Bundeswehr University Munich

Munich, Germany

Founded to provide rigorous academic training for officer candidates of the German Armed Forces, UniBw M functions as a federal campus university and now also admits civilian students and international officers under scholarship and exchange programmes.
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It was established in 1973 as a federal university for officer candidates and now also admits civilian and international students. Unlike other German universities, it operates on a trimester system, enabling accelerated bachelor and master degrees.
As of 2024, around 3,500 students are enrolled with approximately 900 academic staff, including about 200 professors, giving a favorable student‑faculty ratio.
UniBw M combines a full research university with seven university faculties and a College of Applied Sciences (three faculties), offering bachelor, master, and doctoral programmes across technical, economic, and social science disciplines.
Entry is restricted to: (a) German officer candidates who pass the Bundeswehr assessment centre, (b) civilian students under sponsorship by partner employers, and (c) international or allied exchange officers under mobility programmes. All require a recognized university entrance qualification.
Candidates must have a general university entrance qualification (Abitur/Fachabitur), or relevant vocational qualifications plus work experience; civil applicants must also be sponsored or endorsed
Officer candidates undergo assessment centre and military training; civilian applicants may need aptitude interviews; exchange or research applicants must secure a supervisor and submit motivation letters, CV, transcripts, and language proof.
UniBw M is located in Neubiberg, part of Bavaria—one of Germany’s safest states. Campus and residential areas are secure, with clear emergency procedures and controlled access.
Students have access to psychological counselling, chaplaincy support, and diversity/inclusion advisers. Emergency numbers (Police 110, Medical 112, Poison Hotline) are provided during induction.
UniBw M includes military zones; while civilian access is generally allowed, it may be curtailed in heightened security situations. Residency registration and compliance with campus rules are mandatory.
UniBw M provides 37 bachelor’s and master’s programmes in faculties including Aerospace Engineering, Cybersecurity, Political Science, Mathematical Engineering, and Applied programmes via CASC and Fachhochschule.
The trimester structure allows completion of a Bachelor’s within 3 years (9 trimesters) and an accelerated Bachelor+Master in 4 years, due to higher academic workload per year.
Yes—for example, M.A. International Security Studies is taught in English in collaboration with the George C. Marshall Center. Other graduate programs include Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies.
Graduate scholarships are available, but most students—especially officer candidates—receive full support. UniBw M does not charge tuition, though a small semester administration fee applies.
Doctoral students can apply for funding through the Munich Aerospace Graduate School. Civilians may receive support via DAAD, corporate scholarships, or internal merit-based awards.
Yes—via CASC, UniBw M offers blended-learning continuing education, including modular Bachelor, Master, and MBA programmes for civilian professionals and time-limited officers.
Located in Neubiberg, south Munich, the campus sits on a former air base. It has S-Bahn/U-Bahn connections and motorway access, with close proximity to industry partners like Siemens, Bosch, and Infineon.
Most students live in modern on-campus dormitories. The International Office also offers housing support and referrals for shared flats or private rentals nearby.
Campus life is residential and interdisciplinary: weekly military/language training for officer cadets, dormitory-led events, sports leagues, cultural clubs (e.g. Model UN, international clubs), and communal dining on campus.
Yes—non‑EU students may apply for an additional 18‑month graduate residence permit to seek employment.
Non-EU students must obtain a student visa and register residency; part-time employment is subject to German visa regulations and academic commitments.

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