The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is currently 97.00 euros per semester, according to TUM. You pay it to the Munich student services organisation (Studierendenwerk) and it must arrive in the period set before the semester starts. This guide explains what the amount stands for, how payment works and what TUM says about deadlines.
Short answer: According to TUM, the semester fee at the Munich, Garching and Freising campuses is currently 97.00 euros per semester and goes to the Studierendenwerk München. The page shows no breakdown and no semester ticket. It names no fixed deadline date; what counts is when the payment arrives. Date of the TUM page: 22 October 2026.
The most important points at a glance
- The semester fee is 97.00 euros per semester (TUM, Munich, Garching and Freising campuses, page last changed on 22 October 2026).
- The amount goes to the Studierendenwerk München. The TUM page shows no split into items and no semester ticket share.
- The date the payment is received counts, not the transfer date. Allow three to five working days for the bank.
- For degree programmes with restricted admission, payment must arrive within 14 days of the admission letter.
- The amount for your account is shown in TUMonline, where you can also check that your payment has been booked.
How much is the semester fee at TUM?
TUM states on its page on enrolment and re-enrolment in Munich, Garching and Freising that the semester fee currently amounts to 97.00 euros. It is paid to the Studierendenwerk München every semester before enrolment or re-enrolment. LMU Munich lists 97.00 euros for the winter term 2026/27 as well; see our guide Semester fee at LMU Munich.
| Item | Value according to TUM | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee per semester | 97.00 euros | Munich, Garching, Freising campuses |
| Recipient | Studierendenwerk München | Fee regulations of the Studierendenwerk are linked |
| Breakdown into items | not shown | Page refers to the Studierendenwerk |
| Semester ticket in the fee | not mentioned | Clarify ticket questions with the transport network and TUM |
| Re-enrolment deadline as a date | not given | Payment “within the designated period” before the semester starts |
TUM runs separate pages for its Heilbronn and Straubing campuses. The content we retrieved there states no amounts, so the 97.00 euro figure applies here only to Munich, Garching and Freising.
How does payment work?
On its fees page, TUM refers to the amount you find in TUMonline for your semester. The payment reference should contain your matriculation number, your name, the semester (TUM gives “26/27WS” as an example) and “TUM Technische Universität München”. If the payment has not appeared in TUMonline after five working days, send the bank transfer receipt to TUM semester fees management.
| Situation | Rule according to TUM |
|---|---|
| Normal re-enrolment | Payment within the designated period before the semester starts |
| Programmes with restricted admission | Payment received within 14 days of the admission letter |
| Relevant date | Date of receipt, not transfer date |
| Bank processing | Allow three to five working days |
| Enrolment | Complete only once the payment has arrived |
| TUM Asia | Fee is transferred from Singapore, no separate payment |
Assumption: a semester has six months. Then 97.00 euros equal about 16.17 euros per month. Setting aside that amount each month helps you to avoid a gap when the payment period begins.
How early should you transfer the money?
TUM allows three to five working days for the bank and requires the payment to be received. Assumption: your payment period ends on a Friday. The last safe transfer day is then no later than the previous week, because five working days of processing plus one working day as a buffer make six working days. Anyone who transfers on the due date itself risks the money arriving after the deadline.
International transfers can take longer. The TUM page gives no separate processing time for them. In that case, build in more of a buffer and keep the receipt so that you can show proof of payment after the deadline.
What applies to the semester ticket?
The TUM pages we retrieved mention no semester ticket in the fee. You therefore plan your local transport separately. For an overview of the Deutschlandticket and semester tickets, see our guide Affordable travel as a student (in German).
What tuition fees apply to non-EU students?
Tuition fees are not part of the semester fee. According to TUM, from the winter term 2027/28 non-EU students pay 2,300 or 3,400 euros for a bachelor’s degree and 4,600 or 6,800 euros for a master’s degree. Students already enrolled keep their original rate. Which of the two amounts applies to you is stated on the TUM fees page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the semester fee at TUM?
TUM currently states 97.00 euros per semester for the Munich, Garching and Freising campuses. The amount in TUMonline is the one that counts for you.
By when do I have to pay the semester fee?
The page we retrieved gives no calendar date. Payment must arrive in the designated period before the semester starts. For programmes with restricted admission, it is 14 days after the admission letter. You find the period for your semester in TUMonline.
Does the transfer date count?
No, what counts is the day the money arrives at TUM. Bank transfers take three to five working days.
What should I do if my payment does not show up in TUMonline?
Wait five working days. If it still does not appear, send the transfer receipt to TUM semester fees management ([email protected]).
Do TUM Asia students pay the fee themselves?
No. According to TUM, the fee for TUM Asia is transferred from Singapore.
What you should do now
- Open TUMonline and read the amount and the payment period for your semester.
- Transfer the money with your matriculation number, name and semester as the reference, and allow three to five working days.
- After five working days, check whether the payment is booked in TUMonline and otherwise contact semester fees management.
- Keep the transfer receipt until your re-enrolment is confirmed.
Related guides
- Studying in Munich: costs, housing and semester fee 2026 (in German)
- Affordable travel as a student: semester ticket and Deutschlandticket (in German)
- Re-enrolment and semester fee: deadlines and consequences (in German)
- Studying in Germany: 30 university cities compared
Sources: TUM, Semester fees payment at Munich, Garching, Freising (English version, page last changed on 22 October 2026); TUM, Fees and Scholarships (accessed October 2026); TUM, Einschreibung und Rückmeldung in München, Garching, Freising (German version).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
