international student handbook

PUBLISHER Technische Universitt Mnchen International Ofce Arcisstr. 21 80290 Mnchen Last revision: Editor: Layout and Design: September 2007 Petra Ritter Musa Sag lam

Table of Contents
Greeting from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1. Welcome to Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. The Technische Universitt Mnchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1 History of TUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.2 University Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.3 Courses of Study offered at TUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.4 Useful Resource Ofces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a) Student Service Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 b) International Ofce (IO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.5 TUM Academic Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Application and Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Semesters at TUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Admission Requirements for International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a) German Prociency (not necessary for exchange students) . . . . . . . . . b) Entitlement to University Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Application for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a) for students not participating in an exchange program. . . . . . . . . . . . . b) Application for Exchange Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c) Postgraduate Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d) Doctoral Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Preparatory Studies and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1 Preparatory German Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.2 Studienkolleg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.3 Assessment Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.4 TUMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a) Orientation Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b) Stammtisch, Meeting Place for International and German Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 5. Legal Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Entry Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 The Resident Registration Ofce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 Applying for a Student residence permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Working in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Living in Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 General Information about Accommodation in Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 Accommodation for Exchange Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a) in Munich and Garching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b) of the Life Science Centre in Freising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Housing Placement for Students in International Masters Programmes . . 7. Studying at TUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1 Course Catalogue / Timetable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Establishing a mytum E-mail Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 Student Representation Departmental Student Organisations . . . . . . . . 7.4 Scholarships and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Other TUM Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 Student Libraries in Munich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2 Foreign Language Courses at TUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3 Student Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 Central University Athletic Facilities (ZHS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 Spiritual Counsel for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Additional Useful Information for Munich Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1 Cost of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2 Public Transportation (MVV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Arrival in Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4 Arrival in Freising / Weihenstephan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 Reaching the TU Garching Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 19 19 20 22 24 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 34 34

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1. Welcome to Munich

1. Welcome to Munich
One of TUMs greatest advantages is its location. There are many reasons for this: the historic city centre with its many monuments and restaurants, the wealth of cultural offerings, and, of course, Munichs proximity to the Alps. Seven major libraries, 49 city libraries and 45 museums serve the approximately 84,000 students studying at the 11 universities and colleges in the city. In the evening, students can choose from 42 theatres, 3 opera houses, 3 world-renowned orchestras, and almost 90 movie theatres. Because of the 1972 Olympic Games and the 1974 & 2006 Soccer World Cup games, Munich is also known throughout the world as a City of Sports. The Olympic Games brought Munich many additional athletic facilities (now used by students), as well as a subway (U-Bahn) system. The subway network is constantly being expanded and is currently among the best systems in Europe. The charm of Munich has also attracted industry and commerce. After World War II, Munich developed into a leading and economically signicant metropolis in Germany. Our students are able to nd both internships and permanent positions at such well-known companies as BMW, EADS, and Siemens. With 2,500 microelectronics companies, Munich is also a leader in key technology. Munichs strong interest in fostering business stems from its earliest history. In 1158 Duke Heinrich der Lwe decided to steal the lucrative salt trade away from the Bishop of Freising. He destroyed an existing bridge across the Isar River and then built a new bridge near the small settlement of Munich. The salt traders and buyers as a result had to cross the new bridge into Munich as they travelled from the salt mines to their destinations in the West. The rst mention of Munich occurs in the document in which Kaiser Barbarossa granted Munich the right to serve as a market town. Munich grew quickly and the town was fortied. In the early 14th century, under Kaiser Ludwig dem Bayern, a second fortication wall was needed to encompass Munich and the Kaiser granted the city use of the kingdoms ofcial colours yellow and black. Until that point, Munichs crest had only sported a monk, now referred to as the Mnchener Kindl. The picture of the monk stems back to Munichs supposed beginning as a monastic settlement. The city was proud to add the kingdoms colours to its crest. The year 2008 marks Munichs 850th birthday. Over the course of the years, Munich became the sole Bavarian residence of the Wittelsbachers. As this familys importance grew, Munich became the capital city of the duchy (1504), then of the electorate (1623), and nally thanks to Napoleon of the Kingdom of Bavaria (1806).

Greeting from the President

On behalf of the professors, staff, and students of the Technische Universitt Mnchen, I welcome you, our international students, to your time of study in Munich. We are very glad that you have chosen to study at our university. The TU Mnchen strives to maintain its world-renowned quality in teaching and research and to provide students with an excellent education. The international students at the Technische Universitt Mnchen are among the best in their chosen courses of study. Although swift progress through your course of study and good grades are desirable, you shouldnt completely forget about the extracurricular opportunities Munich has to offer. Take advantage of the events offered by the International Ofce to get to know Munich, the surrounding area, and other students. I hope that you will soon feel at home here as a member of our university community and that your time of study at the Technische Universitt Mnchen will be a successful and exciting part of your education and personal life. Best wishes for your time in Munich. Yours,

Wolfgang A. Herrmann President

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After Munich had freed itself of its much too conning medieval fortifying walls, the city entered a century of building and expansion under the Kings Max I, Josef, Ludwig II, and Max II Josef. Many of Munichs sights (which lure visitors from around the world) were constructed during this time: Ludwigstrae, Knigsplatz, the Opera House, Maximilianstrae, the statue of Bavaria, Ruhmeshalle, the Alte Pinakothek (art museum), and many more. TUMs older sibling, Ludwig-Maximilian University, was moved in 1826 from Landshut to Munich. TUM was then founded in 1868 by the Fairy Tale King Ludwig II. Despite Munichs close connection to the Bavarian ruling family, it was here that Germanys rst revolution took place following World War I. The Wittelsbachers were driven out and a Soviet Republic was established. The central German government in Berlin eventually used military force to put an end to this Bavarian experiment with Communism. From 1933 1945, the city experienced a period of tragic fame as Hitler who began his political career here - declared Munich (previously primarily known as the Capital of Beer) to be the Capital of the Movement. Of the 12,000 Jews who once lived in Munich 7,500 ed when the Nazis came to power. Nearly 3,000 were deported to KZs, more than half to Theresienstadt. By the end of this reign of terror more than 70% of Munichs Old Town had been destroyed. In contrast to other cities, however, the Munich residents decided to restore their Old City to its pre-war state. Munichs charm is based on this unique mixture of the old and new. With around 1.3 million residents, Germanys third largest city (after Berlin and Hamburg) offers something for everyone. In Munich there really is more to discover than the citys clichd image as a cosy city on the Isar River might suggest. Christoph Steber

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2.1 History of TUM In the early 1800s, increasing demands for precision in the natural sciences necessitated development of new technology. As technology advanced, the groundwork was laid for academically oriented engineering courses of study which were independent from the standard university system. The cole Polytchnique in Paris (founded in 1794) began shaping the development of engineering, and Bavarians called for the founding of an Institute for all Engineering Disciplines. In 1833 a Technical Institute was established which was afliated with the University of Munich. In 1868, King Ludwig II founded an independent Polytechnic Institute, the nucleus of todays Technical University. After moving into new buildings in the Arcisstrae, the Polytechnic Institute began functioning in its rst year, having almost 450 students across 5 departments with 24 professors and 21 instructors. This technical-scientic institute (since 1970 the Technische Universitt Mnchen TUM) is thus among the oldest engineering colleges and remains the only institution of its type in Bavaria. In 1930 the much older Weihenstephan College of Agriculture and Brewing (which celebrated its 300th Anniversary in 1997) was annexed by the Munich Polytechnic Institute. Following World War II, 85% of the Institutes buildings (housing 80 academic chairs) were unusable, some of them having been completely destroyed. In 1957, a research reactor (Atom Egg) was built in Garching and by 1960, re-construction of the Polytechnic Institutes facilities was nearly complete. In the years following completion of the reactor, the Departments of Physics and Chemistry moved out to the research area in Garching, but the planned move of the entire TUM to Garching was never realised. Following a resolution in the Bavarian State Parliament, a Department of Medicine was founded in September, 1967. In 1968, 100 years after its founding, the Technical Institute had Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and General Sciences, a total of 168 academic chairs and institutes, around 8,400 students, and 5,700 staff and faculty members employed in ofces, teaching, research, and administration. Presently (2007) TUM has more than 7000 employees. A good 20,000 students, around 20% of whom are international, are enrolled in its 12 academic departments. 2.2 University Campuses TUM academic departments are divided among three sites in the greater Munich area with the main campus situated in the centre of Munich. The Departments of Architecture, Medicine, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Economics and Social Sciences are located on the main campus. A second large TUM complex is located in Garching, about 10 km north of Munich. Here the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics, and Mechanical Engineering are headquartered around the Garching re-

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search reactor. Over the years, numerous research institutes, including the Max-Planck Society, the Bavarian Academy of Science, and the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, have joined TUM departments in Garching. TUMs third campus is 35 kilometres away in Weihenstephan (near Freising) and is home to the Departments of Biology, Science of Agriculture and Horticulture, Forestry and Resource Management, Brewing and Food Technology, Nutrition, Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture. There are many institutions across the city of Munich and in the surrounding area which also belong to TUM. These include the Rechts der Isar hospital for training medical students and the Central University Athletic Complex. 2.3 Courses of Study offered at TUM * ** *** **** ***** Dipl. B.Sc. M.Sc. E A VP Bt LNC OA course in English some lectures / classes in English course taught abroad (in Singapore GIST) language prociency certicates in English and German required course in German and French Diploma Bachelor of Science Master of Science special selection procedure special application required preliminary practicum required proof of work experience required local minimum entrance requirements apply in these cases online application Degree granted Dipl. Dipl. Dipl. B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. Notes E/VP/A E/OA E/VP/A E/A E/A application and enrolment at LMU E/OA VP E E/A E/A (only for B.Sc.) E/A (only for B.Sc.) E/A E/A

Computational Mechanics* Computational Science and Engineering* Consumer Science*** Development and Design Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology ESPACE* Ecology** Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Energy and Process Engineering Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology Engineering Physics** Environmental Engineering Environmental Planning and Engineering Ecology** Forest and Woodscience Forest Science and Resource Management Geodesy and Geoinformation** Geoscience Horticultural Science** Industrial Chemistry* (in Singapore) Informatics Information Systems Information Technology (IT) Integrated Circuit Design (ICD)* (in Singapore) Intelligent Transportation Systems * (in Singapore) Land Management and Land Tenure* Land Use Agricultural and Horticultural Science Land Use Agricultural Science** Landscape Architecture and Planning Landscape Architecture** Master of Laws in Intellectual Property* Management and Technology Management of Innovation and Leadership Master of Applied Informatics** Mathematics in Bioscience** Mathematics** Mechanical Engineering and Management Mechanical Engineering** Mechatronics and Computer Science Medical Engineering Medical Life Science and Technology Microwave Engineering* Molecular Biotechnology

M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. Dipl. M.Sc. M.Sc. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl. M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc.* M.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc. B.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc.**/M.Sc.*** B.Sc.**/M.Sc.*** Dipl./B.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc.** M.Sc. B.Sc. M.Sc. Dipl./B.Sc. M.Sc.

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Key to Symbols and Abbreviations

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Study Course Aerospace Engineering Architecture Automotive Engineering Biochemistry Bioinformatics**

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Biology Brewing and Beverage Technology Building Materials, Chemistry and Maintenance Business Administration (MBA)*** Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Climadesign** Communications Engineering*

B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc. B.Sc/M.Sc B.Sc./M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc. M.Sc. M.Sc.

M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl. M.Sc. PHD-Program M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc.

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Nuclear Technology (in german/french) Nutricional Science Physics Production and Logistics Restoration, Art Technology and Conservation Sciences Sport Science Sustainable Resource Management* Technolog and Biotechnology of Food Transportation Systems Honours Courses Advanced Materials Science* Computational Mechanics Computational Science and Engineering* Finance and Information Management* Technology Mangement Top Math

M.Sc. B.Sc./M.Sc. Dipl. Dipl. Dipl. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. M.Sc. Dipl./B.Sc./M.Sc. M.Sc.

E/A E/A (only M.Sc.), OA (only B.Sc) E/VP/A E/VP/A Test of Sports Skills E/A VP E/A

Please check the following website: www.portal.mytum.de/studium/studieninfo/index_html to nd denitions and explanations of terms used on our web pages (such as aptitude test ). To assess your academic abilities we recommend that you take the following Studierfhigkeitstest and submit the result with your application: www. academic-test.de . 2.4 Useful Resource Ofces a) Student Service Centre General information about the courses offered can be obtained at the Student Service Centre of TUM. Arcisstr. 21 80290 Mnchen Phone: (089) 289-22737 (international: 0049-89-289-22737) Fax: (089) 289-22735 (international: 0049-89-289-22735) E-mail: studienberatung@zv.tum.de

M.Sc. M.Sc. with honours M.Sc. with honours M.Sc. with honours M.Sc. M.Sc. Wirh honours and Promotion

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Extension Course iCommunicate!*** Informatics** Nuclear Technology Other Courses of Study Brewing Dipl.Brew Master VP Executive MBA Certicate Certicate E/Bt/A

b) International Ofce (IO) The International Ofce (IO) of TUM is very important for international students as it is responsible for all aspects of international relations with other universities. Please feel free to contact an ofce staff member if you encounter any type of problem related to coming to, or studying in Munich. We will be happy to help you or direct you to the staff member or ofce you need. Arcisstr. 21 80290 Mnchen Phone: (089) 289-25017 (international: 0049-89-289-25017) E-mail: incoming@zv.tum.de

Courses of Study with State Licensing Exams Food Chemistry Medicine (Clinic or Practical Year) Sport as a Freelance Profession State Examintion State Examintion State Examintion LNC Numerus Clausus A/Test of Sport Skills

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The current academic courses offered can be found at: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studiengaenge/index . There you can nd detailed information about the courses of study such as degrees, duration of the courses, possible elds of employment, application forms and deadlines. You can also nd information about the language of individual courses, their location as well as timetables and the subjects academic advisor. Once you have selected a course of study, please contact the respective academic advisor (Studienberater) for specic information about the program.

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2.5 TUM Academic Departments There are 12 departments at TUM, which are called faculties. The different faculties are subdivided into institutes consisting of several academic chairs.

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3.1 Semesters at TUM The TUM academic year is divided into two semesters: winter semester (01.10 31.03) and summer semester (01.04 30.09). Each semester is divided into two parts: courses are held in the rst part of each semester. Exact dates are published on the TUM webpage (Semestertermine). The second, instruction-free, period (known as semester break among students) is intended to be used for preparation for the following semester, writing term papers and oral reports, completion of internships, and studying for and taking exams. In addition to these academic activities, the semester breaks are also used for rest, relaxation, and short-term jobs. 3.2 Admission Requirements for International Students a) German Prociency (not necessary for exchange students) German prociency is an important requirement for successful study at TUM. Proof of adequate German prociency is obligatory. (Exception: Courses of study held in English have their own admission requirements and exchange students dont have to show a certicate.) The university accepts the following certicates or tests to ll the German language prociency requirement: the nal certicate from an approved German teaching institute. the Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (Level II) the German examination certicate for German as a second language (Hochschulzugang auslndischer Studienbewerber) DSH Exam (2 or 3) the examination certicate from the Assessment Exam (Feststellungsprfung; see next section), the Groe Sprachdiplom, Kleine Sprachdiplom or Zentrale Oberstufenprfung (ZOP) from the Goethe Institut the Deutsche Sprachprfung II from the Sprachen- und Dolmetscherinstitut Mnchen test for German as a second language for foreign student applicants (TestDaf) with at least a score of 4 in all four sections. Registration is not possible without one of these certicates. Not only does the success of your studies depend on a good knowledge of the German language, but also your ability to make the most of your stay in Munich. b) Entitlement to University Study Just like German students, international applicants to TUM must have the necessary qualications in order to study at a German university. In Germany, this qualication is the Abitur (University Entrance Certicate). Direct admission to your desired course of study depends upon whether or not your school-leaving exam/high school diploma is recognised as being equivalent to the German Abitur. If your school-leaving exam/

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4. Business Administration (Munich) 5. Civil Engineering and Surveying (Munich) 6. Architecture (Munich)

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8. Electrical and Information Engineering (Munich) 9. Informatics (Garching) 10. Nutrition, Land-Use and Environment (Weihenstephan) 11. Medicine (Munich) 12. Sports Science (Munich)

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high school diploma is only partially comparable to the German Abitur, you can only be admitted to a technical course of study after passing the so-called Assessment Exam (Feststellungsprfung). The DAAD brochure Studying in Germany contains the information you will need to determine if you can be directly admitted to your desired course of study or if you will rst be required to pass the Assessment Exam. You may also check the online admission database at: www.daad.de/deutschland/en/index.html . Note: If your school-leaving exam/high school diploma only entitles you to study particular subjects in your homeland, you will likewise only be admitted to one of these courses of study at TUM. The Assessment Exam is subject-related, so if you do not have a subject-specic schoolleaving exam/high school diploma, you must select a particular subject group at the time you enter the Studienkolleg (see section 3.5.2). If you have already obtained a university degree in your homeland, you may possibly be admitted directly to a course of study at TUM. The Admission Ofce will then allow you to apply for studying in a higher semester through the Testing Services Ofce. 3.3 Application for Admission a) for students not participating in an exchange program In order to apply for a place at TUM, you will need an application form (Antrag auf Zulassung zum Studium). The application form can be obtained from a German consulate or any Study Abroad or Admission Ofce at a German university. Alternatively it can be downloaded from TUMs website. Please note that some subjects, including chemistry, mathematics, informatics, require special application forms! Please check the website referred to on page 9 to nd out WHICH application form you will have to send WHERE, and WHEN it is due! The following items must be included with the application: copy of a (foreign) school leaving certicate or examination which qualies the applicant to study at an institution of higher education in Germany (=Abitur) certied translation of the above document passport-size photograph CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.) proof of previous study All copies must be certied. If any document is in a language other then German, English or French you are also required to submit a German translation which has been certied by a German consulate or sworn translator. Please send your completed application and attachments to the Admission Ofce:

Immatrikulationsamt der TU Mnchen (TU Munich Admission Ofce) Arcisstr. 21, 80290 Mnchen Phone: (089) 289-22245 (international: 0049-89-289-22245) Ofce Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - noon Because it is usually only possible to start studying at the TUM in the winter semester, the application deadline is July 15th (January 15th for the Summer Semester). By this date, all required documents must have been received by the TUM Admission Ofce. Exception: this does not apply to students in exchange programs and some post-graduate studies; please check your application deadline yourself at: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studiengaenge/index . Application forms with incomplete or incorrect information may not be processed. It is therefore highly recommended that you carefully check your application before submitting it!

Recognition by the Bavarian State for Qualications Attained Abroad The Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle (department for the recognition of certicates in Bavaria) can evaluate lesser known diplomas and certicates to see whether they are appropriate to gain entry into TUM. Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle fr den Freistaat Bayern Pndterplatz 5, 80803 Mnchen Phone: (089) 383-8490 (internat.: 0049-89-383-8490) Fax.: (089) 383-84949 (internat.: 0049-89-383-84949) E-mail: zastby@zast.bayern.de Internet: www.stmuk.bayern.de

b) Application for Exchange Students TUM has established a general category of study for all exchange students: Programmstudiengang. Exchange students are those who wish to study at the TUM for a maximum of three semesters either as part of an ofcial exchange program (e.g. Erasmus) or students who are participants in a contractual exchange program with a foreign university. After a nomination by their home university they need to complete the online application at: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/bewerbung/incomings/Austauschstudenten/index_html . Please send the required documents (at the latest by the 31st May for the winter semester and the 31st October for the summer semester) to the following address:

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International Ofce (incoming) der TUM Arcisstr. 21 80333 Mnchen E-mail: incoming@zv.tum.de

c) Postgraduate Studies Admission requirements for postgraduate and doctoral studies are at the discretion of the individual university departments. The StudentService-Centre (studienberatung@zv.tum.de) can provide you with further information regarding admission to postgraduate studies. d) Doctoral Studies For admission to doctoral studies, it is imperative that you have achieved good results in your undergraduate work. Foreign university degrees can be recognised as fullling prerequisites for doctoral studies, but often only after fullment of other requirements, i.e. prociency exams and/or successful completion of further courses at TUM. An application for the recognition of a foreign degree (Anerkennungsantrag) must be submitted to the Admissions and Registration Ofce. Undergraduate degree recognition decisions are then made on a departmental basis after you have found a supervisor (Doktorvater/-mutter). Doctoral studies in Germany consist of research and the presentation of results in the form of a thesis. This is accomplished through the counsel and direction of a doctoral supervisor (Doktorvater/-mutter). For this reason, you must declare in advance who you would like to serve as your supervisor, and a professor must likewise accept you as his/her student. It is possible for students who have signed up with a TUM department for doctoral studies to also register as full-time graduate students in the same course of study they obtained their graduate degree in; however, this program must be offered at TUM. Further information and necessary forms can be obtained from the TUM Admission Ofce. Contact person: Olivia Schmid, Phone: (089) 289-25477, E-mail: schmido@zv.tum.de 3.4 Fees As of summer semester 07 TUM charges students 500 tuition per semester. In adition all students must pay a mandatory Student Services Fee (Studentenwerksbeitrag) each semester of 42 for the use of the Student Services facilities. The Student Services manages cafeterias, residence hall and several libraries which serve the students from the various colleges and universities in Munich. In addition, the organisation publishes a yearly brochure entitled Studieren in Mnchen. This CD is free of charge and contains useful advice and answers to questions international students frequently have about living in Munich: www.wegweiser-muenchen.de/897.0.html . There is an additional 50 administrative fee per semester.

The total fee of 592 must be paid prior to initial enrolment as well as before re-registering each semester. 1. Exchange students who are enrolled at one of TUMs partner university who are part of an exchange programm merely have to pay 42 Studentenwerksbeitrag. (as of 2007) 2. Students pursuing doctoral studies and Teilpromovenden have to pay 92 (Studentenwerksbeitrag and administrative fee. (as of 2007) 3. Some of the international masters programs have their own tution fees. There may be a possibility of applying for a scholarship to offset at least a part of the tuition fees. Sudents can apply for one of the scholarships offered by industry. Please check your subjects website (see page 9) to determine what is available 3.5 Preparatory Studies and Orientation 3.5.1 Preparatory German Course As stated on page 11, proof of German prociency is a prerequisite for acceptance at TUM. If you do not possess sufcient German language skills, you may acquire them through a crash course directly at TUM or at a language institute, i.e.: Deutschkurse fr Auslnder bei der Universitt Mnchen e.V., Adelheidstr. 13b, D-80798 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 2712642, Fax: (089) 2711936, www.dkfa.de. The following TUM website provides information on TUMs German language courses: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/sprachenzentrum/deutsch . The courses are not free of charge; information about the fees for registration, coursework and the certicate can be obtained on the internet. 3.5.2 Studienkolleg The purpose of the Studienkolleg is to prepare international students (who have a diploma or exam which entitles them to study at a university in their home country) for the Assessment Exam. Studienkolleg courses are taught as modules and the period of study is generally one year (two semesters). Depending on the desired course of study at TUM, a potential student will be placed in the T-Course for technical (engineering) elds, mathematics, and the physical sciences, the MCourse for potential medical and biology students or the W-Course for economical elds. To apply for admission to the Studienkolleg, send the Antrag auf Zulassung along with your eld of study to the Admission Ofce at TUM by January 15th for the summer semester and by July 15th for the winter semester. It is not possible to directly apply to or register for the Studienkolleg. If you are admitted to a course of study at TUM, your admission documents will be automatically forwarded to the Studienkolleg.

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Studienkolleg bei den wissenschaftlichen Hochschulen des Freistaates Bayern Pfnderstr. 6-10, 80636 Mnchen Phone: (089) 20 20 83 0 (international: 0049-89-2020830) E-mail: leitung@studienkolleg.mhn.de Internet: www.studienkolleg.mhn.de In order to be admitted to the Studienkolleg, a student must pass an admissions exam in German. This admissions exam is administered at the beginning of September and mid-February at the Studienkolleg. Candidates applying to study engineering, mathematics, or a physical science must also pass a test covering basic mathematics. Each semester of the Studienkolleg may only be repeated once and then only by substantiated petition. Studienkolleg classes are held 30 to 35 hours per week, with breaks of six weeks in the summer, about two weeks in December/January, and around three weeks in the spring. The TU Mnchen Admission Ofce temporarily registers Studienkolleg students as Vorbereitungsstudium fr auslndische Studienbewerber (Preparatory Study for International Student Applicants) until they either pass or fail the Assessment Exam. 3.5.3 Assessment Exam If your school-leaving exam/high school diploma is not equivalent to the German Abitur, you must pass the Assessment Exam in order to be able to study at a German university. The university at which you intend to study will automatically register you for the exam. In Munich, the exam is administered each year in December and June at the Studienkolleg. You must prove through this exam that you have the language and technical prerequisites for your desired course of study. The exam has both written and oral components which are tailored to the subject you wish to study: www.daad.de/deutschland/en/2.3.1.1.html . Important: All students must take and pass the German portion of the exam. Those who fail the exam may only retake it once, at the earliest after six months at the same Studienkolleg. 3.5.4 TUMI TUMI (for TUM International) is a student-organised initiative; its aim is to help international and German students at TUM to get acquainted with each other. a) Orientation Weeks The International Ofce (IO) offers two to three Orientation Weeks before the start of each semester (October and April). They are intended to help students adjust to living in Munich and to help them prepare for the semester. The program includes assistance with the local authorities (e.g. the immigration ofce, banks, etc.), registration, both cultural and social activities (e.g. guided city tours, hikes in the mountains, parties, etc.), and German language training.

Each student must pay for the German training a 45 tuition fee at the rst lesson. All the remaining events included in the orientation week program are free of charge. Registration for the German training and/ or orientation month must be completed no later than four weeks before the start of the course tumi@zv.tum.de Contact: Information: www.tumi-muenchen.de b) Stammtisch, Meeting Place for International and German Students The program starts after the orientation weeks and runs during the entire semester. It includes excursions to sites in and around Munich, concerts, soccer games, parties and more. There is a regular meeting twice a month at 8:00 pm in the KHG (Katholische Hochschulgemeinde), Karlstr. 32. (The exact dates can be found on the internet). Everyone is welcome! In addition there is a mailing list where events and activities are announced on short notice. In order to register for the TUMI mailing list, send an E-mail to the above-mentioned E-mail adress.

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5.1 Entry Regulations As an international student you will need a visa to study in Germany. Applicants from EU/EWR nations as well as some other nations (see 5.3) are exempt from this regulation. You will need to apply for your visa at the embassy / consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in your home country. A visa must be applied for well in advance of your departure (at least 2 months ahead of time!). Important: International students who have proof of admittance to a German university or Studienkolleg will be issued a so-called student visa (Studentenvisum). It is possible for applicants who are interested in studying in Germany to be issued a study applicants visa (Studienbewerber-Visum). This visa enables an applicant to collect information about studying in Germany or to obtain admission prerequisites for studying at a German university. This visa can then be extended once one is in Germany, eliminating the need for a return trip home. When applying for the study applicants visa you will also have to prove your entitlement to university study (see 3.2.b), for example with a formal recognition of your previous diploma or degree through the department for the acknowledgement of certicates (see 3.3.a). Please do not travel to Germany on a tourist visa! This cannot be changed into a student visa, and students are not allowed to study in Germany on a tourist visa. You will not be able to apply for a student visa once in Germany. More comprehensive information regarding visa application requirements is available from your German Embassy or Consulate. It is extremely important to give correct and complete information regarding your reasons for travelling to Germany (e.g. to study). If you do not do this, the visa you receive will be designated for a specic purpose and you will not be able to convert it later. 5.2 The Resident Registration Ofce (registration with local authorities) In Germany all residents and visitors whose stay exceeds 3 months must register with the authorities. Once you have found a room or apartment, you must register at your local resident registration ofce within one week. If you move to other accommodations within Munich or move out of Munich, you must register your new address or notify the ofce that you are leaving Munich. If you move, please make sure that you provide the necessary institutions (TUM, your insurance company, etc.) with your new address. To complete this registration you will need: your passport a special registration form, which can be downloaded from the internet or is available free of charge at the registration ofce.

If you have met the admissions application deadline, your application will be processed by the TUMs Admission Ofce and you should receive a letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid) toward the middle of August (middle of February for the summer semester). Applicants to the Studienkolleg will receive their letter earlier than those applying directly to a course of study. At the time your letter of admission is issued, you will also be given a student identication number (Matrikelnummer). Once you have received your letter of admission, you will be able to apply for a visa. If the time period between receiving your letter of admission and your personal appointment for enrolment turns out to be too short to receive a student visa, you may apply at a German embassy/consulate in advance for a so-called study applicants visa (see also 5.1). A formal admission to the TUM is not required for this. However, you will have to prove your entitlement to university study, for example through a formal acknowledgement of your qualications by the Bavarian State Ofce for Recognition of Qualications Attained Abroad (see 3.3.a). Please indicate that you will be coming to TUM by completing, signing, and returning the acceptance agreement (Studienplatzannahmeerklrung) and data sheet which will arrive with your letter of admission. You will need to enrol in person immatrikulieren, where your name will be added to the list of current TUM students, on the date indicated on your letter of admission. You need to bring the following items with you on your enrolment day: original school graduation diploma/school leaving exam (Abitur) valid passport letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid) the information sheet received with your letter of admission (Merkblatt zur Immatrikulation) proof of student health insurance proof of payment of the required fee (see 3.4) Immatrikulationsamt der TUM (Admission Ofce) Arcisstr. 21, 80290 Mnchen Phone: (089) 289-22245 (international: 0049-89-289-22245) Fax: (089) 289-25414 (international: 0049-89-289-25414) At the time of enrolment, you will receive your student ID and several student registration certications. Along with these registration documents you will also nd a special proof of enrolment for the MVV (Munich Public Transportation System). This will allow you to buy student public transportation passes at a reduced price. Enrolment is only valid for one semester, so it is very important that you re-register in a timely manner. The re-registration deadline will be on the documents you obtain at enrolment. Be sure to note this deadline down. If you do not re-register, you will be in serious danger of having your registration cancelled!!!

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Kreisverwaltungsamt (Brgerbro), Ruppertstr. 19, 80337 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 233-1, Internet: www.muenchen.de/rathaus/kvr/ausland/37633/ index.html Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am noon, Tuesday 2:00 pm 5:30 pm

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der Aufenthaltserlaubnis), which can be obtained at the local Foreigners Registration Authority, within 3 months after entering the country. Students from all other nations must obtain a student visa in their home country before they enter Germany. Once in Germany, they must complete a residence permit application (Antrag auf Erteilung der Aufenthaltsbewilligung), which can be obtained at the local Foreigners Registration Authority. Non-EU-citizens will receive a residence permit for their respective program of education (e.g. Studienkolleg or the course of study in their chosen subject).

Freising Residents: Stadtverwaltung Freising (Rathaus, in the Marcushaus), Obere Hauptstr. 2, 85354 Freising, Phone: 08161-540 Hours: Monday 8.30 am noon, Tuesday through Friday 8:00 am noon, Thursday 2:00 pm 5:30 pm City of Munich Residents www.muenchen.de/rathaus/kvr/ausland/37633/index.html Kreisverwaltungsreferat - Amt fr Auslnderangelegenheiten Ruppertstr. 19, 80337 Mnchen, (Subway: U3/U6, Station : Poccistrae) Rooms 1047, 1048, 1051, 1052, 1059 (Student Affairs) Servicepoint, Phone: (089) 233-25134 E-mail: studenten-II3.kvr@muenchen.de Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 noon, Tuesday 2:00 pm 6:30 pm, Friday 7:00 am noon, closed Wednesday

Garching Residents: Stadtverwaltung Garching, Rathausplatz 3, 85748 Garching, Phone: 089-320890 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - noon, Thursday 3:00 pm 6:00 pm

Freising Residents Note: Satellite registration ofces (listed as Stadtverwaltung in your phone book) have hours which differ from those of the main ofces! According to Bavarian registration law, you must present your proof of registration (Anmeldebesttigung) to your landlord/landlady. If you do not live in the City of Munich, Garching, or Freising, but rather in one of the surrounding communities, your registration ofce will be in your towns city hall (Rathaus). The appropriate address will be listed in your phone book under Gemeindeverwaltung. IMPORTANT: When leaving Munich, you must ll out a form in order to give notice of your departure! 5.3 Applying for a Student residence permit 1. Students from all European Community and EFTA nations (except Switzerland) automatically receive a residence permit by mail from the foreigners registration authority (Auslnderbehrde) after registering at their local resident registration ofce and lling out the so-called Selbstauskunft (information form) regarding the right of freedom of movement. 2. Students from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, Israel as well as Switzerland who are entering Germany without a visa have to ll out a residence permit application (Antrag auf Erteilung Landratsamt Freising, Landshuterstr. 31, 85356 Freising, Phone: (08161) 600-0 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - noon, Thursday 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

Garching Residents or of Communities Surrounding Munich Register in your individual community (at the city hall Rathaus or district administration ofces Landratsamt): Landratsamt Mnchen, Mariahilfplatz 17, 81541 Mnchen Phone: (089) 62210 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 - noon, Thursday 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

You will need to present the following in order to obtain a residence permit: completed residency permit form (available on the internet, see website above) valid passport

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letter of admission (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) from the TU Mnchen proof of health insurance (see section 5.5) proof of nancing: Show proof of nances for each year of study in advance. If you receive a scholarship that is less than 585 per month, you will also need to provide proof from your parents or another sponsor that they will cover the monthly difference. if applicable, a student visa (see above) passport-sized photographs fee: 60 for rst permit; 30 for extensions

PhD and permanently employed jobs at TUM, in enterprises and research institutes: www.tum.de/jobs . Here you will nd over 1,500 day-to-day offers for Germany and abroad. If you have not found anything suitable then use the reference list of the Career Serice where you will nd registered enterprises which a generally interested in applications from students and alumni of TU Mnchen. In addition, a lot of information and tips concerning career and application can be found on the homepage of the Career Service: www.tum.de/career . If you have any questions please contact directly the Career Service of TUM. Career Service of TUM Ms Amelie Lemke Phone: (089) 289-22132 E-mail: career@tum.de On campus, students may hold jobs as assistants for research projects or other activities carried out by an institute or academic chair. Information regarding such job opportunities is posted on the bulletin boards (schwarze Bretter) of individual institutes and academic chairs (or see www.tum.de/jobs for open positions at TUM). When employed by the university as an assistant, the rules cited below apply. When applying for a position as a scientic assistant during the semester, you need to provide the Alien Affairs Authority (Kreisverwaltungsreferat) with the following information: reason for applying for the position proof of successful completion of the rst two years of study (Vordiplom) or of individual classes passed (Scheine) ofcial statement (Besttigung) from the academic chair indicating the type and duration of your work as well as the number of hours worked per week proof of nancing since the last time your residence permit was issued/renewed

Important: Be sure you renew your residence permit at the ofce of foreign affairs before your current permit expires, even if you do not have all of the above documents. In this case they will give you a provisional proof of application for a residence permit. Please have original documents with you as well as copies in case the ofce needs them for their records. A residence permit will be granted for a maximum of two years, and respectively extended if the goal of your residency has not been obtained but will be within a reasonable period of time ( 16, Abs.1, AufenthG). If you wish to obtain a residence permit extension, you must apply before your current permit expires. The residence permit is issued for a specic purpose in your case pursuing a specic course of study at TUM. Therefore your permit expires when this purpose has been fullled or abandoned. 5.4 Working in Germany International students are allowed to work in Germany for a maximum of 90 full days or 180 half days (max 4 hrs/day) per year. Additionally you may be employed year round at a university department as a student auxiliary worker (studentische Hilfskraft; see below). In any case, you will need to obtain permission (auslnderrechtliche Genehmigung) from the Foreigners Registration Authority ( 16 Abs. 3 AufenthG). For work longer than the three months, you must receive a work permit (Arbeitserlaubnis) from the employment ofce (Agentur fr Arbeit). Individual exceptions will only be made in the case of a temporary nancial emergency or other exceptional circumstances. There can be no guarantee that such exceptions will be made. EU-students are generally allowed unlimited work time, following the usual student regulations. As a new EU-citizen you require permission from the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur fr Arbeit) for an employment exceeding 90 full days. Generally, student jobs are difcult to come by. However, here are some offers which may help you. Career Service of TUM The Career Service of TU Mnchen is available as service point to all TUM students and alumni. The central online Job- und Praktikabrse of TUM allows you to have a quick and easy look for internships, student trainees, diploma thesis/

The Studenten-Service the student branch of the Munich Employment Ofce helps students to nd jobs that last from several hours (Schnelldienst) to several weeks. Studenten-Service der Agentur fr Arbeit Tumblinger Strae 21, 80337 Mnchen (Subway: U 3 / U 6-Station: Goetheplatz)

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Short Term (Schnelldienst): Phone (089) 530980-30 Long Term: Phone (089)530980-33 or 36 You will need to present the following: proof of enrolment personal identication card or passport a passport-size photograph Studenten Service works in co-operation with the rm Die JobBrse, to form an employment ofce. Students and graduates can go to the Job-Brse to get information about internships as well as fulltime and part-time positions. This service is free of charge. In the cafeteria of TUM in Garching Lichtenbergstr. 2, 85748 Garching Phone: (089) 32 73 06 28 Fax: (089) 32 73 06 29 Visiting Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 am 2:30 pm Business Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am 7:00 pm also during the semester break Internet: www.jobcafe.de

5.5 Health Insurance In Germany all students must have health and long time care insurance, i.e. you must have proof of sufcient insurance in order to be able to enrol at a German university. It is important that you go about obtaining this proof of medical coverage well before enrolment time approaches. It is not sufcient at enrolment to present proof of insurance from your home country (e.g. insurance card or insurance policy). 1. Students originating from countries in the European Union (EU)/EWR nations must obtain the International Health Insurance Certication (former E111 or E128 or EHIC-Card from their insurer in their home country. This form must then be presented to one of the social insurers (e.g. AOK, TK, Barmer, DAK, etc.) in Germany. You will then be issued a certicate that is to be presented upon enrolment. Students originating from countries outside the EU who are insured in their home country and with which Germany has a social insurance treaty (former Yugoslavian states, Switzerland, Turkey, Tunisia) must also present a certicate entitling them to German health insurance coverage. The student health insurance requirement will thus be fullled and such students will be treated as described above for students from the EU. All other international students who are insured in their home country can be released from the German health insurance requirement. NOTE: This release from the insurance requirement cannot be withdrawn and is valid for the entire time of

study. Social insurers inform about the releases possible disadvantages. We would discourage you from this release since most other countries do not have the same insurance coverage as Germany. For the application a certied translation of the insurance policy from your home country must be presented to one of the national health insurance providers at your place of study or residence. Students released from the insurance requirement are not insured in Germany and must then pay all medical bills themselves. Students must arrange in advance for reimbursement of these potentially high medical costs from their home health insurer. In addition, the Foreigners Registration Authority will require proof that is 100% equivalent to the required German health insurance, and this is seldom the case otherwise your visa may not be issued. For more information about possible disadvantages contact one of the national health insurance providers. 3. Students who are not insured in their home country must obtain German insurance through a health insurer of their choice. Costs: Student rates are currently about 59 (as of 2007) per month. All national health insurance providers have the same monthly rates, but it is worthwhile to compare the services and payment options offered by different companies. Students exempted from the health insurance requirement: Students above (and including) the age of 30 and those who have studied for more than 13 semesters are exempt from the health insurance requirement. However, all international students must have medical insurance coverage, i.e. they must purchase insurance from a private insurance company. There are special arrangements for various EU-Nations. Addresses of various insurance companies can be found in the Munich Yellow Pages (Gelbe Seiten). You are free to choose the company you prefer. Two national health insurance providers are listed below: a) TK Ofces (Geschftsstellen) in Mnchen: Rosenheimerstr. 141, Prielmayerstr. 3, Leopoldstr. 13a (foyer of the cafeteria) in Garching: at TUM Garching (foyer of the cafeteria), Lichtenbergstr. 2, room 1217 Thursday 10:30 am 3:00 pm and by appointment Contact person: Mr Andreas Werhahn (andreas.werhahn@tk-online.de) Phone (089) 49069-817 Internet: www.tk-online.de/muenchen

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b) AOK Mnchen: Landsbergerstr. 150152, 80339 Mnchen Ansprechperson: Frau Hausmann Phone: (089) 5444-1977 E-mail: andrea.hausmann@by.aok.de Internet: www.aok.de AOK Freising: Wippenhauserstr. 6, 85354 Freising, Phone: 08161-182-0

Additional Possibilities: Notice boards: Nearly all residence halls, cafeterias, university buildings, libraries, etc. have notice boards on which (among other things) notices of available housing are put up. Anyone interested can note the given phone number and contact the person offering to rent a room or apartment. Those who are looking for an apartment or room can also put up a notice. Newspaper ads: Rooms and apartments are advertised in the local newspaper Kurz & Fndig (released on Tuesdays and Fridays for sale at all newsstands) and in each city districts weekly paper (available for free). Temporary Accommodation (Costs: 20 40/night):

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6.1 General Information about Accommodation in Munich for Full-time Students in the Regular Study Programmes: It is difcult to nd a room in Munich, particularly at the start of the winter semester (October and November). Most of the 80,000 students in Munich live in private rooms or ats. Only 12% live in student dormitories. In Germany these residences do not belong to the university; most are run by Student Services (Studentenwerk), some by other institutions. Students must apply directly to the dormitory of their choice. Waiting times are between 1 and 4 semesters. At the beginning of each semester, Student Services conducts an accommodation lottery. Youll nd more information about application for a place in a dormitory on the Student Services home page: www.studentenwerk.mhn.de . The average rent for a room in a shared at is about 260 per month; prices for apartments range between 200 and 600; rooms in student residences cost between 160 and 360. Looking for a room in the winter semester can take up to 3 months. To avoid waiting times, students can apply for a so-called service package of Studentenwerk. Only full-time international students can apply for this service package. For exchange students and students in the international masters programs we provide other possibilities (see 6.2. and 6.3). Student Services Service Package This offer includes a furnished room in a student dorm, use of the student library and other facilities run by the organisation, and supervision through the tutoring program. Cost: 330 per month. The contract is limited to 2 semesters and cannot be extended. A parallel application for a regular room in a student residence hall is not possible but you may apply after your service package expires. The 2 service-package semesters can not be deducted from your waiting time. Application deadlines: 31st July for the winter semester and 28th February for the summer semester. Information and Applications: www.studentenwerk.mhn.de/servicepaket/index-uk.html Jugendherberge (Youth Hostel) Mnchen Neuhausen Wendl-Dietrich-Str. 20, 80634 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 2024449-0; Fax: (089) 2024449-13, E-mail: jhmuenchen-neuhausen@djh-bayern.de Internet: www.muenchen-neuhausen.jugendherberge.de Jugendherberge (Youth Hostel) Mnchen Thalkirchen Miesingstr. 4, 81379 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 7236560; Fax: (089) 7242567 E-mail: jhmuenchen-thalkirchen@djh-bayern.de Internet: www.jhmuenchen.de For you Hirtenstr. 18, 80335 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 5521660, Fax: (089) 55216666 E-mail: info@the4you.de Internet: www.the4you.de You can nd further accommodation possibilities at: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/soziales/wohnen/index_html Please remember to make a reservation well in advance. A guide to hotels and pensions in Munich can be obtained from the Munich tourist information ofce: Fremdenverkehrsamt Mnchen, 80313 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 233-0333, Fax: (089) 233-30233 Internet: www.muenchen.de/tourismus/hotels_unterkunft/ 2015/index.html

6.2 Accommodation for Exchange Students a) in Munich and Garching Exchange students may not apply directly to Student Services for a room in a residence. TUM has access to a limited number of residence places for exchange students which are allocated through the International Ofce. Incoming students on the LAOTSE program, double de-

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gree courses and TUMexchange will then automatically be placed on the housing list in the International Ofce by their coordinators. The TUM housing ofce will get in touch with these students to after a room in a residence hall. The students then have to conrm this reservation. After that the Student Service will contact the student to discuss any further details. The application for the EU Erasmus Programm at TUM does not enclose the supply of a hostel place. Please, search for yourselves independently a lodging. Further tips can be found on our homepage: http://portal.mytum.de/studium/ studieninfo/index_html_en?accomodation#A In addition, for Erasmus students we would like to point out our new founded accommodation search and offer platform on which TUM outgoings who want to offer their room in Germany/Munich and surrounding area to TUM Erasmus incomings may do so by placing their room offer on the new platform. The link for this platform will be sent to you automatically by the International Ofce of TUM. In case of need please contact our living space mediation under: wohnraum@zv.tum.de . b) of the Life Science Centre in Freising (Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan WZW) Applications for all exchange programs will be forwarded to the campus International Ofce in Freising, after which all information will come directly from there. Contact Address: international@wzw.tum.de Rental Agreement After a student has been allocated a room in a student residence, he/ she will receive an E-mail from Student Services containing all the details about the room as well as a document entitled Annahmerklrung (conrmation of acceptance). In order to accept the room the student View of Munich

has to print out the document, sign it and send it by fax or letter post to Student Services (Studentenwerk). The reservation becomes invalid if the deadline is not met. Rental agreements are signed in the administration ofce of the residence upon the students arrival. Please note that rental agreements are binding for the entire semester and the full rent for this time period will be charged. Thereafter the agreement may be extended for a maximum of one semester. 6.3 Housing Placement for Students in International Masters Programmes These students can apply to their coordinator for a Student Services service package (see 6.1). Coordinators will try their best to place students in accommodation, but there is no guarantee that this will be possible. To obtain a regular place in a Student Services dorm, students must apply in the way described in 6.1 above, taking into account the waiting times.

7. Studying at TUM
7.1 Course Catalogue / Timetable The TU Mnchen Course Catalogue / Time Table is published each semester and includes information regarding current course offerings and programs of study for all subjects, names of instructors, and departmental institutes. The current edition can be purchased at bookstores near the TUM campus or can be found on the internet at: http://univis.tum.de/form 7.2 Establishing a mytum E-mail Account As you will need a mytum E-mail account to register online for certain courses and seminars, we recommend that you open your account after you have registered. The documents you receive at registration will provide you with information you will need. Instructions for opening the account can be found on the following website: http://portal.mytum.de/erstlogin . 7.3 Student Representation Departmental Student Organisations Each department has a student organisation (Fachschaft) which represents student interests and can provide help and information in the case of problems during your studies. The student organisations provide useful information handouts for rst-semester students and organise special orientation days to welcome newcomers to the department. The orientation events and information handouts are also interesting for and helpful to international students who are beyond the rst semester of their studies. Each departments student representation can be found at the following website: www.fs.tum.de

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7.4 Scholarships and Financial Aid It is nearly impossible to obtain nancial support for the entire duration of a course of study, i.e. from the rst semester until a degree is obtained. DAAD has published a very informative brochure on this subject: Frderungsmglichkeiten fr auslndische Hochschulangehrige. This brochure can be obtained from the German consulate / embassy in your country, from all international studies ofces at German universities, or directly from DAAD (www.daad.de). TUM does not offer scholarships for rst-year students. After successful completion of at least two semesters (Bachelor and Diplom) or one semester (Master) at TUM, you may apply for one of the scholarships TUM has available through government and university funds. Please contact the Student Service Centre for further information: Stipendienstelle, Arcisstr. 21, 80290 Mnchen Phone: (089) 289-22252 E-mail: schneiderm@zv.tum.de

Munich has many libraries in addition to those associated with the university. The public libraries are particularly noteworthy, having 2.6 million books in addition to periodicals and other media. Use of the public libraries requires payment of a small yearly fee. General public library information is available at: (089) 48098-313. Internet: www.muenchen.de/rathaus/kult/bildung/37920/index.html 8.2 Foreign Language Courses at TUM In addition to courses in cross-cultural communication TUM students can choose from courses in 9 foreign languages at no additional cost: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and German. Foreign students are welcome to participate in intercultural events (also in their native language) where cultural and everyday problems are discussed. Courses are offered on TUMs main campus as well as in Garching and Weihenstephan. Further information pertaining to current course offerings and schedules can be found in the Language Centre's display case, located on the ground oor of the Student Service Centre: www.portal.mytum.de/studium/sprachenzentrum . Independent study tables are located in the TU language labs in Weihenstephan and Garching. Computers with headphones, microphones and diskettes are available for students to practice any of the 8 languages tought at TUM as well as German. 8.3 Student Meals Cafeterias run by the Munich Student Services offer students inexpensive meals. There is generally a choice between three different lunches which cost between 1,55 and 2,40 (as of 2007). The cafeterias in Munich are not open for dinner. In the cafeteria, meals are charged to your student meal ticket. You can purchase a meal ticket in the entrance hall of your student cafeteria. In addition, there are snack bars which are also open for breakfast and snacks throughout the day. Cafeterias and snack bars are located on all three TUM campuses. 8.4 Central University Athletic Facilities (ZHS) The Technische Universitt Mnchens athletic complex offers a wide range of courses for university students and full-time university employees. Courses range from badminton to oriental dancing, diving, climbing and canoe polo. The complete course offerings and schedule are published twice a year in a booklet titled Hochschulsport. ZHS in the Olympiapark, Connollystr. 32, 80809 Mnchen, Internet: www.zhs-muenchen.de

8. Other TUM Institutions

8.1 Student Libraries in Munich Munich has more libraries than any other city in Germany. To get a list of these with their opening hours and other details, please refer to the Wegweiser, published yearly by Student Services. Guided tours of the student libraries are offered during the rst several weeks classes are in session. Tour times will be put up at each librarys check-out desk. Many TUM institutes and some academic chairs have their own libraries. The course catalogue/time table lists the locations and hours of these smaller libraries. Main Library at the TU Mnchen Arcisstr. 21, 80333 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 289-23333, Fax: (089) 289-25303 Internet: www.ub.tum.de Libraries run by Student Services (Studentenwerk): In all libraries run by Student Services users have direct access to all available books, i.e. no portion of the library is limited-access. There is no charge for using these libraries and books can be checked-out on the spot. To obtain a library card which entitles you to check-out books, you will need to present the following: personal identication such as a passport student ID card

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8.5 Spiritual Counsel for Students TUMs Roman-Catholic Student Organisation (Katholische Hochschulgemeinde KHG) At the beginning of each semester, the KHG publishes a program booklet which provides details pertaining to its worship services, workshops, free-time activities, committees and discussion groups, as well as personal counselling offered by the students priest, advisors. Contact person for international students: Sabine Gerhard, Phone: (089) 545924-13, E-mail: gerhard@khg-tum.de Secretarys Ofce: KHG, Karlstr. 32, 80333 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 5459240 Internet: www.khg-tum.de

your proof of enrolment certicate (certicate with the MVV logo) Zentrale Zeitkartenstelle im MVV, (MVV Central Transportation Pass Agency) Poccistr. 1, 80336 Mnchen, (U 3/6, Bus 31) Monday through Friday 8:00 am 6:00pm

TUMs Protestant Student Organisation (Evangelische Hochschulgemeinde EHG) The EHG offers lectures, discussions, committees, weekend conferences, and social events. It is open to all members of Christian churches and to any one who wishes to help work to further their goals. They will gladly send a detailed program listing of what they offer. Secretarys Ofce: EHG, Landwehrstr. 11, 80336 Mnchen, Phone: (089) 167532 Internet: www.ehg-tum.de Both christic organisations offer special counselling for international students ask at their ofces for details.

If you live outside of Munich, ask at your train station where you can purchase a monthly transportation pass. Application forms are available at the university, at all S-Bahn (commuter railway) stations, the Transportation Pass Agencies (MVV-Zeitkartenstellen), and at newsstands where MVV tickets are sold. Pricing and zone information are available at the Transportation Pass Agencies (MVV-Zeitkartenstellen). Please read the information on the back of the transportation pass application carefully. 9.3 Arrival in Munich Important: When planning your arrival in Munich, remember that most government and university ofces are only open to the public workday mornings. Arrival by plane The commuter rail lines (S-Bahn) S8 and S1 run directly from the airport to downtown Munich. It is best to buy a blue multi-ride card (Streifenkarte) for 10,50 when travelling to downtown (e.g. to the main train station Hauptbahnhof). You will need to cancel 8 strips on the Streifenkarte. Arrival by train From the main train station in Munich (Hauptbahnhof), there are many possible ways to get to your destination. The subway (U-Bahn) lines 1, 2, 4, and 5 as well as all commuter rail (S-Bahn) lines run through the Hauptbahnhof. With the U2 - direction Feldmoching - you can reach the TU Mnchen main campus in less than 5 minutes (get off at Knigsplatz or Theresienstrae). At the north end of the central station theres also the 100 bus that runs to the south entrance of TUM in Gabelsbergerstrae. For details, please refer to the MVV (public transportation system) map. Keeping a car in Munich Unless you live in an area very far from Munich that is not connected to the public transportation system, it is really not advisable to travel to the TUM main campus by car. While classes are in session, it is nearly impossible to nd a parking place in the area around the university. If you do plan to bring a car from home, please be aware that you must bring proof of insurance (green card) and that non-EU citizens also need an international drivers license.

9. Additional Useful Information for Munich Students

9.1 Cost of Living It is fairly expensive to live in Munich. Recent calculations indicate that living in the capital of Bavaria costs at least 600 per month (including rent). You must ensure that you will have this amount of money for the duration of your study at TUM. 9.2 Public Transportation (MVV) The Munich Public Transportation System (MVV) offers excellent student fares in the form of reduced-price weekly and monthly passes (Zeitkarten zum Ausbildungstarif II) for the suburban railway, subway, streetcar, and bus network. All students enrolled at a public university are eligible to purchase these passes. (Stammkarte) To apply for a student transportation pass you will need to present: a completed application form (Bestellschein) a passport-sized photo

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9.4 Arrival in Freising / Weihenstephan Arrival by plane Bus no. 635 runs directly from Munich International Airport to the Freising train station (Freisinger Bahnhof). It leaves from stop (Haltestelle) 4 at the airport's central terminal building (Zentralgebude) and you can pay for a one-way ticket (Einzelfahrschein) on the bus. Buses to different parts of the city run from the Freising train station. The bus labelled Vtting runs in the direction of the university and residence halls. Tickets can be bought on the bus. Arrival by train From the Munich main train station, you can reach Freising either by train or suburban rail (S-Bahn) S1 (see map of Munichs Public Transport System in Appendix). Buy a blue MVV multi-ride card (Streifenkarte = 10,50) and cancel 6 strips. When buying your ticket, be aware that MVV tickets are not valid on all trains. In general, the train departures display board will indicate what types of tickets are valid on a particular train. If your trains listing is MVV ungltig, you will need to buy a regular train ticket (Munich to Freising) or ride on the suburban rail (S-Bahn). Once at the Freising train station, you can take a bus to your destination (described above). Driving to Freising Freising is located about 35 kilometres north of Munich and there are signs to Freising from the Autobahn. Once in Freising, it is best to follow signs to Vtting or Weihenstephan, the two city districts where the university buildings and the majority of the student residence halls are located. It is generally not difcult to nd a parking spot near the main university lecture hall building, but it is harder to nd a parking place on the Uni-Berg where the administrative ofces are located. 9.5 Reaching the TU Garching Campus Arrival by plane From the Munich airport take the S-Bahn S8 (towards Mnchen) to Ismaning. From there take Bus no. 230 to its nal stop Garching-Forschungszentrum. Arrival with public transportation The TU departments in Garching are easily accessible via public transportation. The subway line with the nal stop Garching-Forschungszentrum has regular trains connecting Garching to Studentenstadt and the city center. Blue multi-ride tickets (Streifenkarte) can be bought at all train stations as well as on busses and street cars. From the Munich main train station (Hauptbahnhof), there are many possible ways to get to your Garching destination. Take a subway, suburban rail (S-Bahn), or street car to Sendlinger Tor or Marienplatz. From either of these stops, take the subway line U6 to Garching - Forschungszentrum.

Driving to Garching It is not necessary to have a car while you are in Garching. In case you want to drive: Exit the Autobahn (motorway) A9 at Garching - Nord and follow the signs to the Forschungsinstitute.

10. Good-bye in Munich

You have attended the Technische Universitt for studying, researching, working or teaching and now you will move on: with a new job, maybe in a new city and maybe in a new country. However, you want to stay in touch with the friends and colleagues you have met at TUM. Nothing could be easier: Use the worldwide interdisciplinary alumni network of TU Mnchen. Register online for the alumni database: www.tum.de/alumni/database . You will regularly receive the alumni magazine KontakTUM and the international alumni newsletter KontakTUM-International with a lot of information about the TU Mnchen, alumni activities and invitations to interesting events. Every second year, next time in fall 2008, we are meeting altogether for a big international homecoming here in Munich at TUM. Join us and welcome at TUM! KontakTUM the international alumni-network of the Technische Universitt Mnchen Alumni & Career, 80290 Mnchen Germany Phone: (089) 289-2 25 64 Fax: (089) 289-2 28 70 E-mail: info@alumni.tum.de Internet: www.tum.de/alumni

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Main Campus Arcisstr. 21 (U2 Knigsplatz or U2 Theresienstrae) Garching Lichtenbergstr. 4 (U6 Garching-Forschungszentrum) Freising-Weihenstephan Vttingerstr. 45 (S1 to Freising, then by Bus)

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Fakultt Architecture Business Administration Civil Engineering Chemistry Electrical Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Mathematics C. Klbl 289-17552 N.N. 289-15020 289-15024 289-17579 koelbl@zv.tum.de Dr. A. Reiser 289-17284 289-17257 Prof. E. Steinbach 289-23504 289-23523 Prof. Dr. F. Khn 289-13096 289-13473 Prof. G. Mller 289-28345 289-28665 Prof. R. Kolisch 289-25161 289-25166 rainer.kolisch@wi.tum.de gerhard.mueller@bv.tum.de fritz.kuehn@ch.tum.de eckehard.steinbach@tum.de reiser@in.tum.de Prof. U. Zbinden 289-23881 289-23882 zbinden@lrz.tu-muenchen.de

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Medicine Physics Sport Science WZW-Agricultural Science WZW-Biowissenschaften WZW-Brau- und Lebensmitteltechnologie WZW-Forest Science WZW-Horticultural Science WZW-Environmental Planning and Landscape Architecture M. Gratz Dr. U. Bodmer Prof. R. Gerstmeier Dr. W. Ru Prof. W. Warkotsch Prof. D. Treutter Prof. Dr. W. Weise

Prof. Dr. B. Gnsbacher

4140-4450 289-12351 289-24523 08161-71-3415 08161-71-3769 08161-71-3865 08161-71-4760 08161-71-3753

4140-4476 289-12325 289-24502 08161-71-4426 08161-71-2035 08161-71-4414 08161-71-4767 08161-71-5385

bernd.gansbacher@lrz.tum.de weise@ph.tum.de m.gratz@sp.tum.de bodmer@wzw.tum.de r.gerstmeier@wzw.tum.de russ@wzw.tum.de warkotsch@forst.wzw.tum.de dieter.treutter@wzw.tum.de

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08161-71-4147

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