TUM launched its Global South Initiative in 2023. With this initiative, TUM aims to further expand its strategic international commitment and tackle global challenges by pooling and advancing innovative approaches and expertise with selected partners in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Brazil: TUM and UNESP
Since 2022, TUM and the Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP) have had a strategic partnership with a focus on bioeconomy.
Ghana: TUM und KNUST
TUM and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have had a close, sustainable strategic partnership since the end of 2018.
TUMexchange
The TUMexchange program offers Bachelor's and Master's students from all disciplines the opportunity to study abroad at selected partner universities outside the EU.
TUM Without Borders
Students and employees address global social challenges through the TUM Without Borders scholarship program. Together with partners, they work locally on projects in various subject areas.
TUM student initiatives
TUM has many initiatives where students can engage in projects in the Global South. They includeTU eMpower Africa, enactus, BRASA Local Munique, LATUM, and Engineers Without Borders.
Montgelas Fellowship
Through the Montgelas program, employees of the TUM University Administration can exchange best practices with colleagues from selected partners in Brazil, Ghana, or China, for example.
Invited Experts in Administration
TUM Invited Experts in Administration enables administrative and service teams at TUM to exchange ideas with experts from partner universities and benefit from their expertise.
TUM.Africa Talent
The TUM.Africa Talent Program promotes exchange between doctoral candidates from sub-Saharan Africa and professors and doctoral candidates at TUM.
TUM-UNESP Research Exchange
Through the TUM-UNESP Research Exchange program, five doctoral students from TUM have the opportunity to spend a research stay at UNESP in São Paulo every year.
TUM Global Incentive Fund
The TUM Global Incentive Fund supports collaborations with partners in Brazil, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Peru, and South Africa, as well as with our Strategic Alliance partners KNUST and UNESP.
IAS Fellowship Programs
The TUM Institute for Advanced Study offers various fellowship programs to open new research areas and establish intensive international cooperation.
TUM Visiting Professor Program
To expand internationalization, professors from partners can be invited to TUM for temporary teaching and research collaborations.
Latin America
Learn more about TUM Alumni from and in Latin America:
Alumni stories
TUM Bolivia Community
TUM Brazil Community
TUM Chile Community
TUM Colombia Community
TUM Mexico Community
