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Welcome to the Center of Life and
Food Sciences Weihenstephan
Welcome to the
Center of Life and Food
Welcome to the
Center of Life and Food
Welcome to the
Center of Life and Food
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences
Weihenstephan
Winter Term 201617
2
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences of Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen
We are delighted that you have chosen our university for advancing your academic studies
Living and studying in a foreign country will certainly be an exciting experience for you But it could also be quite daunting as there is a lot to organize We have put
together some information in this leaflet in order to try and help you in this endeavor
We sincerely hope that you will feel welcome here Please feel free to contact our international officers andor the staff at our Campus Office if you have any questions or need some guidance or help Wersquoll be more than happy to assist you Get in touch
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch
International Affairs Delegate Weihenstephan
3
Contents
Who can help me
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program 4 International Team at Campus Weihenstephan 5
What has to be done first on arrival Registration Formalities 7 Open a Bank Account 8
How to get from A to B
Bus Train and Suburban Trains 10
What is necessary to organize my studies
Student card 12 TUMonline Moodle E-Learning System University Library Information Services ITW University Sports
Where can I obtain an introduction to my studies
FirstContactWZW Welcome 14
How can I improve my German language skills
German language courses in Weihenstephan 16
Things to be done at the end of the term
Transcript of Records 28 Re-enrollment De-register at Residents` Registration Office
Good to know 29
Emergency Telephone Numbers Useful Links 39
4
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-students
TUMinternational provides help as well as a cultural program at the beginning and
during academic studies in Munich It takes aim at international exchange students as
well as international fulltime students at TUM Many activities are also open to German
students of TUM as TUMi aims to be a meeting point between international and
Germans students of TUM
Orientation Week
TUMi will connect you with offices and people on campus and introduce you to the
exciting city of Munich before you begin classes in your schoolacademic department
At the beginning of each semester TUMi arrange Orientation Weeks
Tutors accompany you to get along in general and much more Besides this TUMi offers
sight-seeing tours visits to museums excursions and parties
Contact
TUMinternational
TU Muumlnchen
International Center Room 0187
Arcisstraszlige 21 80333 Muumlnchen
Tel +49 89 289 25477 Email tumizvtumde
Additionally to the Pre-Study Course Pre-study workshops are offered for students
entering the first semester of their studies at TUM The courses are open to international
and German students and free of charge Please note that the workshops will be either
held in German or in English
Please check the homepage for details httpwwwtumdeenstudiesinternational-
studentspre-study-coursepre-study-workshops
5
Campus Office Weihenstephan (Alte Akademie 8)
The Campus Office International Team (internationalwzwtumde (0) 8161-71
54983711) is available to answer any queries that you may have
As you arrive we would like to be sure you are comfortable making this step meeting
new faces new opportunities If you start feeling a little stressed about that you are not
alone Donrsquot worry we are here to help Well answer your questions introduce you to
academic and support services
Head of International Team WZW
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch Chair of Biopolymer Chemistry
Weihenstephaner Berg 3
Exchange Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the International
Coordinator of your Study Program Division
Agricultural Horticultural Sciences ndash Dr Markus Gandorfer (markusgandorferwzwtumde) (Agricultural Sciences)
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde) (Horticultural Sciences)
Biosciences ndash Dr Markus Guumltlich (guetlichtumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Prof Ludwig Niessen (ludwigniessenwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science- Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash Dr Martin DoumlllererDr Thomas Schneider (internationalforstwzwtumde) Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
2
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences of Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen
We are delighted that you have chosen our university for advancing your academic studies
Living and studying in a foreign country will certainly be an exciting experience for you But it could also be quite daunting as there is a lot to organize We have put
together some information in this leaflet in order to try and help you in this endeavor
We sincerely hope that you will feel welcome here Please feel free to contact our international officers andor the staff at our Campus Office if you have any questions or need some guidance or help Wersquoll be more than happy to assist you Get in touch
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch
International Affairs Delegate Weihenstephan
3
Contents
Who can help me
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program 4 International Team at Campus Weihenstephan 5
What has to be done first on arrival Registration Formalities 7 Open a Bank Account 8
How to get from A to B
Bus Train and Suburban Trains 10
What is necessary to organize my studies
Student card 12 TUMonline Moodle E-Learning System University Library Information Services ITW University Sports
Where can I obtain an introduction to my studies
FirstContactWZW Welcome 14
How can I improve my German language skills
German language courses in Weihenstephan 16
Things to be done at the end of the term
Transcript of Records 28 Re-enrollment De-register at Residents` Registration Office
Good to know 29
Emergency Telephone Numbers Useful Links 39
4
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-students
TUMinternational provides help as well as a cultural program at the beginning and
during academic studies in Munich It takes aim at international exchange students as
well as international fulltime students at TUM Many activities are also open to German
students of TUM as TUMi aims to be a meeting point between international and
Germans students of TUM
Orientation Week
TUMi will connect you with offices and people on campus and introduce you to the
exciting city of Munich before you begin classes in your schoolacademic department
At the beginning of each semester TUMi arrange Orientation Weeks
Tutors accompany you to get along in general and much more Besides this TUMi offers
sight-seeing tours visits to museums excursions and parties
Contact
TUMinternational
TU Muumlnchen
International Center Room 0187
Arcisstraszlige 21 80333 Muumlnchen
Tel +49 89 289 25477 Email tumizvtumde
Additionally to the Pre-Study Course Pre-study workshops are offered for students
entering the first semester of their studies at TUM The courses are open to international
and German students and free of charge Please note that the workshops will be either
held in German or in English
Please check the homepage for details httpwwwtumdeenstudiesinternational-
studentspre-study-coursepre-study-workshops
5
Campus Office Weihenstephan (Alte Akademie 8)
The Campus Office International Team (internationalwzwtumde (0) 8161-71
54983711) is available to answer any queries that you may have
As you arrive we would like to be sure you are comfortable making this step meeting
new faces new opportunities If you start feeling a little stressed about that you are not
alone Donrsquot worry we are here to help Well answer your questions introduce you to
academic and support services
Head of International Team WZW
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch Chair of Biopolymer Chemistry
Weihenstephaner Berg 3
Exchange Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the International
Coordinator of your Study Program Division
Agricultural Horticultural Sciences ndash Dr Markus Gandorfer (markusgandorferwzwtumde) (Agricultural Sciences)
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde) (Horticultural Sciences)
Biosciences ndash Dr Markus Guumltlich (guetlichtumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Prof Ludwig Niessen (ludwigniessenwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science- Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash Dr Martin DoumlllererDr Thomas Schneider (internationalforstwzwtumde) Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
3
Contents
Who can help me
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program 4 International Team at Campus Weihenstephan 5
What has to be done first on arrival Registration Formalities 7 Open a Bank Account 8
How to get from A to B
Bus Train and Suburban Trains 10
What is necessary to organize my studies
Student card 12 TUMonline Moodle E-Learning System University Library Information Services ITW University Sports
Where can I obtain an introduction to my studies
FirstContactWZW Welcome 14
How can I improve my German language skills
German language courses in Weihenstephan 16
Things to be done at the end of the term
Transcript of Records 28 Re-enrollment De-register at Residents` Registration Office
Good to know 29
Emergency Telephone Numbers Useful Links 39
4
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-students
TUMinternational provides help as well as a cultural program at the beginning and
during academic studies in Munich It takes aim at international exchange students as
well as international fulltime students at TUM Many activities are also open to German
students of TUM as TUMi aims to be a meeting point between international and
Germans students of TUM
Orientation Week
TUMi will connect you with offices and people on campus and introduce you to the
exciting city of Munich before you begin classes in your schoolacademic department
At the beginning of each semester TUMi arrange Orientation Weeks
Tutors accompany you to get along in general and much more Besides this TUMi offers
sight-seeing tours visits to museums excursions and parties
Contact
TUMinternational
TU Muumlnchen
International Center Room 0187
Arcisstraszlige 21 80333 Muumlnchen
Tel +49 89 289 25477 Email tumizvtumde
Additionally to the Pre-Study Course Pre-study workshops are offered for students
entering the first semester of their studies at TUM The courses are open to international
and German students and free of charge Please note that the workshops will be either
held in German or in English
Please check the homepage for details httpwwwtumdeenstudiesinternational-
studentspre-study-coursepre-study-workshops
5
Campus Office Weihenstephan (Alte Akademie 8)
The Campus Office International Team (internationalwzwtumde (0) 8161-71
54983711) is available to answer any queries that you may have
As you arrive we would like to be sure you are comfortable making this step meeting
new faces new opportunities If you start feeling a little stressed about that you are not
alone Donrsquot worry we are here to help Well answer your questions introduce you to
academic and support services
Head of International Team WZW
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch Chair of Biopolymer Chemistry
Weihenstephaner Berg 3
Exchange Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the International
Coordinator of your Study Program Division
Agricultural Horticultural Sciences ndash Dr Markus Gandorfer (markusgandorferwzwtumde) (Agricultural Sciences)
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde) (Horticultural Sciences)
Biosciences ndash Dr Markus Guumltlich (guetlichtumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Prof Ludwig Niessen (ludwigniessenwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science- Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash Dr Martin DoumlllererDr Thomas Schneider (internationalforstwzwtumde) Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
4
Welcome Office TU Munich and Mentoring Program httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-students
TUMinternational provides help as well as a cultural program at the beginning and
during academic studies in Munich It takes aim at international exchange students as
well as international fulltime students at TUM Many activities are also open to German
students of TUM as TUMi aims to be a meeting point between international and
Germans students of TUM
Orientation Week
TUMi will connect you with offices and people on campus and introduce you to the
exciting city of Munich before you begin classes in your schoolacademic department
At the beginning of each semester TUMi arrange Orientation Weeks
Tutors accompany you to get along in general and much more Besides this TUMi offers
sight-seeing tours visits to museums excursions and parties
Contact
TUMinternational
TU Muumlnchen
International Center Room 0187
Arcisstraszlige 21 80333 Muumlnchen
Tel +49 89 289 25477 Email tumizvtumde
Additionally to the Pre-Study Course Pre-study workshops are offered for students
entering the first semester of their studies at TUM The courses are open to international
and German students and free of charge Please note that the workshops will be either
held in German or in English
Please check the homepage for details httpwwwtumdeenstudiesinternational-
studentspre-study-coursepre-study-workshops
5
Campus Office Weihenstephan (Alte Akademie 8)
The Campus Office International Team (internationalwzwtumde (0) 8161-71
54983711) is available to answer any queries that you may have
As you arrive we would like to be sure you are comfortable making this step meeting
new faces new opportunities If you start feeling a little stressed about that you are not
alone Donrsquot worry we are here to help Well answer your questions introduce you to
academic and support services
Head of International Team WZW
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch Chair of Biopolymer Chemistry
Weihenstephaner Berg 3
Exchange Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the International
Coordinator of your Study Program Division
Agricultural Horticultural Sciences ndash Dr Markus Gandorfer (markusgandorferwzwtumde) (Agricultural Sciences)
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde) (Horticultural Sciences)
Biosciences ndash Dr Markus Guumltlich (guetlichtumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Prof Ludwig Niessen (ludwigniessenwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science- Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash Dr Martin DoumlllererDr Thomas Schneider (internationalforstwzwtumde) Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
5
Campus Office Weihenstephan (Alte Akademie 8)
The Campus Office International Team (internationalwzwtumde (0) 8161-71
54983711) is available to answer any queries that you may have
As you arrive we would like to be sure you are comfortable making this step meeting
new faces new opportunities If you start feeling a little stressed about that you are not
alone Donrsquot worry we are here to help Well answer your questions introduce you to
academic and support services
Head of International Team WZW
Prof Dr Dieter Langosch Chair of Biopolymer Chemistry
Weihenstephaner Berg 3
Exchange Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the International
Coordinator of your Study Program Division
Agricultural Horticultural Sciences ndash Dr Markus Gandorfer (markusgandorferwzwtumde) (Agricultural Sciences)
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde) (Horticultural Sciences)
Biosciences ndash Dr Markus Guumltlich (guetlichtumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Prof Ludwig Niessen (ludwigniessenwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science- Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash Dr Martin DoumlllererDr Thomas Schneider (internationalforstwzwtumde) Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
6
Degree Seeking Students
For questions concerning your academic work please contact the Coordinator of your
course of study
AgriculturalHorticultural Sciences ndash General - Dr Susanne Papaja (susannepapajamytumde)
Horticultural Science Master ndash
Dr Sybille Michaelis (hortscimytumde)
Life Science Economics and Policy Master ndash Richard Smart (richardsmarttumde)
Biosciences ndash Dr Michael Scharmann (michaelscharmanntumde)
Dr Astrid Bauer (abauertumde)
Brewing and Food Technology ndash Manuela Stoumlberl (stoeberlstudienfakultaetde)
Dr Meike Meissner (meikemeissnerwzwtumde)
Nutrition Science-
General ndash Dr Sabine Koumlhler (skoehlertumde) Nutrition and Biomedicine Master ndash Dr Kai Hartwig (nutritionsciencestumde)
Forestry and Resource Management ndash
General ndash Klara Abt (klaraabtforstwzwtumde)
Sustainable Resource Management Master ndash Renate van Beek (beekmytumde)
Landscape Architecture and Planning ndash DiplIng Andreas Printz (aprintzwzwtumde)
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
7
Important Information for all Nationalities In Germany all residents and visitors staying for longer than three months must register
with the authorities There are different procedures for
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein and Switzerland Citizens from Australia Israel Japan Canada PR of Korea New Zealand and
USA Citizens from all the other countries
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland Norway Liechtenstein only have to register with their local registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro in Freising or Kreisverwaltungsreferat in Munich depending on where you have your room) citizens of Switzerland get a residence permit on the basis of an agreement between the EU and Switzerland
Documents to bring
Passport
Written confirmation by your landlord or property owner - so-called
Wohnungsgeberbestaumltigungrdquo
If you want assistance join us on Thursday 13 October at 9 am (Meeting Point in front
of Campus Office building Alte Akademie 8 at 830 am)
All others must get a regular residence permit
Apply for your residence permit with the following documents
bull Application form filled out in full bull Valid national passport bull One photograph of biometric compatibility bull Statement of the current purpose of stay bull Certificate of Enrollment bull Proof of adequate health insurance (eg policy document) bull Proof that you have enough money to study and live in Germany for at least one
year (usually a bank statement ndash please enquire details at the German embassy in your home country when applying for your visa)
bull Rental Agreement giving proof that it fulfills the legal requirements in terms of area (square meters per person)
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-
studentsresidents-registration-office
First Steps after your Arrival
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
8
If you need a residence permit please ask for an appointment with the
Foreignersrsquo Office (Landratsamt) by writing an e-mail to
auslaenderamtkreis-fsde
giving the following information
your Name (Last NameSurname First Name)
your Date of Birth
which Country you come from
Copy of your current Visa (with Expiration date)
Copy of your Passport
your Status (student-enrollment certificate if available)
You will then receive an e-mail from the Auslaumlnderamt for your personal appointment
Address Landratsamt Freising
Landshuter Straszlige 31 Freising
(take Bus 621)
Should you need support please contact internationalwzwtumde
Please do not lose the confirmation of registration (keep it in a safe place) You may be
asked to hand it in to confirm the opening of your bank account and also on other
occasions
Opening a bank account Having a German bank account is convenient for your monetary transactions eg you
pay your rent via bank tranfer We therefore recommend that you open a
checkingcurrent account (Girokonto) as soon as possible after your arrival
Banks generally offer the following benefits
bull Free account management for students (free withdrawals at cash points (ATMs)
free national bank transfers free bank statements)
bull Internet-banking
bull Cash card (EC-Karte for cashless (card) payment and withdrawing money at
cash pointsATMs)
In general the conditions of the different banks are quite similar
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
9
Bank branches located in Freising are
Sparkasse Freising Untere Hauptstr 29 ndash Voumlttinger Strasse 60 and others
HypoVereinsbank Untere Hauptstraszlige 5
Commerzbank AG Obere Hauptstraszlige 10
Deutsche Bank Untere Hauptstraszlige 36
Oberbank Johannisstrasse 2
Spardabank Obere Hauptstrasse 14
Bankhaus Ludwig Sperrer Marienplatz 5
Postbank Bahnhofplatz 1
You should take the following documents when opening an account
Passport
Registration confirmation
Student-ID enrollment certification (can normally be handed in later)
Public Broadcasting Fees
In Germany all radio and television reception devices require a license This applies to all
devices capable of receiving or transmitting radio and television programs (eg internet-
PCs television sets radios and smartphones)
A basic all-inclusive fee is charged to every flat The occupant of the flat ie the adult
residing there is liable for this fee As a rule every resident of a flat and all persons
registered to this address are considered the legal occupants and are thus jointly liable
for the fee In the case of a shared flat this means that one of the residents is required
to submit payment to the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (ARD ZDF German
Broadcasting Fee Service) and collect the relevant contributions from his or her
flatmates
People of low financial means (including BafoumlG recipients) can apply for an exemption
from this fee
For more detailed information please consult the ARD ZDF German Broadcasting Fee
Service website at wwwrundfunkbeitragde
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
10
How to get from A to B
The most convenient way of getting around Freising is by bicycle Some bike shops in Freising have good offers on second-hand bikes
Public Transport
httpwwwtumdeenstudiessemester-ticket
Base rate of Semester Ticket (65euro per term) ndash included in tuition fee- valid every night
from 6 pm till 6 am plus weekends and public holidays
Additional rate ldquoIsarcard Semesterrdquo 189 euro per semester valid 24 hours and authorizes
students bearing a student ID card and official photo ID to use all forms of transportation
within the entire MVV network without restrictions The semester ticket is valid for
second class travel within the entire MVV network on all forms of MVV transport
(S-Bahn U-Bahn trams busses and certain regional trains)
Bus connections in Freising
Bus 635 ndash Freising Railway Station ndash Flughafen Muumlnchen Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Bus 621 ndash Freising Railway Stationndash Neustift (Landratsamt) ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station
Bus 637 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station ndash Weihenstephan - Voumltting
Bus 638 ndash Freising BahnhofRailway Station - Weihenstephan ndash Hittostraszlige
Fraunhofer Institute
Bus 639 ndash Obere Hauptstraszlige - Weihenstephan ndash Lange Point ndash Freising Bahnhof
How to get around in Freising ndash Public Transportation
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
11
Call-a-Bus Service rufBUS Freising For those of you who live in the small villages outside of Freising with no or poor public transportation services at night the rufBUS Freising a call-a-bus service may be helpful
This service is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 8 PM and 3 AM the next day and may be used by young people up to 26 years of age in the Freising district
The telephone line of rufBUS Freising 08161-600 500 is open to accept your call or reservation between 7 PM and 2 AM The cost is 1euro base plus 1euro per kilometer ndash but maximum 7 euro
Regional and Suburban Trains to and from Munich There are about 3 train connections per hour travel time on regional trains is approx 25
minutes 45 minutes on the S-BahnSuburban Train The semester ticket is valid on both
DB-regional trains and MVV Suburban Train and needs to be carried with you at all
times
For details please see httpwwwbahndepviewindexshtml
The best connection to go to Technische Universitaumlt Main Campus in Arcisstrasse 21 is to
take Bus 100 or 150 from the Central Railway Station Munich Arnulfstrasse
(3rd
stop is Technische Universitaumlt)
The ldquoMuumlnchner Verkehrsgesellschaftrdquo (MVG for short) offers monthly weekly daily or single-ride tickets to suit your individual needs To find more information for the fastest and easiest way to your destination go to wwwmvg-mobildeen
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
12
Student Card (Student ID access card library card electronic payment card for the
canteenMensa cafeterias and to make photocopies at TUM ) will be
handed out for degree students as of 04 October 2016 at the SSZ
Service Desk (Munich Arcisstr 21 Raum 0140) Exchange students
have received separate information on when to collect their student
card
httpwwwtumdeenstudiesapplication-and-acceptancestudent-card
Before you can use the Student Card for the first time you must validate (activate) it at
one of the available card stations The stations in Weihenstephan can be found in the
staircase near the mailroom in Alte Akademie 1 (Administration Building with the tower
clock) and in the libraryrsquos entrance
You can credit your Student Card with funds at any credit station in the Student UnionMensa
TUMonline is TUMrsquos electronic Campus Management System and helps you organize
your studies online You can register for seminars and examinations change personal information like your address communicate with lecturers and seminar participants and much more You need to organize the following
Arrange your mytum address and always keep your TUMonline contact information up-to-date all important emails will be sent to your TUMonline address
Download Certificate of Enrollment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung)
Confirmation for MVV-Ticket
Registration for courses if needed (respect Moodle)
Problems it-supportzvtumde Introduction into TUMonline and Moodle Thursday 13 October at 3 pm Lecture Room HS 1 Alte Akademie 8 Campus Weihenstephan
After that we invite you to participate in a Tour of the Campus Weihenstephan and a Get-together where you will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the International Team and fellow students
Organizing your Studies
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
13
The TU Muumlnchen credit system is based upon the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) httpeceuropaeueducationectsects_enhtm One credit corresponds to an average student workload of 30 hours A 3-year bachelor degree consists of 180 ECTS a 2- year master degree 120
TU Muumlnchen grading scale is as follows
German Grade International Scale
1 ndash 15 sehr gut excellent A
16 ndash 25 gut good B
26ndash 35 befriedigend satisfactory C
36 ndash 40 ausreichend sufficient This is the minimum passing grade
D
41 - 50 mangelhaft deficient - fail E
Some
Abbreviations
WZW WS
Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan Wintersemester
TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Winter term
SoSe Sommersemester Summer term HS Houmlrsaal Lecture Room VO Vorlesung Lecture SE Seminar Seminar Ue Uumlbung Exercise PR Praktikum PracticalLab Course VU KO EX SWS FPSO PF WF ZHG RSTV DaF Mo Di Mi Do Fr
VorlesungUumlbung Kolloquium Exkursion Semesterwochenstunde Fachpruumlfungs- und Studienordnung Pflichtfach Wahlfach Zentrales Houmlrsaalgebaumlude Rat der Studentischen Vertretung Deutsch als Fremdsprache Montag Dienstag Mittwoch Donnerstag Freitag
LectureExercise Colloquium Field Excursion Semester weekly hours of instruction Examination and Academic Regulations Compulsory subjectcourse Elective subjectcourse Central Lecture Room Student Representatives Weihenstephan German as a foreign Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
14
Semester Duration Winter Term 2016 01102016 31032017 Lecture Period 17102016 11022017 Re-Registration Deadline for winter semester 201617 15082016
Lecture-Free Days and Holidays German Reunification Day 03102016 All Saintsrsquo Day 01112016 New Yearrsquos Day 01012017 Christmas Vacation 24122016 ndash 06012017 Three Kingsrsquo Day 06012017 Easter Vacation 13042017 ndash 18042017
In addition there are Orientation Sessions offered by the individual Study Program Divisons which we highly recommend that you attend
Welcome for International Students
0410 - 16102016 Orientation Week TUMi Munich
httpwwwinternationaltumdeenwelcome-to-tuminternational-exchange-studentstuminternational
Monday 10 October
10 am ndash 5 pm
Fit for TUM (Munich) Service Fair for Newcomers
TUM HQ in Munich in the lobby of the Audimax
Tuesday 11 October
9 am Welcome for Freshmen Master Students at the school of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
Lecture Room 14 Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 6 Weihenstephan
Thursday 13 October
10 am Assistance with registration at ldquoBuumlrgerbuumlrordquo Freising
Meeting Point 930 am in Entrance Hall of Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Weihenstephan
230 pm
Welcome for newly matriculated International Students (Degree and Exchange Students)
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
~ 3 pm Introduction to TUMonline Moodle and IT on Campus
Lecture Room 1 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
approx 4 pm
Tour of Campus Weihenstephan
Meeting Point Entrance Hall Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8
right after Campus
Tour Get-together
IGZW-Building 3rd Floor Gregor-Mendel-Str 4
Dates to Remember
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
15
Thursday 13 October
8 am Nutrition and Biomedicine MSc
Seminar Room 298 ZIEL-Building 2nd floor Gregor-Mendel-Strasse 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Wedesday 12 October
10 am Life Science Economics and Policy MSc
Seminar Room 9 Building 4102 Alte Akademie 8 Freising-Weihenstephan
Monday 17 October
115 pm Horticultural Science MSc Semester Opening
Seminar Room S80 in Duumlrnast
Monday 17 October
915 am Sustainable Resource Management MSc
Lecture Hall 21 School of Forestry Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 Freising-Weihenstephan
Library Courses during the Winter Term 201617
Classroom Training Level Day Time Room Registration
Library Course Advanced Tuesday 29 Nov
1 ndash 3 pm DG L01 Library Webpage-TUMonline
Citavi Course Basics Friday 18 Nov
10 ndash 12 DG L 01 Library Webpage
All courses take place in an IT-room in Weihenstephan
Webinars Level Day Time Registration
Library Course Basics Monday 24 Oct
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage-TUMonline
Advanced Tuesday 8 Nov
10-1230 Library Webpage
Citavi Course Basics Wednesday 7 Dec
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
Endnote Course Basics Thursday 17 Nov
2 ndash 430 pm
Library Webpage
All courses are online via Adobe Connect Link for Registration
httpswwwubtumdeencourses
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
16
Language is a code to the culture and key to the people of the country you live in The TUM Language Center offers you the opportunity to take part in its regularldquoGerman as a foreign languagerdquo courses as well as other language classes We sincerely hope that you will find a course that fits into your curriculum
Level Lecturer Time Place
A11
Koumltter-Mendt M Monday 7 ndash830 pm
Wednesday 7 ndash 830 pm
TUMonline 220000DE08
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
Room 22EG04S7b4277 Am
Hochanger 13
A12 Bauer G Monday 4 ndash 530 pm
Friday 830 ndash 10 am
TUMonline 220000DE23
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
A21 Bauer G Monday 545 ndash 715 pm Friday 1015 ndash 1145 am
TUMonline 220000DE25
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A22 Bluhme R Monday 530 ndash 7 pm Thursday 530 ndash 7 pm
TUMonline 220000DE27
SeminarRoom 7b 4277EG073A
Hans-Carl-von-Carlowitz-Platz 2 EG
B11 plus B12
Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 830 ndash 11 am Wednesday 330 ndash 6 pm TUMonline 220000DE28
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
B21 Kraut-Schindlbeck S Tuesday 1115 ndash 1245 am Wednesday 615 ndash 745 pm TUMonline 220000DE30
Language Lab Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153) FirstGround Floor
A11 BauerStolzBluhme 27 Feb ndash 10 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 pm
TUMonline 220000DE17
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
Registration for international Master
students will start 15 Jan 2017
for others 20 Feb 2017
A12 Stolz 13 Mar ndash 24 March 2017
Monday ndash Friday
9 am ndash 115 am
TUMonline 220000DE18
Language Lab
Weihenstephaner Berg 13(4153)
FirstGround Floor
German Language Courses on the Campus Weihenstephan
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
17
The yellow-marked block-courses are a special offer for students of our international
master-courses Registration for master students will be possible as of 16 January 2017
registration for these courses will be open for all other interested students as of 20
February 2017 Examination Saturday 11 March Saturday 25 March 1030 ndash 1200 h
TUM Language Center httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenhome-language-
center
German Intensive Courses
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeengerman-intensive-courses
Registration in TUMonline for Courses in German as a Foreign Language starts already
on Wednesday 5th
October
httpwwwsprachenzentrumtumdeenfrequently-asked-questionsc820
Registration for Courses in German as a Foreign Language
All courses during semester are free for TUM students including exchange students and employees Please sign up for only one course per semester to give other students a chance to get a place on a course Apart from that please take into consideration that a lot of self study is required Beginners please sign up for courses level A11 or A1 intensive (A11 plus A12) All others please do a placement test first at wwwmoodletumde Click ldquoSite homerdquo then ldquoCourse categoriesrdquo Choose semester in the lower middle then select Weitere Einrichtungen gt Sprachenzentrum gt Einstufungstests gt Deutsch als Fremdsprache gt Einschreiben Choose a placement test and click bdquoTest jetzt durchfuumlhrenldquo Then sign up accordingly via TUMonline Log in at wwwcampustumde Look left choose Central Service Institutions Language Center Courses Join the first class meeting and bring your result from the placement test Otherwise you risk being expelled from the class If you are on the waiting list you will be given preference if you ask for free places at the first meeting When you sign up for courses at the level B1-C1 your name will automatically be placed on a waiting list To get a place on the course you need to attend the first class meeting and bring your certificate from the Moodle placement test
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
18
Location Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 1-3 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Fri 800 am until midnight Sat ndash Sun 1000 am ndash 800 pm Holidays 1000 am ndash 800 pm
The library building provides a handicapped accessible elevator and may be accessed with a wheel-chair If you wish they will reserve a workplace for you Please contact the Information Team by e-mail informationubtumde A wheel-chair accessible bathroom is available
At its nine branch libraries situated at the TUM campuses in Weihenstephan Garching
Straubing and Munich the university library offers students and researchers a
comprehensive library service and a modern environment for learning studying and
researching
At the Weihenstephan campus we run the Life Science Branch Library with a collection
focusing on agricultural and horticultural sciences biosciences brewing and food
technology nutrition science forestry and resource management as well as landscape
architecture and planning
Library Card
Your door opener to all library services is your TUM student card Please visit our branch
library fill in the registration form and have your library account activated
University Library
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
19
Loan Services
The university library holds more than 15 million items They are all listed in the online
catalog (OPAC) You can order books via the OPAC from any branch library and have
them sent to the Weihenstephan branch library free of charge Through dokumenTUM
the libraryrsquos document delivery service all TUM members can order scans of individual
printed articles For literature not available at the TUM there is an interlibrary loan
service
Electronic Media
The libraryrsquos electronic collections include more than 26000 electronic journals 84000
e-books and over 2000 specialized databases Access is possible on-campus via a special
proxy configuration or off-campus via eAccess the libraryrsquos remote access portal
Study Areas
Long opening hours until midnight and on weekends make the library a favorite location
for learning and networking for many students At the branch library in Weihenstephan
fully equipped study areas are available with computers internet access and scanning
facilities Also available are carrels ndash small study rooms - which can be reserved for one
month as well as three group study rooms
Courses amp Webinars
Conducting an effective literature research citing correctly knowing the benefits of
reference management software could be essential for your study success In practical
courses the library offers you a modular training program on information literacy and
reference management Courses are also available in English at the Weihenstephan
campus For individual and distanced learning there are e-courses online tutorials and
webinars
More information on the website wwwubtumde
Library Helpdesk
Chat wwwubtumdeeninformation Phone +49 (0)89 189 659 220 WhatsApp +49 (0) 173 861 8412
Email informationubtumde
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
20
Our campus provides access to a full range of distributed computing capabilities
Ten IT rooms host about 210 high-quality workstations All students can apply for a 24h
access With the access you can enter into six of our IT rooms 24 hours a day and 7 days
per week All rooms are available for lessons tutorials and personal use
In order to ease your work in our IT rooms and make your start at our university more
comfortable we suggest that you read the following information
Use of personal computers
You can access the computer with your TUM-ID Your login data was sent to you with
your enrolment documents
The computersrsquo login data is the same as your access data for wwwcampustumde
Information amp Help
Contact the Help Desk for any and all technology needs including troubleshooting The
ITW Helpdesk is located inside the long building between the refectory (Mensa) and the
library The address is
InformationsTechnologie Weihenstephan
ITW Helpdesk
Maximus-von-Imhof-Forum 3
2 Stock Raum DGL 05
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Telefon (0 81 61) 71-3245
Email helpdeskwzwtumde
web wwwitwwzwtumde
Helpdesk opening hours are
Monday ndash Thursday 1030 - 1500
Friday 1030 - 1300
Information regarding printing WIFI connection 24 hour access and IT room
maintenance operations (NEWS) is available on wwwitwwzwtumde
Information Technology Weihenstephan - ITW
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
21
ITW services
- Installation and Maintenance of Hard- and Software in the IT-Rooms - Support of Web- Mail- and Print Services - Sale of Printing Quota - Commissional Printing - Laptop Loans
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
22
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
23
Studying Successfully with ProLehre Lernkompetenz A Study Skills Program Offers for international students
At university students are expected to be highly motivated to
take responsibility for their own learning and to organize their
resources and time efficiently However fulfilling all of these
expectations can be difficult especially when crucial study skills
are not at hand and the university system is different from the
one you know In order to give you the necessary equipment to
master all kinds of studying situations at a German university we
support international students with the workshop ldquoStudy
Techniques ndash Study Smartrdquo as well as consultation and online
material
For further information and registration visit the ProLehre website
wwwprolehretumdelearninginternational or e-mail at lernkompetenzprolehretumde
We look forward to hearing from you
your ProLehre Lernkompetenz-Team
Every Tuesday 2ndash 4 pm at the UniBar
Maximus-von Imhof-Forum 3
Freising-Weihenstephan
The international Language Cafeacute is the place for inter-cultural exchange where you can
share your ideas culture and language in a relaxed environment
All international students are invited and encouraged to come and meet with other
internationally minded people make new friends learn and improve your German or
talk to your fellow students in your own mother tongue Free coffeetea and cake will
be provided
ProLehre ndash a Study Skills Program
Social Life on Campus
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
24
Sports
Munich and its environs is a dream-come-true for sports enthusiasts There is the Alps
and the Bavarian lakes but also the Olympic Park built for the 1972 Games and now
home to the University Sports Center
For those of you who do not get enough exercise riding your bicycles to and from the Campus Hochschulsport (University Sports Center) offers an exciting range of sporting opportunities for you in Freising-Weihenstephan as well as Munich
To take part in any sessions a Sports Pass and semester stamps are required Please visit
wwwzhs-menchende for a list of offers and courses and the Sports Department in
Alte Akademie 1 Weihenstephan for further details (cost of basic stamp 750euroterm)
Office Hours Mo ndash Thu 9-11 am
There is a gym and a beach volley ball pitch on the
Weihenstephan Campus There is also a varied
program of fitness courses like pilates aerobics yoga
zumba etc and other sports on offer Check the
website for details
Freising has 3 local recreation areas several beer gardens and more to explorehellip
In winter Freising has a newly-built ice-skating stadium
The 15th
of October is also the start of the skiing and
snowboarding session of the Freising Skiing-School They offer courses or
day-trips to various skiing areas
Contact Obere Hauptstraszlige 53 85354 Freising 08161-9868080 or
E-mail infofreisingerskischulede
Social Life on Campus
Pullinger See Stoibermuumlhle VoumlttingerWeiher
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
25
Arts amp culture
For those who are interested in culture or history the Munich area has a lot to offer
Events in Munich httpwwwin-muenchende This Munich- magazine is available free of charge in the Mensarefectory the Info-desk and other places
bull Music and arts at TUM and in Munich
wwwtumdeenuniversity-lifemusic-and-arts
bull Tips for the city of Munich wwwmuenchendeintenhtml
bull Museums in Munich httpmuseen-in-muenchende
bull Castles in Munich wwwmuenchendeintensightscastleshtml
bull Bavarian State Opera wwwbayerischestaatsoperde
bull Churches and monasteries in and around Munich
wwwmuenchendeintensightschurcheshtml
Offers by the Student Union httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenculture
Culture Freising (only in German) httpwwwfreisingdekulturhtml
Weihenstephaner Musikwerkstatt ndash Music Workshop Weihenstephan with
Choir ndash classical and modern
Contact Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 8 ndash 10 pm in Lecture Room 16
Orchestra - Felix Mayer wwwfelix-mayerde
Rehearsals on Wednesdays 630 ndash 8 pm in Lecture Room 14
Bigband ndash Karl Muskini mittagsmuskinide
Rehearsals on Thursdays 745 ndash 945 pm in the basement of the Central
Lecture Building in Weihenstephan
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
26
HSG (Hochschulgemeinde Freising - Christian Ecumenical Academic Society -
The Freising Christian Ecumenical Academic Society (HSG) provides services for all students staff and residents of the Technische Universitaumlt Muumlnchen and Weihenstephan Academic Center or the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan
Address Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising Tel +49 (0)8161 4874-10 E-Mail infohsg-freisingde wwwhsg-freisingde
Campus Treff International
An open platform to meet new people to talk and discuss to laugh and to experience cultural diversity at our campus Students cook traditional food from their home countries and together we enjoy dishes from all over the world We are looking forward to meeting you when Wednesday 26 October 16 November 14 December and 11 January 2017 at 730 pm
where HSG Hohenbachernstrasse 9 85354 Freising (wwwhsg-freisingde) contact Anna amp Sem Haikali anna_haikaligmxde
Buddhist Community Freising Domberg 10 Freising
Islamic Community Freising Wippenhauser Strasse 3 Freising
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
27
Term When you have a break from your studies you are in a fantastic position to explore the rest of Germany and Europe Munich airport has a lot of destinations and flights can be found at reasonable prices
In Germany all major cities can be easily reached by train or long-distance bus A number of special fares is
available The InterRail is very popular among students from European countries students from non-European countries can get a EuRail pass eurailcom Please check the internet for details or ask your fellow students for tips
The Bavaria-ticket offers you (and 4 friends) one day of unlimited access to Bavarias regional and local transport (including suburban trains trams and buses) The price for the first person is 23euro and 5euro for each extra person
Important to know tickets normally cannot be purchased on the train You have to buy them either at ticket desks or ticket machines at the stations
Links Discover Germany (by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) httpwwwentdecke-deutschlanddiplodeVertretungentdeckedeutschlandenStartseitehtml
Info on the travel destination Germany wwwgermanytravel
Deutsche Bahn wwwbahndeiviewGBRenindexshtml
MVV Network httpwwwmvv-muenchendeentickets-faresticketsday-ticketsindexhtml
Drivers licence Foreign drivers licences remain valid in Germany for stays of up to six months but you may need a German translation or an international drivers licence Non-European drivers licences lose their validity after six months and a German drivers licence will need to be obtained
Travel - Leisure
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
28
If you are planning to return back home after the summer term 2016
You will receive results for every examination you have completed at TUM
You can easily print out a Transcript of Records from your TUMonline account Log in and select transcripts in the studies column on your business card Select the option print certificate to generate an official academic transcript of records If you need a signature please contact personally the examination office lsquoPruumlfungsamt Weihenstephanrsquo Alte Akademie 1 1st floor If not all your grades are available by the time you leave it is your responsibility to check in TUMonline when your grades are validated and then send an e-mail to internationalwzwtumde requesting the document
(Exchange students do not need to exmatriculate this will be done automatically by TUM at the end of the semester you applied for Just in case you need a confirmation of exmatriculation eg to cancel your German national insurance you need to do it by your own)
If you had a room in a dorm please be sure to clean it up properly so your deposit will be fully refunded to you by Studentenwerk
Same applies of courseif you lived in a private room and donrsquot forget to cancel your rental contract on time
When leaving Freising you have to give notice of your departure to the Residentsrsquo Registration office (Buumlrgerbuumlro)
You should close your bank account a few days before departing Germany to
avoid unnecessary charges or fees If you are planning to stay for the summer semester 2017
re-enroll by paying your semester fee (117euro) by the 15th of March 2017 and validate your student card for the next term httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-aidpayment-of-fees
End of Term
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
29
Mobile Phone
There are several providers of mobile communication services The network providers as well as some other telecommunication companies offer different solutions for mobile communication Basically there are two alternatives mobile contractsplans and prepaid tariffs Mobile plan A mobile plan can be concluded with any telecommunication enterprise of your choice It is a good idea if you make a lot of calls because the calling rates are low However there is a monthly fee that you have to pay Some plans include a certain number of free minutes internet data text messages or even a cell phone Most plans have a fixed duration and can only be cancelled after that period (generally two years) Prepaid tariff Alternatively those who need a cell phone only for a few phone calls can use a prepaid tariff After buying a cell phone with a prepaid plan you need to charge it with money It can be charged in supermarkets kiosks and other points of sale The calling rates are higher than those with a contract but there is no monthly fee Generally cell phones can be bought in electronic markets such as Media Markt Saturn etc or directly at the stores of the telecommunication providers ndash regardless whether you want a contract or a prepaid plan Important Please note that international calls can be very expensive using a cell phone Websites of some mobile providers bull T-Mobile wwwt-mobilede bull Vodafone wwwvodafonede bull Debitel wwwmobilcom-debitelde bull E-Plus wwweplusde bull O2 wwwo2onlinede bull simDiscount wwwsimdiscountde Please note this is not an exhaustive list of mobile service providers copy Martin Berk
Good to know
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
30
Living expenses
Living expenses in Germany are slightly above average in a European context They are below those of countries such as Denmark Luxembourg or Switzerland but are quite high compared to countries such as Asia Africa or Latin America Prices approx 1 loaf of bread 120 ndash 3 euro 1 kilo of apples 2 euro 1 kilo of potatoes 1 euro 1 liter milk 060 ndash 1 euro 1 bottle of mineral water (075 liters) 030 - 080 euro 1 cup of coffee (in a cafeacute) ~250 euro 1 beer (in a pub) ~3 euro 1 pizza in a restaurant 5ndash 15 euro
Canteen on Campus Dishes of the day 100 euro - 155 euro - 190 euro - 240 euro Cinema Tickets (example Cineplex Neufahrn) depending on seat category FrSatSun and holidays after 7 PM 8 - 1250euro FrSatSun and holidays before 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu after 7 PM 6 - 1050euro MoWedThu before 7PM 550 ndash 10 euro Tuesday 5 - 950euro
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
31
Medical Services
Doctors have different opening times and are generally closed on Wednesday afternoons It is advisable to make an appointment by telephone In urgent cases you can see a doctor during consultation hours but there may be long waiting times In the case of a non-life threatening emergency you should contact a doctor on emergency duty (Tel 116 117) For life-threatening emergencies please call 112 Medication is often only available on a doctorrsquos prescription at the pharmacy The health insurance scheme generally pays for such medication but you will have to pay an additional pharmacy charge between 5 and 10 Euros yourself Pharmacies are mostly open Monday to Friday from 830 am to 600 pm and on Saturday morning Outside these opening times you will have to look for a pharmacy on emergency duty Details of which pharmacy is open lsquoApotheken-Notdienstrsquo can be found on the internet
Opening Hours During the week from Monday to Friday most shops in the big cities are open between 10 am and 8 pm Supermarkets open between 7 and 8 am Most shops in Freising close around lunchtime on Saturday At night and at the weekends a selection of bakery products food newspapers and other articles are available at gas stations Some shops and food stores at the airport and in the main railway stations are also open on Sundays and public holidays
Pfand In Germany a deposit (Pfand) of between 8 and 25 cents is charged for most beverages sold in bottles and cans When purchasing beverages in returnable bottles you therefore also pay a small additional charge which is reimbursed when you return the empty containers to the shop Depending on the type of bottle empty bottles can also be returned to the supermarket and fed into a machine which adds up the refundable amount you will receive at the checkout A deposit is also charged for bottles which you buy in our canteen or the cafeteria
Smoking Smoking is forbidden in all public buildings railway stations airports on public transport in pubs and restaurants
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
32
Waste disposal System
Germany has a selective system of waste disposal Every household in general has 3 bins a black for domestic waste like leftover food dirt nappies etc a brown for organic waste a blue for paper waste Packaging which bears the ldquoGreen Dotrdquo symbol and recyclable waste such as plastic or aluminum - yellow sack or bin For glass there are special containers in public areas Dead batteries go into special disposal containers in supermarkets and cork can be handed in at the local refuse center
Working Whether as a waiter in a cafeacute a research assistant at the airport or elsewhere many international students need to work to finance their studies Students from the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students International students from other countries can work a total of 120 full or 240 half days per year If you want to work more you need a permit from the Agentur fuumlr Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners authority
This does not include work as a research assistant No time limits apply for this activity However you will still need to inform the foreigners authority In addition international students from outside the EU or EEA are not permitted to work in a self-employed or freelance capacity If you are unsure about what kind of job you have been offered please consult the relevant authority
Regulations are particularly strict for participants in language courses or in preparatory courses (Studienkolleg) You may only work in lecture-free periods and only with the consent of the Federal Employment Agency and the foreigners authority
What about taxes and social security contributions
Students can generally earn 8354 euros per year tax free ie they can hold a mini-job and earn 450 euros a month without paying taxes Sometimes the employer still withholds income tax despite the low income but you generally get this back after submitting your income tax statement Anyone who works for less than two consecutive months or 50 days over a period of one year does not have to pay any social security contributions Anyone who is employed or holds a mini-job for a longer period of time normally has to make pension insurance contributions If you work more than 20 hours a week you not only risk your course performance you generally also have to pay health unemployment and nursing care insurance
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
33
Psychological Advice Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Location
Freising-Weihenstephan Alte Akademie 1 Room 306
Opening Hours Contact E-Mail Tel
Tue - Thu 900 am to 100 pm Dipl-SozPaumld Alexandra Poumlller alexandrapoellerstwmde 08161 71-2496
Student Union Munich Counselling for International Students
Location Munich Alte Mensa Helene-Mayer-Ring 9 Entrance hall
OpeningHours Tue 10 am to 2 pm
Thu 2 ndash 6 pm
Email Sibyllehammerhubastwmde
Tel 089 357135-27
Family Service (ChildcareNursery School)
In addition to our existing childcare facilities nurserydaycare after-school care vacation daycare parent-child room and babysitter service the Weihenstephan campus now offers 3 spots in a group daycare administered by independent nannies Contact Monika Laschinger E-Mail familienservice[at]wzwtumde
Gender Office
Location Alte Akademie 8 Room 053 Freising-Weihenstephan
Opening Hours Mo ndash Tue 930 am ndash 430 pm Thu 930 am ndash 330 pm
Contact Dr Stephanie Handschuh-Heiszlig
E-Mail genderwzwtumde
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Munich (and its surroundings) is one of the safest cities in the world Among German
cities it is ranked third place Nevertheless should you ever feel unsafe on the Campus
donrsquot hesitate to call the Campus Security
Support Offices
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
34
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students attending the TUM funded through budget
resources from the Bavarian government ndash contact the scholarship office of TUM
stipendienzvtumde for details
DeutschlandstipendiumGermany Scholarship
for currently enrolled undergraduates and graduates with university entrance
certificates from Germany or abroad The scholarship amount is euro300 per month
Qualification Requirements Primary criteria are academic achievement and aptitude
Social engagement a sense of responsibility and special circumstances such as physical
handicaps or a minority status (immigrant background) are also taken into consideration
Application period is MayJune for the next winter term
Link to TUM homepage httpwwwtumdeenstudiesfees-and-financial-
aidscholarshipsscholarship-database
The Student Unionrsquos advisory service httpwwwstudentenwerk-muenchendeenour-
advisory-networkscholarship-advisory-service
Research in Germany httpwwwresearch-in-germanyorgen
The ldquoResearch in Germanyrdquo portal is the central information platform of the initiative to Promote Innovation and Research in Germany by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Editorial responsibility for the Portal lies with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
35
Support Offices In the year 724 Korbinian first came to Freising on
his way to Rome He was going on foot with a mule
carrying his belongings when a wild and hungry bear
attacked his pack animal As punishment Korbinian
made the bear carry his baggage to the Eternal City
At the invitation of the Duke of Bavaria this resolute
and holy man later came to Freising where he miraculously brought a spring to life on
the side of the Weihenstephan hill Korbinian is considered the first bishop of Freising
and founder of the archdiocese of Munich and Freising
The bear carrying Korbinianrsquos luggage is today incorporated in Freisingrsquos
coat-of-arms and Weihenstephan is a campus that unites traditional
and modern elements in a unique way
The location is a closed campus on the outskirts of the town of Freising which means
that all lectures and seminars can normally be reached within a few minutes on foot
Three bus stops provide connections to the public transport system which takes you to
the town center in about five minutes
The designation ldquoGreen Centerrdquo is related not only to the numerous course-offers but
also to the campus itself
Located in a charming landscape of a tertiary hill region there is a mix of historic
buildings combined with modern architectural features surrounded by well-kept park
areas which are connected through a network of tree-lined footpaths Together with
Impressions of Freising and Weihenstephan
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
36
large lawns where summer festivals and special outdoor events are held there are also
four historic gardens for students to visit
A refectory and two cafeterias offer a variety of meals including vegetarian dishes at
low prices starting at around one Euro for a hot main meal One specialty is the
ldquoBavarian Breakfastrdquo comprising Bavarian ldquoWeiszligwurstrdquo sausage with a pretzel and a
beer The Unibar is a popular meeting place which has a selection of beverages and
offers a different hot meal daily A Segafredo Coffee Bar rounds off the choice
For entertainment there are bars and pubs a well stocked municipal library and various
cultural events to suit every taste and taking place all year round
A number of theater performances and concerts take place in three separate locations
and there are guided tours through the town of Freising with special themes and events
such as the Old Town Fest Mountain Fest and the Christmas Market to name just a
few
The high number of students amongst the local population ensures a great diversity for
student life in Freising
Other festivals such as Uferlos Kino am Rang Voumlttinger Weiher Open Air and various
parties as well as the joint events of the residences and student bodies several times a
week allow you to make new friends easily and quickly
A new cinema center is under construction but will not be available this summer term
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
37
The Weihenstephan campus isnrsquot only home to the TUM (Technische Universitaumlt
Muumlnchen) but also to other research institutes as the University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture the
Bavarian State Research Center for Forestry Germanys National Meteorological Service
- Agri-Weather the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging and the
Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan
Weihenstephan - the oldest still existing Brewery of the World
Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the
monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks It is
nowadays operating as a state directed enterprise under
the control of the Bavarian Government As the oldest
still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the
Weihenstephan hill surrounded by the comparatively
very young School of Life Sciences of the Technical
University of Munich
The former monastery building is nowadays home to the Administration Division of the
School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW) It has a beautiful baroque hall on the
first floor called Asam-Hall which used to be the guest dining hall of the monastery and
is named after the famous painter-family that also ornamented the Freising Cathedral
Freising is located 35 kilometers north of Munich on the river Isar with a population of
approx 45800 Freising The Mayor of the City of Freising attaches great importance to
a good relationship with the university He makes a point of welcoming freshmen
students in a separate event in Freising every year and awards a unique prize in the
amount of 20000 euro every two years for an outstanding scientific project carried out in
international or national cooperation
38
39
Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
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Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
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Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
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Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
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Emergency Telephone Numbers in GermanyBavaria
Police 110
Ambulance 112
Doctor on-call (weekends) 116 117
Dental Emergency Service +49 (0) 1805 911660
Crisis Hotline (Telefonseelsorge) +49 800 1110111
Security on Campus Weihenstephan 0160-96713334
Central blocking number for lost or stolen credit card 116 116
Some Links that may be of interest for you
Learning how to Learn wwwprolehretumdelearning
During your Studies wwwtumdeenstudiesduring-your-studies
Studentsrsquo democratic representation
httpwwwwzwtumdefachschaften
University Sports wwwzhs-muenchende
Library wwwubtumdeteilbibliotheken
Culture wwwweihenstephaner-Musikwerkstattde
TUM_Events httpportalmytumdeterminecalendar_view
MunichFreising Events httpwwwin-muenchende
httpwwwfink-media-verlagde httpwwwsupershitcom
Freisinger Studentenleben eV wwwfreisinger-studentenlebende
Club Auslaumlndischer Weihenstephaner httpswwwfacebookcomdercaw
Facebook httpswwwfacebookcomgroups474489129247560
40
Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1
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Campus Maps
Map of all institutions at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan140814_WZW_Plan_WEBpdf
Map of all lecture rooms and halls at Weihenstephan Campus httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Lehrraeumepdf
Computer Rooms for Students httpwwwwzwtumdefileadminlageplan2014_WZW_Plan_Computerraeumepdf
This info is also available on httpwwwwzwtumdeindexphpid=300ampL=1