Together with SAP, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is expanding its presence in one of the world’s most dynamic growth regions. The new initiative in Bangalore, alongside TUM’s existing office in Mumbai, marks another milestone in the university’s global growth strategy.
Asia in Focus: Advancing Research Partnerships and Supporting Talent
India is a key future market in the global knowledge economy. With around 2,000 students currently enrolled, India ranks among the top countries of origin for TUM’s international student body. At the same time, innovation ecosystems in Bangalore and other major Asian cities offer exceptional opportunities for research partnerships and talent exchange.
“With a new presence in Bangalore, the IT capital of India, we are opening up new perspectives for researchers and students together with our TUM Partner of Excellence SAP – right at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems. At the same time, we are extending the global reach of TUM as a world-class entrepreneurial university,” said Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, President of the Technical University of Munich.
A Model for International Knowledge Exchange
The initiative in Bangalore builds on the successful model of TUM’s embedded presence at SAP’s Munich headquarters. It aims to foster targeted synergies across research, teaching, and innovation. In addition to cooperation on research projects, joint activities will also include summer schools, hackathons, thesis projects, and internships.
TUM will continue to expand its activities in the region – also in collaboration with local partners such as the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Thematically, the focus will be on three strategic areas: quantum computing, data-driven health solutions in HealthTech, and physical AI, which connects real-world systems with artificial intelligence.
With 45 percent of its student body coming from outside Germany, a steadily expanding portfolio of English-language programs, and a global network of strategic partnerships, TUM reinforces its role as a globally connected university of innovation.
Technical University of Munich
Corporate Communications Center
Stefan Kögler
presse@tum.de
