Technische Universität München off-campus housing
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Technische Universität München (TUM), consistently the highest-ranked German university in international tables. Main engineering and science campus is in Garching, 30 minutes by U-Bahn from central Munich.
~38% international students
Best neighborhoods for TUM students
Maxvorstadt
Maxvorstadt sits between TUM's main building and LMU's main campus. The Pinakothek museums, the English Garden a short walk east. Munich's most expensive student neighborhood, and the one nearly every student wants.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Schwabing
Schwabing is Munich's historic bohemian neighborhood, Leopoldstraße, Münchner Freiheit, the northern English Garden. Trendy cafés and a heavy LMU student presence.
$700 – $1,700/mo
Garching
Garching is TUM's main science + engineering campus, a separate municipality north of Munich, 20 minutes by U6. Substantially cheaper than central Munich. Most TUM master's students live here.
$450 – $1,100/mo
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Neuhausen sits west of the city centre, Nymphenburg Palace gardens, calmer than Schwabing, less hipster than Maxvorstadt. Strong international + family population.
$650 – $1,500/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Where do most TUM international students live off-campus?
Most international students live in Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Garching, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, all within a short commute of TUM.
Does TUM have on-campus housing for grad students?
TUM offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with most international students moving off-campus. Off-campus is usually more flexible and often cheaper.
Can I get an apartment without US credit history near TUM?
Yes. Many landlords near TUM accept international students with proof of program admission, and we partner with guarantor services for the rest.