Advanced Education for Executives and Professionals.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers you ideal conditions for lifelong learning.

Our advanced education programs are tailored to the needs of professionals and range from short one-day workshops and certifications with industry standard to full academic master’s degrees awarded by the Technical University of Munich. Individual leadership development programs, flexible online formats, and customized programs for organizations are also part of TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning’s advanced education offerings. Grow with us!

Master & MBA

Our study program for executives and professionals.

Certificate Programs

Wide range of advanced training opportunities for professionals.

For Organizations

Tailor-made offers for companies and international universities.

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Our Program Finder gives you a quick and easy overview of all programs and allows you to select according to your preferences.

Four Reasons to choose the TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning

Utilize the TUM ecosystem, benefit from the university’s entrepreneurial mindset, and connect cutting-edge findings from research, technology advancement, and practical applications.

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Unite Research and Practice.

TUM is a pioneer in the development of new technologies and a leader in the natural and social sciences. From medicine to management and leadership – TUM’s research centers cover the entire range of continuing education disciplines. We draw on their knowledge and transfer cutting-edge research to the needs of people and organizations in the real world.
Die TUM ist Vorreiterin in der Entwicklung neuer Technologien und führend in den Natur- und Sozialwissenschaften. Von Medizin über Management bis hin zu Leadership – die Forschungszentren der TUM decken die gesamte Bandbreite der Weiterbildungsdisziplinen ab. Wir schöpfen aus ihrem Wissen und übertragen Spitzenforschung auf die Bedürfnisse von Menschen und Organisationen aus der Praxis.

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Foster a Responsible Mindset.

The content, teaching and design of our programs are shaped by a value-oriented approach – and follow our conviction that only with a responsible mindset can we effectively and sustainably overcome current and future challenges in our society
Inhalte, Lehre und Design unserer Programme sind von einem werteorientierten Ansatz geprägt – und folgen unserer Überzeugung: Nur mit einer verantwortungsbewussten Denkweise lassen sich aktuelle und zukünftige Herausforderungen unserer Gesellschaft effektiv und nachhaltig bewältigen.

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Use the Potential of Technology-Enhanced Learning.

At TUM, we develop and integrate the latest technology-enhanced teaching and learning methods within our further education programs. Always having the goals of our participants in mind, we follow a learning approach that is both structured and individualized to help them reach their full potential.
At TUM, we develop and integrate the latest technology-enhanced teaching and learning methods within our further education programs. Always having the goals of our participants in mind, we follow a learning approach that is both structured and individualized to help them reach their full potential.

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Profit from an excellent international network.

TUM has a unique network: the university works together with leading research institutions, renowned companies and pioneering start-ups. In our continuing education programs, we promote interdisciplinary exchange and network our participants and alumni with partners from academia and industry.
TUM has a unique network: the university works together with leading research institutions, renowned companies and pioneering start-ups. In our continuing education programs, we promote interdisciplinary exchange and network our participants and alumni with partners from academia and industry.

One of Germany’s best universities

The Technical University of Munich regularly ranks among the top universities in Germany and Europe in national and international rankings, such as the Shanghai Ranking, QS, THE, and the Global Employability Ranking.

What our Alumni say

  • By combining different areas of expertise, the certificate program provides a broad, integrated and critical perspective on the diverse aspects of sustainability. The exchange with learners from a wide range of industries offered interesting discussions and practical examples. I am now perfectly prepared to initiate improvements in the area of sustainability and to find sustainable solutions for customers.

    Dr. Bettina Basel
    Global Segment Manager Mold Making & Sustainability Coordinator Industrial Solutions, Wacker Chemie AG
  • The exercises were very comprehensible and foolproof, just the way you should have them at the beginning.

    Former participant of the course
  • When you join this Executive MBA program, you become part of a group of interesting people from various backgrounds, who all want to improve as professionals. Working side by side with these experienced and accomplished individuals has taught me things such as: new ways of approaching problems, paths of execution entirely different from mine, insights, and advice from sources I never had access to. The side effect: a reliable personal network, that would have taken years to build up.

    Marc Erras
    Class of 2018
  • Access to knowledge and personal development are now more important than ever to ensure the success of a company. That is why I am happy to support any form of continuing education, also in our Alumni Association.

    Susanne Mader
    Executive MBA | 3rd Chairperson & Treasurer
  • The MOOC is incredibly clear and easy to understand. Everything is fully explained, and the quality is top-notch: the lessons are great, the exercises are great, and the videos are great. I had HTML lessons during my study program before, and I wish I had this kind of course, with this content. Definitely 10/10! Thanks again for the MOOC!

    Previous learner
  • Venture capital and private equity are rather difficult sectors to access. It is tricky to understand the details and the mechanisms behind the scenes without talking to experienced professionals. The CPEA’s multi-faceted approach not only provides academic analysis of the industry as a whole, but also sheds light on the complex construct from a practitioner’s perspective.

    Philip Schultheiß
    Principal, AM Ventures
  • This certificate is characterized by a close integration of practical experience with current scientific findings. In the joint DVFA and TUM course, participants not only gain a comprehensive insight into current trends in the field of sustainable investing, but also learn practical tools: This allows companies and projects to be directly assessed for sustainability and investment opportunities to be analyzed.

    Prof. Dr. Christina E. Bannier
    Professor for Banking & Finance at the Justus-Liebig-University Gießen
  • Whether in the classroom or virtually, our goal is the same – to enable our students to drive forward digitization and the use of new technologies, to build a network in which they can thrive, and to impart proven leadership qualities that will give them the tools they need to position their company sustainably in the marketplace.

    Prof. Krcmar, Founding Dean of the TUM School of Management Campus Heilbronn
    Delegate Officer of the President at the TUM Campus Heilbronn, and Chair of Information Systems at the Department of Informatics
  • I am delighted that the new certificate program “Patient Safety” has been launched by TUM’s Medical Faculty and the Klinikum rechts der Isar in close cooperation with TUM Campus Straubing, the Klinikum St. Elisabeth Straubing and Lufthansa Aviation Training. Due to the advances made in the digitalization of medicine and the increasingly complex processes involved in treatment, the topic of patient safety is becoming ever more important in our clinics and hospitals. The interdisciplinary partnership of medicine, research and business holds the promise of innovative and dynamic strategies for the responsible handling of risks posed by modern medicine.

    Bernd Sibler
    Former Minister of State, Member of the Bavarian State Parliament
  • In the circular Earth system, a circular economy is the greatest, perhaps only, chance of ensuring a peaceful existence for humanity. In order to preserve the carbon cycle, we need durable, unmixed and demountable structures in timber construction.

    Prof. Dr. Anja Rosen
    Architect, FH Münster
  • Having over twenty years of experience in both technical and management roles, I always found that I was missing certain tools in my ‘toolbox’ – especially when it came to working with senior executives. After attending the Executive MBA in Business & IT at the TUM, I am confident about engaging in deeper discussions because I now use these newly gained tools.

    Vu Huy Nguyen
    Class of 2019
  • The most valuable gains from the program came from its rich program content delivered by outstanding professors and guest speakers. Strategic business management, innovation, financials, business ethics and personal development are now key in my role as a leader and coach. The mentoring program aspect of the Executive MBA has been a great addition to sharpen the strategic aspects of my professional and personal life.

    Guido Brinkmann
    Class of 2022
  • It is one of the best-organized MOOCs I have ever had. The instructors made a huge effort to provide material suitable for students from diverse backgrounds. There are required (core) videos suitable for everyone. The quizzes are not just testing your memorization skills (like other courses I had) but are testing your understanding and help you understand the material in-depth!

    Former participant of the course
  • Lifelong learning does not end with the completion of a degree or continuing education program. Through our association, we maintain contacts, renew our knowledge in the spirit of lifelong learning and thus create inspiration for new concepts.

    Arndt Kresin
    Executive MBA | 1st Chairperson of the Board
  • The Brewer Cursus was a great success! TUM has highly motivated lecturers who are very passionate about the subjects. The topics were all very interesting. The practical brewing process itself was very hands-on. We brewed in small groups. I was able to take away many tips and tricks for my small brewing operation I am planning to expand.

    Thomas Heim
    Small business owner, microbrewery (Participant Brewer Course 2022/2023)
  • SITE has not only given me a deeper understanding of the core elements of successful strategizing, but has also provided me with valuable concepts and tools that enable me to transfer this knowledge to my everyday professional life. In particular, I liked the combination of teaching and practice-oriented workshops.

    Dr. Anke Susanne Hoffmann
    Director Strategy & Digital Management Audio / Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH
  • Within this program, you get the chance to work with companies and work on your projects, so that you can actually apply the information you learned in the lectures, instead of just studying for exams and putting that information down on paper.

    Else Suutarinen
    Master in Management & Innovation graduate, TUM Track
  • The course provides a good overview of space safety. I am impressed by the carefully selected details and examples provided by the course instructors. I appreciate the well-structured lectures. Thank you!

    Previous Learner
  • During my 2nd semester of the Master in Management & Innovation, I worked with Schunk GmbH, which was my first experience working in a German company. At Schunk’s R&D lab, I chose the topic which was always close to my heart – automobiles and what the future of mobility would look like. And I learned more than that as I experienced what it is like to work the German way – the sheer will to innovate and the perseverance it takes to constantly be ahead.

    Ankit Chopda
    Graduate of the Master in Management & Innovation, TUM Track
  • The Global Aerospace Campus online course “Space Safety” has provided me with invaluable knowledge in the aspects of space debris, collision avoidance, and asteroid impacts.

    Previous Learner

Info Sessions

  • 25

    Feb | 2026
    5:00 – 6:00 PM

    Virtual Info Session | Master in Sustainable Real Estate

    Gain first-hand insights into the program’s structure, unique benefits, and career opportunities — and get all your questions answered directly by our expert team of Academic Advisors and Program Managers.
  • 26

    Feb | 2026
    7:00 – 9:00 PM

    TUM LifeLong Learning Community Event

    Experience the event “Sharpen Your Focus: Succeeding with Strategy in Competition,” where cutting-edge strategy research meets practical insights from elite sports. Professor Thomas Hutzschenreuter and Olympic medalist Theresa Krischke will discuss how strategic thinking under pressure works – in management as well as in sports.

News & Insights

  • Institute news, Programs & Formats, Stories & Community

    Celebrating Achievement and Lifelong Learning: 2025 Graduation Ceremony of TUM’s Executive MBAs and Master Programs

    In November, we proudly celebrated the achievements of the 2025 graduates from the Executive MBA, Executive MBA in Business & IT, Executive MBA in Innovation & Business Creation, and Master in Management & Innovation programs.

  • Expert Insights

    SCHARF STELLEN – Charting Your Course with 7 Strategy Principles

    In the podcast SCHARF STELLEN – Charting Your Course with 7 Strategy Principles, you’ll gain weekly insights into the field of strategy research from Thomas Hutzschenreuter, professor and long-time lecturer in Executive & Professional Education at the Technical University of Munich

  • Programs & Formats

    Lifelong learning in architecture: Insights into the TUM.wood program

    In the everyday working life of architects, lifelong learning is a prerequisite for quality and future viability. Especially in timber construction – an industry that is rapidly evolving and constantly imposing new technical, legal, and design requirements – up-to-date specialist knowledge is a decisive competitive advantage.

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