German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is a subsidiary of Technische Universitat Munchen (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 in partnership with National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
GIST is active in the management of postgraduate education, executive training and contract research. Through joint programs with NUS and NTU, GIST bridges academic education, industry and research to qualify young professionals for technology oriented leadership roles in a competitive global economy.