# Schools and Research Centers

**Source**: https://www.tum.de/en/research/schools-research-centers

Promoting pioneering research and readying talented minds to tackle the challenges of the future: this is why we networked our Schools and research centers across disciplinary boundaries – in a novel matrix structure that fosters innovation.

Seven Schools form the academic foundation of TUM and, with the departments within them, cover the major domains of science. This new structure breaks away from mono-disciplinary faculties. The Schools’ research and teaching focus on furthering sustainable innovation for the good of humankind, nature and society, with transdisciplinary connections forged by Integrative Research Institutes and other scientific institutions.

TUM School of

#### Computation, Information and Technology

We combine our expertise in mathematics, informatics, electrical engineering and information technology to shape the digital transformation.

[www.cit.tum.de](https://www.cit.tum.de/en/cit/home/)

TUM School of

#### Engineering and Design

By connecting our technical, functional and creative engineering skills and expertise, we design solutions for a livable future.

[www.ed.tum.de](https://www.ed.tum.de/en/)

TUM School of

#### Natural Sciences

We conduct cutting-edge research in physics, chemistry and biosciences as we strive to understand the basis of our existence and shape our world.

[www.nat.tum.de](https://www.nat.tum.de/en/nat/home/)

TUM School of

#### Life Sciences

From molecules to global food supplies, our research, teaching and innovation follows a holistic approach in examining the ecosystem of humans, animals, nature and the climate.

[www.ls.tum.de](https://www.ls.tum.de/en/ls/home/)

TUM School of

#### Medicine and Health

Knowledge creates healing and maintains health: We combine our expertise in clinical and preclinical medicine and the sport and health sciences.

[www.mh.tum.de](https://www.mh.tum.de/en)

TUM School of

#### Management

By networking our knowledge of business and our technological expertise, we create entrepreneurial solutions to the challenges facing society.

[www.mgt.tum.de](https://www.mgt.tum.de/)

TUM School of

#### Social Sciences and Technology

Working at the interface of social sciences and technological expertise, we further our understanding of the social, political, ethical and legal dimensions of science and technology.

[www.sot.tum.de](https://www.sot.tum.de/en/sot/home/)

This is the most extensive reform in our university’s history, which stretches back over 150 years. We are fundamentally transforming the structure of TUM – moving from a faculty-based system to a new, innovation-fostering matrix of Schools and Integrative Research Institutes. The goal? To systematically network experts and students, thereby ensuring our sustained success as a leading university in international competition. This transformation is a crucial part of the TUM Agenda 2030, our future-focused concept from the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments.

[More about our University of Excellence status](/en/about-tum/university-of-excellence)

How does TUM function as a modern scientific enterprise and one of the leading universities in Europe? From the TUM Executive Board to other bodies and central service institutions – get an overview of our university's overall structure.

[Organziational structure](/en/about-tum/organization)

Situated at the interfaces between our Schools, Integrative Research Institutes (IRIs) tackle future-focused issues with far-reaching implications. They bring together approaches, tools and expertise from research and teaching in various subjects, striving to find novel solutions to system-wide challenges.

### Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI)

By teaching data skills paired with artificial intelligence, machine learning and basic research, the [Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI)](https://www.mdsi.tum.de/en/mdsi/) bundles the strengths of TUM in data science across disciplinary boundaries.

**Associated institutes**

- [TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute Artificial Intelligence for the Built World](https://www.mdsi.tum.de/en/gni)
- [Zentrum für Digitale Medizin und Gesundheit](/en/news-and-events/all-news/press-releases/details/interdisziplinaere-forschung-fuer-die-digitale-medizin-der-zukunft) – under construction

### Munich Design Institute (MDI)

As an Integrative Research Institute, the [Munich Design Institute (MDI)](https://www.mdi.tum.de/en/) brings together various academic disciplines and incorporates perspectives from the public through design and design research.

It integrates an understanding of behavioral science, manufacturing techniques, product development, technical design, rapid prototyping, and more to develop the creative abilities of students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. It also creates new, valuable effects on the design of technologies, products, software, processes, and change trajectories.

### Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE)

The [Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE)](https://www.bioengineering.tum.de/en/) brings together researchers from the fields of medicine, engineering, natural sciences and computer science. Together they develop and improve procedures for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

**Associated institutes**

- [Center for Organoid Systems (COS)](https://www.cos.tum.de/en/cos/home/)

### Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (MEP)

The [Munich Institute of Integrated Materials, Energy and Process Engineering (###MEP-Short###)](https://www.mep.tum.de/en/mep/)  combines research and development of modern materials and process engineering, sustainable energy systems and process design with the life sciences and their applications in biotechnology or medicine.

### Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI)

The [Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI)](https://www.mirmi.tum.de/en/mirmi/) is dedicated to the development of intelligent machines to meet social challenges. Basic and applied research on robotics and AI always keep an eye on relevant disciplines such as ethics and law.

**Associated institutes**

- [Center for Embodied Laboratory Intelligence (ELI)](/en/news-and-events/all-news/press-releases/details/erster-ki-experimentierraum-fuer-automatische-wissensgenerierung) – im Aufbau

### TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUM-CS)

Interdisciplinary research, teaching, as well as the the development of sustainable technologies and their economic implementation, taking into account ecological and social contexts, is carried out at the [TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUM-CS)](https://www.cs.tum.de/?lang=en).