and data science to foster exchange, share best practices, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines.

Studies, School |

Computer science? Far more than coding!

At a Munich Data Science Institute discussion, researchers and students from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology highlighted that computer science remains indispensable in the age of AI, because understanding, designing, and solving complex problems takes more than machines alone.

Research, Awards |

Professor Fabian Theis Receives the BBAW Academy Award

The Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) has awarded Fabian Theis of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) its 2026 Academy Prize. The award recognizes his groundbreaking work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and biomedicine.

Ranking, Entrepreneurship |

TUM Ranked 8th in Training "Digital Leaders"

TUM is among the universities whose graduates have the greatest impact on the digital economy worldwide. This is shown by the "Digital Leaders in Higher Education" rankings, in which TUM has been placed in the top 10 for the third consecutive year. In the "Computer Science" category, it ranks 2nd.

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