The TUM School of Life Sciences

The TUM School of Life Sciences at the Weihenstephan Campus is where the Technical University of Munich pools its expertise in the field of life sciences. The term Life Sciences refers to a branch of science that deals with life processes or structures of living organisms or in which living organisms are involved.

The Life Sciences have revolutionized our understanding how organisms and biological systems operate. Only when we better understand our planet in its complex diversity we can make a contribution to securing the foundations of healthy living and shaping the coexistence of mankind in a sustainable way.

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich are therefore concentrating their expertise in life sciences at the TUM School of Life Sciences in Weihenstephan, which was founded in 2000.

In the spirit of the “One Health” idea, the TUM School of Life Sciences uniquely combines the necessary key competencies to explore the fundamentals of our lives: from molecules to cellular systems to plant and animal organisms, from soil to ecosystems, from food to nutritional medicine, from biogenic raw materials to biotechnology – while making use of the benefits of artificial intelligence.

At the TUM School of Life Sciences in Weihenstephan, students of chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering can expect to tackle exciting research questions and a wide range of challenges. As one of the world’s leading centers for integrated life sciences, the School offers an inspiring environment for innovation and scientific excellence. Graduates have excellent career opportunities, as professionals with interdisciplinary training are in high demand in research, development, and industry.

The TUM School of Life Sciences: Key facts