Pursuing a Degree at theTechnical University of Munich(TUM)€¦ · 2016 2018 Since ‘87 2016 5. Technical University of Munich TUM in Rankings 2017/18 ... • Final Secondary-School

Technical University of Munich

Dr. Dolores Volkert

TUM San Francisco


GISSV, February 25, 2019

[email protected]

www.international.tum.de/sanfrancisco

Pursuing a Degree at the Technical University ofMunich (TUM)


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Locations in Bavaria


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Global: Globalization through Localization


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European Metropolitan Region MunichResearch Network

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Industry Network


TUM at a Glance

~ 41,500 Students

~ 9,500Graduates

> 1,000Doctoral Theses

35% female29% int’l

548Professors

15Faculties

178Degree Courses

99 Masters28 in English

~ 6,000ISI Publications

> 1,000Research Agreements

96ERC Grants

47Humboldt Laureates

18Leibniz Laureates

17Nobel Laureates

Since ‘08 2011-15

700+Startups

~ 280MFundraising

285 M3rd party funding

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Locations Abroad

University of Excellence since 2006

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Since ‘87

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TUM in Rankings 2017/18

Global University Employability Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities „Shanghai“

Nature Index – Top Academic Institutions

QS World Universities

Best Global Universities U.S. N&W Report

Reuters Most Innovative Universities

THE World University Rankings

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Technical University of MunichProfil

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Center of Life and Food SciencesWeihenstephan

Medicine

Chemistry

Physics

Sport and Health Science

TUM School of Management

Electrical Engineeringand Information Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Architecture

Civil Engineering and Surveying

Informatics

Mathematics TUM School of Education

Departments


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Munich Center for Technology in Society

TUM School of Governance

TUM School of Education

TUM School of Management

Informatics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering

Architecture

Munich School of Engineering

Sport and Health Sciences

TUM School of Medicine

TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

German Students WS 17/18International Students WS 17/18

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Students by Departments

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34%Natural SciencesLife SciencesMedicine

Management

EducationSocial SciencesHumanities

Engineering

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Various Bachelor courses completely in German or in English/German• 30 Bachelor courses in German and 12 Bachelor courses in English and German in Science

and Engineering• https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/

Duration• 3 years (6 semesters)• Administrative Fees: $150 / semester

Preconditions / Application process• Online Application Print-out (signed)• Final Secondary-School Examinations (certified copy)• Complete and Current Résumé (CV)• Most Current Photo (as for ID)• Passport (copy)• Student Health Insurance Certificate• Proof of German Language Proficiency (certified copy) - international applicants only

Bachelor courses at TUM (I)

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https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/


UNRESTRICTED DEGREE PROGRAMS

As long as all required documents are completed and received on time by TUM, applicants will be granted unrestricted admission to their degree programà Certain programs require that an internship be completed before the start of studies

Degree Programs

• Bioeconomics• Brewing and Beverage Technology• Civil Engineering• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology • Environmental Engineering• Food Technology and Biotechnology• Physics

Bachelor courses at TUM (II)

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RESTRICTED DEGREE PROGRAMS (NUMERUS CLAUSUS, NC)

- NC degree programs have a fixed number of spots available,- awarded primarily based on the applicant's grade point average and the amount of time the

student has been waiting for a spot- NC program eligibility will be based solely on the results of the past years- The grade point average of the last person to have been admitted constitutes the current NC

standard

Degree Programs

• Health Sciences• Nutrition Science

Bachelor courses at TUM (III)

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APTITUDE ASSESMENT

- After submitting an online application, the applicant will automatically receive a list of documents that must be submitted before the deadline- The documents included on this list depend on the personal information provided in the online application, as well as the chosen degree program- Certain documents are mandatory, including

-> University entrance qualification, resume, cover letter, proof of health insurance

Degree Programs

• Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning• Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering• Engineering Science• Management and Technology (TUM-BWL)• Mechanical Engineering• Renewable Resources• Sport Sciences

Bachelor courses at TUM (IV)

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON MEDICAL STUDIES

- Only clinical work can be done at TUM

- The first year of medical studies (pre-clinical work) is done at LMU

- It is not possible to complete the early part of medical studies at TUM

- Interested candidates from Germany and the EU/EEAmust apply via the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung

- International applicants apply directly at LMU

- Please note that Medicine is taughtcompletely in German.

Bachelor courses at TUM (V)

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Various Master courses completely in English or in English/German• 30 Master courses in English and 28 Master courses in English and German in Science and

Engineering• http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studiengaenge/englisch

Duration• 2 years (4 semesters)• Administrative Fees: 129 Euros / semester

Preconditions / Application process• Outstanding Bachelor degree (BSc), needs to be recognized• Letter of Motivation• Letters of recommendation (normally from 2 different professors)• German language skills helpful but not mandatory (only for Master courses completely in

English language)• Good knowledge of English is essential (TOEFL: min IbT:88, CbT:234, PbT: 605 / IELTS: min

6,5 and CAE&CPE Level A,B and C )• Sometimes Internships and work experience required• Interviews in some cases (via skype or personally)• Every course has its own list of required documents

Master courses at TUM (I)

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International Master courses in English

• Sustainable Resource Management (Master)• Nutrition and Biomedicine (Master)• Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) (Master)• Power Engineering (Master)• Power Systems and Energy Management (Master)• ESPACE-Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology (Master)• Environmental Engineering (Master)• Communications Engineering (Master)

International Master courses in English and German

• Management and Technology (TUM-BWL) (Master)• Nanoscience and Catalysis (Master)• Landscape Architecture (Master)• Industrial Biotechnology (Master)• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Master)• Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence (Master)

Master courses at TUM (II)

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Various schemes towards a doctorate• Individual doctorate (chair-centered)• Doctorate in cooperation with a research institution

or industry

All doctoral candidates are members of the TUM Graduate School that supports them and their careers with a wide range of tailor-made courses, networking opportunities and services.

Duration• usually 3 years for scholarship holders • 4-5 years for research associates (employment contract)

Preconditions• outstanding Master’s degree (MSc), needs to be recognized• appropriate funding needs to be secured• German language skills helpful but not mandatory• good working knowledge of English is essential (no TOEFL scores need to be proven, though)

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Doctorate at TUM


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TUM San FranciscoDr. Dolores Volkert101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1900San Francisco, CA 94104

[email protected]/sanfrancisco

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Pursuing a Degree at theTechnical University of Munich(TUM)€¦ · 2016 2018 Since ‘87 2016 5. Technical University of Munich TUM in Rankings 2017/18 ... • Final Secondary-School