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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

Promotion, Studies, Talent Management & Diversity |

The TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) supports Bachelor, Master and PhD students of the CIT with the Women in CIT Travel Awards. In the second year of this project, the Talent Management & Diversity department is focusing on three areas. Find out more now!

Studies, School |

Fleet management for robotaxis, apps to combat the loneliness of city dwellers or to compare rental cars at lightning speed – this year's "hackaTUM" was once again all about creative solutions to practical problems.

Studies, Ranking |

Companies around the world consider graduates of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to be exceptionally well qualified. This is seen in the latest edition of the Global University Employability Ranking. TUM is 13th worldwide and is number four in Europe.

Research, Studies |

Three students from the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology want to use innovative technology to make life easier for people who are hard of hearing. They will be presenting their student project Sonovision at the electronica trade fair in November 2024.

Research, Studies |

With the start of lectures in the winter semester, chatbot Iris is also back in action. She offers computer science students personalized assistance with programming exercises. Several lecturers are currently using Iris in their courses. She thus supports several thousand students.

News from the School

New@CIT |

Deniz Kus has been professor of Representation Theory at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) since April 2025. In our “New@CIT” series, he reveals the areas in which his research is impactful, what he is most looking forward to in his new position and much more.

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.

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 |

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.

Research |

Quantum technologies will radically change the world in the coming decades. At our university and in the Cluster of Excellence Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), scientists are researching various aspects of this future technology.

Research |

Companies are increasingly making claims of sustainable production – while ignoring other important aspects. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method for a holistic environmental analysis of business processes: Sustainability-Oriented Process Analysis (SOPA).

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