The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. Moreover, TUM regularly ranks among the best European universities in international rankings.
Since 2012, TUM has maintained a Liaison Office in the EU capital. The main objectives of TUM Brussels are related to the European research, education and innovation agenda.
- Facilitating and consolidating TUM participation in EU funding programs and initiatives, especially as coordinating institution
- Intelligence and knowledge brokering: on-site cooperation with EU institutions and key stakeholders
- Raising TUM’s profile on EU and European level, including joint initiatives with Alliance partners
- Strengthening collaboration: with the EuroTech partners and other European stakeholders
- Facilitating access: local support for visits and meetings in Brussels for TUM researchers and staff
TUM Brussels Office
TUM Brussels is integrated in the Brussels Office of the EuroTech Universities Alliance and TUM is a founding member of this strategic partnership of six leading Universities of Science and Technology in Europe: EPFL, DTU, L’X, Technion, TU Eindhoven and TUM.
Their intensive collaborations across research, education & innovation support the EU’s goals of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Together, the partners position themselves with a strong voice in the discussion regarding the changing research, education and innovation landscape in Europe.
Services of the Brussels office
- Facilitation and support of EU research proposals
- Consulting of researchers and university administration on EU topics (e.g. H2020 work programme, policies, PPPs etc.)
- Knowledge brokering and information management
- Agenda setting
- Logistical support in Brussels