Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia was set up in 2002 as the first academic venture abroad by a German university, blending German academic excellence with industry relevance in Asia. Its partnerships with top Asian universities and industry leaders combine German engineering with Asian relevance to equip talents for industry and research sectors in the world. With the changing needs of the economy, the specialised programmes that are offered keep pace with industry need through an Asian-European perspective. Lecturers and professors hail from as far as Germany to equip students with their rich knowledge and experience. More than a thousand students have come through the doors of TUM Asia and now ply their trades in top research institutes and companies across the globe.