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Technical University of Munich

PhD Programme in Medical Life Science and Technology

Munich, Germany3 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • No application fee

About PhD Programme in Medical Life Science and Technology

The PhD programme in Medical Life Science and Technology at the Technical University of Munich is a structured doctoral programme that runs over six semesters, with intake in both winter and summer semesters. To graduate, students must complete a total of 180 ECTS points: 32 through required curricular activities and 148 through the written dissertation and oral defence. Each semester, lectures, seminars, and courses are offered within the programme modules, and students must successfully complete at least one activity per module over six semesters. Compulsory coursework spans scientific modules focused on the programme's key disciplines as well as transferable skills seminars. All PhD students are additionally required to attend the kick-off seminar organised by the TUM Graduate School and a seminar on good scientific practice organised by the TUM Medical Graduate Center. The programme is open to external applicants seeking a research group and to candidates already working within TUM or affiliated research groups. It is located at the Technical University of Munich in Munich, Germany.

About Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading research universities, with a long tradition of innovation since its founding in 1868 and campuses across Munich and beyond. TUM’s reputation for excellence in engineering, natural sciences, medicine and business is backed by extensive partnerships with industry and research institutions globally. As a research-driven and entrepreneurial university, TUM attracts a large international student body and offers a stimulating environment for ambitious learners.

TUM provides a broad spectrum of degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical application. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, integrative research centres and strong ties to technology firms and start-ups. The university’s approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, fostering skills that are highly valued by employers in Europe and worldwide.

International students are well supported through dedicated services, English-language programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, and a vibrant campus life in Munich, a city known for its cultural offerings and strong economy. Career services, industry internships and entrepreneurship support help students transition from study to professional roles. For those seeking world-class research opportunities, practical industry engagement and a cosmopolitan German campus experience, TUM is a compelling choice.

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