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You want private university with campus and online study and life in Berlin.
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IU vs TUM
IU International University of Applied Sciences and Technical University of Munich (TUM) are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- IU: ₹45 lakh – ₹55 lakh
- TUM: ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh
- IU cheaper by ≈ ₹1.1 lakh
- 3 shared programs
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IU or TUM: which is better for Indian students?
IU costs less: about ₹45 lakh – ₹55 lakh in total versus ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh for TUM — a difference of roughly ₹1.1 lakh. IU is known for private university with campus and online study; TUM for Germany's top technical university; charges non-EU tuition since 2024. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Official sources: IU International University of Applied Sciences — official website · Technical University of Munich (TUM) — official website
IU vs TUM
- Total cost
- IU: ₹45 lakh – ₹55 lakh · TUM: ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh
- Location
- IU: Berlin · TUM: Munich
- Type
- IU: Private · TUM: Public
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IU vs TUM: the numbers
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Choosing between them
Pick TUM if…
You want Germany's top technical university; charges non-EU tuition since 2024 and life in Munich.
Cost
IU saves about ₹1.1 lakh over the program on our figures.
Your program
Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
Living costs
Living costs in each city
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IU, by about ₹1.1 lakh in total on our figures (₹45 lakh – ₹55 lakh vs ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. IU is known for private university with campus and online study; TUM for Germany's top technical university; charges non-EU tuition since 2024. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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