Becoming a
Data-enabled University

Digitalization…

Being a globally renowned institution for research and education, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) recognizes the diverse perspectives and multiple innovation opportunities that digitalization presents. Driven by our institutional strategy, “TUM. The Entrepreneurial University”, we want to become a hub for exploring this transformation in all its dimensions – technologically, politically, socially, and ethically, and from a regulatory point of view.

The recent shift to virtual collaboration and communication platforms during the pandemic has highlighted the enormous potential of digitalization for enhancing administrative efficiency and resource management, capitalizing on the opportunities of new work, study, and research formats, and advancing internationalization. As TUM, we want to seize these opportunities for structural change and adapt our functionalities to the ever-evolving world. To grasp these opportunities efficiently, we developed this TUM Digitalization Strategy, which focuses on how Information Technology can contribute to our Vision and Mission in the coming years while adhering to our Values and Principles.

Along with our TUM Digitalization Strategy, every choice that will be made will respect the highest international standards and our spirit of excellence, aiming to become one of the leading global references. Entrepreneurial thinking will guide our responsible use of resources to achieve maximum results with minimum use of funds, labor, and energy. Decisions will be made based on an internal dialogue with all Schools involved and by opening up TUM’s overseas discussions with other universities and public and private entities. Each measure will be evaluated based on inclusiveness, sustainability, and transparency criteria.

The TUM Digitalization Strategy is provided as a living website that is directly linked to current achievements. It is not meant to be another printed document that is merely coming to life but rather a guideline for all coming projects that will adapt to new inventions over time.

Dr.-Ing. Alexander Braun
Senior Vice President, CIO

Operations and Administration

We envision a future where our administrative processes are streamlined, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

Teaching and Learning

We believe in fostering an exceptional learning environment that empowers teachers and learners to achieve their fullest potential.

Research and Innovation

Dedication to supporting and advancing our research by providing the necessary resources and infrastructure is the leading foundation for our actions in research IT.

Information Security and Data Privacy

Technology plays an increasingly integral role in our university’s operations; ensuring information security and data privacy is paramount, especially in the digital age and due to recent attacks on universities that usually use largely decentralized infrastructures.

Strategic Cooperations

IT Development and Strategies require massive efforts and investments. This fact calls for strategic cooperation that facilitates the adoption of new services.

Current themes

Abbildung zeigt ein hochtechnologisiertes Büro

M365 and Copilot

The Microsoft M365 Suite has been available to all employees and students since January. A service agreement was also concluded for this purpose.

, ,
Abbildung zeigt eine Digitale Oberfläche mit einer Wolke die Daten speichert

SAP Transformation started

Since January 2024, TUM has started its SAP S4/HANA transformation. This is not just an upgrade but the redesign of all administrative processes at TUM. Employees can learn about the project status in our wiki (TUM login required).

,
Confluence Migration

Confluence Migration

In response to recent Atlassian licensing changes, we have migrated our Confluence platform to BayernCollab.

Digital.Campus Bayern learning platform available

Digital.Campus Bayern is an initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs.

Abbildung zeigt einen Serverraum

IT security task force established

As of August 1, 2023, TUM has appointed a new task force for IT security, which will handle all IT security issues.

Abbildung zeigt ein Netzwerk aus elektrischen Bahnen

TUM Guideline for the use of AI

The use of AI-supported processes / algorithms and AI-supported tools is steadily increasing. Ki and data protection are not mutually exclusive.

, ,

TUM Research Data Hub starts its work

The TUM Research Data Hub is the central point of contact for TUM researchers and partners in all matters of research data management (RDM), following the TUM guidelines for handling research data. Our service portfolio includes consulting, training, networking events, infrastructure solutions, tools, and handouts for all phases of a research cycle.

Grammarly available for all TUM members

Starting May 2023, Grammarly is available to all members of TUM.

, ,

TUM Idea Portal online

The Digital Transformation Office (DXO) supports and facilitates the digitalization journey for TUM employees.

123 Next

Frequently asked questions

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

AccordionLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. content.

Vorstellung

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est.