Hochschule
München
University of
Applied Sciences

Hochschule München – one of the most vibrant and versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany

Studying at HM


Future-oriented degree programmes

There are many good reasons to study at Bavaria’s largest University of Applied Sciences. For example, there are around 100 degree programmes in the fields of Engineering, Business, Social Sciences and Design. Through these programmes, Hochschule München offers a first-class, practice-oriented and future-focused education.

Studying at Hochschule München
Students enrolled at Munich University of Applied Sciences

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HM at a glance

19133

Students

(incl. non-degree, certificate and international exchange students and students on leave)

41.1% female

58.7% male

0.2% not specified

101

Degree programmes

51 bachelor's degree programmes

50 master's degree programmes

14

Departments & 2 Interdisciplinary schools

Dept 01–09 Engineering Sciences

Dept 11 Social Sciences

Dept 10 & 14 Economics

Dept 12 Design

Dept 13 Interdisciplinary Studies

MUC.DAI & MUC.HEALTH

6883

First-semester students

Interdisciplinary studies, languages and more

Studium Generale

Creative, intercultural, socio-political – the cross-disciplinary range of study programmes at Hochschule München

Events and info sessions

17 Nov 2026
19:00

Applied Science Slam, Vol. 14

Science and humour come together at the HM’s 14th Applied Science Slam

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17.11.2026
17:30

VDI Lecture: The Commercial Vehicle Braking System in Transition

EMBS, safety architectures and sustainable mobility solutions – an overview of the latest technological developments and key market trends

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19 Nov 2026
09:00 - 17:00

Peer Coaching at University 2.0 – Inspiration, Networking & Prospects

Our successful online symposium at the start of the year showed that peer coaching inspires, brings people together and makes a difference.

In November, we will continue this dialogue – this time in person. ‘2.0’ stands for greater depth, face-to-face interaction and even stronger networking

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30 Nov 2026

HM Lectures for the Future

If a T-shirt costs just 3 euros – who pays the rest? Value creation, waste and inequality in the age of Temu, Amazon & Co.

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HM’s portfolio is broad and diverse

And we focus especially on the following cross‑cutting themes:

Teaching


Academic, practice- and future-oriented

Students studying at HM today will be helping to shape the world of tomorrow. To prepare them for this role, HM combines an excellent university education with a strong focus on key global developments such as sustainability and internationalisation. Students benefit from lecturers with practical, hands-on experience and a vibrant campus environment that blends personal interaction with digital innovation.

A female professor shows students a piece of equipment

Research


Practical, innovative, interdisciplinary

HM’s application-oriented research projects provide impetus for business and society alike. They address current challenges and make an innovative contribution to shaping a sustainable future. High-calibre research and development projects, carried out – among others – in five research institutes, characterise HM’s well-connected research landscape.

HM research in a Petri dish

Transfer


Practical, collaborative, entrepreneurial

Munich is one of Europe’s leading centres for business and innovation. HM is committed to playing an active role in this dynamic ecosystem. To this end, we work closely with our partners from industry, society, politics and academia to address technological and societal challenges and create solutions that make a real difference. As one of the leading universities in the field of entrepreneurship, we see this as a key driver for innovation and future success.

Strategic partnerships


International, connected, influential

HM is part of international networks that promote exchange and strengthen our position as a leading University of Applied Sciences. Within the INUAS consortium, we work with Hochschule Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences and ZHAW Zurich on forward-looking topics relating to the quality of urban life. As a member of UAS7, we actively help shape internationalisation, quality assurance and our positioning in higher education policy, together with six other German universities of applied sciences.