Something else I'd like to add: Many european universities, including TUM which is highlighted in the article, also have exchange arrangements with U.S universi

Something else I'd like to add: Many european universities, including TUM which is highlighted in the article, also have exchange arrangements with U.S universities. These are mostly top-tier engineering state schools like UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. Because of the exchange agreement, tuition for the semester or year you are there is waived. You can have your cake and eat it too.