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Here you can find information on current events and news of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT).

News for Students

Studies, Entrepreneurship |

How can a connection be created between the human brain and a computer? This is the question studied by the neuroTUM student club, founded at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The aim is to make neurotechnology more accessible to students and to help people with physical disabilities.

Studies |

Whether preparing application documents or tips on career planning: the TUM Alumni & Career Service offers more than 100 career events and numerous services in German and English for students, doctoral candidates and alumni in the winter semester. Brand new: the “Engineers for Germany” program.

Studies |

Are you studying mathematics, and would you like to help our new international students get started at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and their studies in Germany? Become a Buddy!

Studies |

The student councils honor outstanding lecturers in the subject areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Informatics, and Mathematics from the past two semesters. The special feature of these prizes is that they are awarded by the students themselves.

Studies, School |

On July 26, 2024, the graduation ceremony for Bachelors and Masters of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology took place with more than 2000 guests in the Kulturhalle Zenith. A review with pictures and video.

News from the School

New@CIT |

Murad Alim has started as professor of Quantum Geometry at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) in February 2025. In our “New@CIT” series, he talks about his research, the search for unknown equations and his performance at a science slam.

Studies, Ranking |

In the current CHE ranking, the Technical University of Munich receives outstanding evaluations in Electrical and Computer Engineering. In particular, the quality of teaching, student support, and the IT and library infrastructure are rated very positively by the students.

Ranking |

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is ranked among the top 20 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the first time, placing 18th in Natural Sciences and 19th in Engineering & Technology. Additionally, it ranks among the top 50 universities in 12 subjects.

Awards |

The International Association for Urban Climate has honored Professor Jia Chen from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) for her excellent research on monitoring and measuring greenhouse gases in urban areas.

School, ZEITlab |

In the Central Electronics and Information Technology Lab (ZEITlab) of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT), a new large-scale instrument was inaugurated at a ceremony on January 30, 2025. It was sponsored by the company Rohde & Schwarz.

News from Research

Research |

The Technical University of Munich will receive funding for seven Clusters of Excellence – three more than before. The support comes through Germany’s Excellence Strategy, as announced by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Research |

Professor Hussam Amrouch and his team at the Technical University of Munich have developed a groundbreaking AI chip: "AI Pro" operates locally, is cyber-secure, and up to ten times more energy-efficient – all without any cloud connection, thanks to its neuromorphic architecture.

Research |

Researchers from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology have developed a method to cryptographically prove one’s location without revealing personal data. Using zero-knowledge proofs, they protect privacy when handling sensitive location information.

Research |

Viviana Villafañe conducts research at the Department of Electrical Engineering on color centers in diamonds to harness quantum information. Her work lays the foundation for quantum computers and an ultra-secure quantum internet.

Research |

In a new study, researchers from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) have investigated the CO₂ emissions of Indian power plants in real time.

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