German Institute of Science and Technology - TUM Asia (GIST - TUM Asia) is a subsidiary of Technische Universität München (TUM) in Singapore and the first German academic venture abroad. Through its groundbreaking collaboration with Singapore's two leading universities, TUM, Germany has pioneered globalization of German universities by creating GIST - TUM Asia in partnership with National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

GIST - TUM Asia is active in the management of postgraduate education, executive training and contract research. Through joint programs with NUS and NTU, GIST - TUM Asia bridges academic education, industry and research to qualify young professionals for technology oriented leadership roles in a competitive global economy.