About us
We improve materials' functionality, durability, and sustainability on all scales. From a natural science and engineering perspective, we characterize existing raw materials and develop new ones.
The Department of Materials Engineering is part of the TUM School of Engineering and Design (ED), which combines engineering disciplines and collaborates across campuses. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of the world's strongest universities in research, teaching, and innovation. TUM is an entrepreneurial university and a global marketplace of knowledge. Located in Munich, we benefit from an ecosystem of cutting-edge research, global companies, and high-tech start-ups in one of Europe's most innovative metropolitan areas.
Boards and Management
The School Office is the management and service institution for the entire TUM School of Engineering and Design. More information on the leadership and management structure and contact persons in the governing boards, the Management Team and the Academic Leadership Team. more
Job- & Internship Portal
The student job portal of the Technical University of Munich contains advertisements of the TUM and other scientific institutions as well as offices and companies. more
Awards
Professional representatives close to the Department of Materials Engineering endow annual awards to encourage the next generation of scientists and to recognize achievement for excellent doctoral and master's theses. They are awarded during the Day of Engineering and Design. more about the awards