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statute
about the aptitude test for the
bachelor's degree in aerospace at the
Technical University of Munich

Dated April 26, 2021

Legible version
in the version of the amended statutes of July 26, 2021

Based on Art. 13 Para. 1 Clause 2 in conjunction with Art. 44 Para Technical University of Munich
following statutes:

§1
purpose of determination

(1) 1Admission to the bachelor's degree in aerospace at the Technical University of Munich in the
first or higher semester requires a special qualification.2The bachelor's degree in aerospace has
a special degree profile, which is described in Appendix 1.3Therefore, in addition to the
requirements listed in the current version of the subject examination and study regulations
(FPSO), proof of suitability must be provided in accordance with the following regulations.

(2) 1The purpose of the procedure is to determine whether, in addition to the qualifications proven with
the acquisition of the university entrance qualification, the suitability for the special qualitative
requirements of the Bachelor's degree in Aerospace is available.2In addition to the higher education
entrance qualification (HZB), the following course-specific skills (eligibility requirements) must be
met for this course:

1. Above-average skills in subjects from the MINT spectrum (mathematics, physics, chemistry,
biology, computer science, technology and engineering), in particular the ability to think
abstractly, logically and system-oriented.
2. Special understanding of technically complex issues and the ability to develop solution
approaches by linking methodologically different subject cultures, such as engineering and
natural sciences, in a goal-oriented manner.
3. Creativity and ingenuity in order to work on and further develop technical and scientific
issues independently and in a goal-oriented manner.
4. Due to the fact that the course was conducted in English, a good understanding as well as
clear and precise argumentation skills in English, especially when presenting engineering
and technical issues.
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§2
Proceedings

(1) The procedure for determining suitability is carried out twice a year, once in the summer
semester for the following winter semester and in the winter semester, but only for
applications for higher semesters for the following summer semester.

(2) Applications for admission to the assessment procedure for the following winter semester must
be submitted to the Technical University of Munich in the online application process by July 15
and for the summer semester by January 15 (cut-off deadlines).

(3) The applications and the determination of suitability are in English.

(4) The following must be attached to the application:

1. CV in tabular form;
2. Documents that are required in accordance with Article 7, Paragraph 3 of the statutes of the Technical
University of Munich on enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence and de-registration (ImmatS)
in the currently applicable version;
3. Information on HZB;
4. Justification of no more than two pages for the choice of the aerospace degree program at
the Technical University of Munich, in which the applicants explain which skills, talents and
interests make them particularly suitable for the desired degree program; the general
personal background can also contribute to this, eg extracurricular commitments;

5. If available, proof of special extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications relevant

to the course (e.g. participation in a research competition, course-specific vocational
training or other course-specific practical work activities, voluntary course-related
internships that go beyond the internship required in § 36 Para. 3 FPSO, thematically
relevant practical seminars);

6. Assurance that the justification for the choice of the course of study was prepared
independently and without outside help and that the ideas taken from outside sources are
marked as such.

§3
Commission

1The aptitude test is carried out by a commission appointed by the dean.2Its size depends on the
number of applicants and consists of more than half university teachers within the meaning of Art. 2
Para. 3 Clause 1 BayHSchPG, the rest of scientific employees.3One of the students nominated by the
student council acts in an advisory capacity on the commission.4The commission is chaired by the
dean or the dean of studies commissioned by him or her.5Otherwise, the procedural rules from Art.
41 BayHSchG apply.6The commission members are appointed for two years; Extension is possible.7If
the commission acts according to these statutes, the revocable transfer of certain tasks to individual
commission members is permitted.8thIf, according to sentence 7, only one committee member is
involved in the performance of certain tasks, this must be a university teacher.9If, according to
sentence 7, two or more committee members are involved in the performance of certain tasks, at
least half of them must be university teachers.10The Commission ensures that business is allocated
appropriately.
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§4
admission requirement

1Admission to the assessment procedure requires that the documents specified in Section 2, Paragraph 4
are available to the Technical University of Munich in the correct form, on time and in full.2If this is not the
case, you will not be admitted to the assessment procedure.

§5
Implementation: First stage

(1) As part of the first stage of the aptitude assessment procedure, an assessment is carried out
based on the criteria:
1. HZB average grade and
2. Subject-specific individual grades
1The grades listed in the HZB in the subjects Mathematics (triple), English (single) and at
least one natural science or computer science (twice) continued until the HZB is obtained
are used as subject-specific individual grades.2If several scientific subjects were continued,
their grades can also be given and taken into account with double weighting.3The average
grade obtained in the last four half-years before acquiring the HZB is used – if necessary
including the final grades in these subjects listed in the HZB.4If no half-year grades are
shown, the average grades shown in the HZB are used accordingly.5The grades for the
technical work or a comparable achievement are not taken into account.6The subject-
specific individual grades are added and divided by the weighted number of individual
grades.7If no grade is given in the HZB for a subject mentioned in sentence 2, the divider is
to be reduced by the corresponding number.

If there are no grades in the subjects mathematics, English or at least one natural science
8th
or computer science that was continued until the HZB was obtained for the last four half-
years, the basic understanding in these areas is in this case in accordance with paragraph 3
no. 1 sentence 2 and sentence 3 proof of participation in the second stage.9If all the
individual grades required according to Clause 8 are available apart from the English
grade, a recognized proof of English (level at least B2) can be submitted instead of
participation in the second level.10This proof is deemed to have been provided for
applicants with an English-language education.
3. Extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications relevant to the course.
1As extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications that are useful for the degree
program, a maximum of relevant vocational training or apprenticeship, a minimum four-
week subject-related internship, successful participation in the studium MINT (orientation
semester at TUM) and successful participation in the "Jugend forscht" competitions are
required for each applicant. or “Mathematics Olympiad” (at least state-level distinction).2
The qualifications must be verifiable by the applicant and the relevant documents must be
attached to the application in accordance with Section 2 (4).3The committee decides on the
recognition of the specified extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications.

(2) The following applies to the implementation of the assessment:

1. 1The average HZB grade is converted into points (HZB points) on a scale from 0 to 100, with
0 being the worst possible rating and 100 being the best possible rating.2The scale is to be
chosen in such a way that a HZB that has just been passed is awarded 40 points (see
Appendix 2 for the conversion formula).3Anyone who claims dating in their own
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If the applicant was prevented from achieving a better average grade in the HZB for
reasons beyond his or her control, the average grade will be included in the procedure
upon application, which will be verified by school reports.
2. 1The result of the evaluation of the subject-specific individual grades according to
paragraph 1 no. 2 is converted according to no. 1 on a scale from 0 to 100 (see Appendix 2
for the conversion formula).2If this value is not a whole number, it will be rounded up to
the next higher whole number in favor of the applicant.
3. 1Each relevant extracurricular qualification or additional qualification according to
paragraph 1 number 3 recognized by the commission is evaluated according to Appendix 2
number 4.2The applicant can achieve a maximum of 4 points from the area of
extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications.
4. 1The overall evaluation of the first stage is the sum of the HZB points multiplied by 0.5 (see
No. 1) and the points from No. 2 multiplied by 0.5 as well as the total number of additional
points from No. 3.2If this value is not a whole number, it will be rounded up to the next
higher whole number in favor of the applicant.3The maximum achievable score for the
Bachelor Aerospace in the first stage is 100 points.4Ratings of more than 100 points are
theoretically possible based on paragraph 2 no. 3, but are set at 100 points for the
determination of results according to paragraph 3
- and thus already the best possible suitability - is limited.
5. 1Deviating from No. 1 and No. 2, for graduates of the master craftsman’s examination and the
professional training examinations equivalent to the master craftsman’s examination by the
State Ministry, the criterion according to No. 1 is replaced by the criterion of the arithmetic
mean of the individual grades of the respective parts of the examination and the criterion
according to No. 2 replaced by the criterion of the specified subject-specific individual grades in
the subjects Mathematics (three times), English (single) and at least one natural science or
computer science (double) that was continued until the HZB was obtained.2In the case of
graduates of technical schools and technical academies, the criterion according to No. 1 is
deviated from No. 1 and No. 2 by the criterion of the overall examination grade or, if no overall
examination grade is shown, by the criterion of the arithmetic mean of the individual grades of
the subjects (except Elective subjects) of the final certificate and the criterion according to No. 2
replaced by the criterion of subject-specific individual grades in the subjects Mathematics
(triple), English (single) and at least one natural science or computer science (twice) continued
until the HZB was obtained in the final certificate.3If no grade is given for a specified subject,
the divider is to be reduced by the corresponding number. In this case, the basic understanding
in the areas specified in Section 1 is, according to Section 5, Paragraph 3, No. 1, Sentence 2 and
Sentence 3, through participation demonstrated at the second stage.4If all the individual grades
required according to Clause 3 are available, apart from the English grade, recognized proof of
English (level at least B2) can be submitted instead of participation in the second level.5This
proof is deemed to have been provided for applicants with an English-language education.

(3) Result of the first stage of the aptitude test

1. 1Anyone who achieves 78 points or more in the first stage is admitted.2This does not apply if the
continued subject-specific individual grades in the subjects Mathematics, English and a natural
science or computer science continued until the HZB was obtained were not shown in the HZB.3
Even if the number of points is reached, the subject-specific suitability must be proven by
completing the second stage of the procedure.
2. 1If the point value formed according to paragraph 2 is 70 or less points, the applicant is
considered unsuitable.2This also applies if applicants are missing subject-specific individual
grades.
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(4) 1The remaining applicants come to the second stage of the aptitude assessment procedure.2As
part of the second stage of
aptitude assessment procedure, you will be invited to a selection interview.3The appointment
for the selection interview will be announced by the committee at least one week in advance.

(5) Applicants who would have to be rejected according to para. 3 no. 2, exceptionally take part in the
second stage of the aptitude assessment process, provided they can prove that they have
completed three years of professional training relevant to their studies.

(6) Deviating from paragraphs 1 to 3, applicants who were enrolled in the same or a related course
and who are not directly admitted according to the criteria for the first stage, take part in the
second stage of the aptitude assessment procedure, provided they have already completed a
semester can prove at least 20 credits.

(7) 1Deviating from paragraphs 1 to 3, those applicants who submit a hardship application also
take part in the second stage.2All documents must be attached to the application.3The
applicant must prove that there are such serious health, social or family reasons in his or her
person that it is not proportionate when particularly strict standards are applied if the applicant
is already rejected in the first stage.

§6
Implementation: Second stage

(1) As part of the second stage of the aptitude assessment procedure, the average grade of the HZB
and the result of the selection interview are evaluated, with the average grade of the HZB
being at least equally important.

(2) 1The selection interview is not public and will be held in English.2It is conducted as a one-on-one
interview with two members of the commission, one of whom must be a university lecturer
within the meaning of Art. 2 Para. 3 Clause 1 BayHSchPG.3With the consent of the applicant, a
member of the group of students can be admitted to the audience.4The duration of the
conversation is at least 15 minutes and should not exceed 25 minutes.5It should be determined
whether the applicant can be expected to achieve the goal of the degree program
independently and responsibly on a scientific basis.6In the interview, no special previous
knowledge will be tested that goes beyond the level of a general high school education, unless
an application according to § 5 Para. 5 has been submitted.7The documents submitted in
accordance with Section 2 (4) may also be the subject.8thThe set date for the interview must be
observed; anyone who does not appear at this date is considered unsuitable.9Reasons that are
intended to justify the omission for which you are not responsible must be reported to the
chairperson of the aptitude committee in writing and substantiated by the start of the set date.
10If the reason is accepted, you will be invited to an alternative date.11If the application is well-
founded and approved by the commission, a selection interview via video conference is
possible.12The applicant bears the risk in the event of any technical problems, unless the
Technical University of Munich is responsible for them.13The content of the conversation covers
the following topics:

1. Mathematical knowledge that does not just refer to pure arithmetic skills, but also indicates
mathematical and logical skills that can be used to solve engineering problem areas that
arise in the Aerospace bachelor’s degree,
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2. Knowledge from the fields of technology and natural sciences including computer science
that goes beyond the basic understanding, in particular the ability to apply common
concepts and terms for engineering issues,

3. Ability to combine previous knowledge from methodically fundamentally different subject

cultures and thus to demonstrate the existence of an interdisciplinary problem-solving
strategy necessary for successful work in engineering,

4. Degree-promoting extracurricular qualifications and commitments in the natural sciences

and engineering and at their interfaces,

5. Language skills combined with a clear and precise ability to argue in English.

The individual topics are weighted as follows when determining the evaluation of the
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selection interview:
1. Mathematical knowledge (25 points):
The applicant is able to quantitatively describe practical applications of mathematics using
the mathematical tools available; the applicant can analyze identified problems and apply
calculation laws and methods in such a way that usable results are generated within a
reasonable period of time, e.g. the application of school material in certain geometric
questions or the instruction calculus in the description of speeds in simple physical
movements;

2. Knowledge in the fields of technology and natural sciences including computer science (20
points):
Applicants are familiar with basic terms and principles at school level from the areas
mentioned; this enables them to explain the most important concepts and current
developments in the natural sciences as well as in technology and computer science;

3. Ability to solve qualified interdisciplinary problems from the fields of mathematics,

technology, natural sciences including computer science as well as the ability to combine
previous knowledge from methodologically fundamentally different subject cultures (35
points):
Applicants are able to classify scientific, mathematical and technical questions in processes
of daily life with regard to the applicability of engineering problem areas; Relationships
between the disciplines involved are recognized and proposed solutions can be developed
by comparing possible alternatives;

4. Course-specific extracurricular qualifications (10 points):

The applicant gets involved beyond everyday school life, for example by actively
participating in research competitions or working/project groups with a scientific or
technical focus;

5. The applicant is able to answer questions related to subject matter and to explain concepts
and solution steps (10 points):
It is argued clearly and concisely using examples and using the relevant technical terms
and argumentation structures in English.
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15On the basis of the weighting regulated in sentence 14, each participating committee member
evaluates the selection interview, subject to the HZB points to be taken into account in accordance
with paragraph 3, according to the following scale:

predicate Points
Excellent 91-100
Good 75-90
Satisfactory 60-74
Sufficient 40-59
Inadequate 20-39
Insufficient 0-19

16Theoverall evaluation of the selection interview results from the arithmetic mean of the individual
evaluations by the committee members involved, rounded up to the next higher whole number if
necessary.

(3) 1The overall assessment of the second stage is the sum of the HZB points multiplied by 0.5 (see
§ 5 paragraph 2 no. 1) and the points of the selection interview multiplied by 0.5 (see
paragraph 2).2If this value is not a whole number, it will be rounded up to the next higher
number in favor of the applicant.
(4) If the overall rating formed according to paragraph 3 is 75 or higher, suitability is determined on the
basis of the result of the second stage of the suitability assessment procedure.
(5) Applicants with an overall rating of 74 or less are unsuitable for the course.

§6a
deception, breach of order

1Applicants who attempt to influence the result of the aptitude test through deception or the use of
unauthorized aids are deemed unsuitable.2Applicants who disturb the proper course of the aptitude
assessment procedure can be excluded from the continuation of the procedure and are also
considered unsuitable.

§7
notices

1The result of the suitability assessment procedure will be communicated by notification.2If there is
no room for maneuver when assessing the individual criteria or when determining the overall results
of the first and second stages, a decision by the commission is unnecessary.
3Rejection notifications must be justified and provided with instructions on legal remedies.

§ 8th

documentation

1The course of the aptitude assessment procedure must be documented; in particular, the
assessment of the selection interview by the committee members and the overall result must be
evident.2A record must be made of the selection interview, stating the day, duration and
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Place of the determination, the names of the committee members involved, the names of the
applicants and the main topics of the interview are presented in note form.

§9
Repetition

1Anyone who has not provided proof of suitability for the intended degree program can register once
again for the aptitude assessment procedure.2Another repetition is not possible.
3In justified exceptional cases (written proof of illness, for example), it is possible to register for
another date.

§ 10
Come into effect*)

1These statutes come into force on May 15, 2021.2It applies from the winter semester 2021/22.

*) This provision relates to the entry into force of the articles of association in the original version of April 26, 2021. The date of
entry into force of the amendments results from the amended articles of association.
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Attachment 1

The Aerospace bachelor's degree offers enthusiastic, committed young adults the opportunity to
complete a demanding, scientifically sound, thematically focused engineering degree. The thematic
focus of the basic-oriented course on the relevant engineering, but also mathematical and scientific
knowledge in the field of aerospace enables early and targeted specialization in terms of content. In
this way, on the basis of broad technical knowledge, which has been deepened in selected sub-areas,
the analytical, creative and constructive skills for research and development in the fields of
aerospace are conveyed and promoted.

The extremely high safety requirements for aerospace engineers as well as the constant testing and questioning of existing limits and prevailing solutions and systems puts aerospace

engineers under high pressure in the field of tension "innovation" vs. "absolute reliability". You work at the interface between different areas of knowledge and need basic, subject-specific and

also highly qualified interdisciplinary knowledge as well as an understanding of the different approaches of the disciplines involved. The bachelor's degree in aerospace prepares students for

the multitude and heterogeneity of these challenges and enables them to shape them. Therefore, the aerospace course places high demands on the special pre-requisites of the future

students. A high level of technical and constructive understanding is required, coupled with strong analytical skills and a systematic and methodical approach; other important skills are

assessment, decision-making and conceptual strength. In addition, students need the ability to think holistically so that they can grasp, design and construct large and complex systems that

consist of many complex individual parts and processes in their entirety. Without these requirements, a bachelor's degree in aerospace cannot be successfully completed. A high level of

technical and constructive understanding is required, coupled with strong analytical skills and a systematic and methodical approach; other important skills are assessment, decision-making

and conceptual strength. In addition, students need the ability to think holistically so that they can grasp, design and construct large and complex systems that consist of many complex

individual parts and processes in their entirety. Without these requirements, a bachelor's degree in aerospace cannot be successfully completed. A high level of technical and constructive

understanding is required, coupled with strong analytical skills and a systematic and methodical approach; other important skills are assessment, decision-making and conceptual strength. In

addition, students need the ability to think holistically so that they can grasp, design and construct large and complex systems that consist of many complex individual parts and processes in

their entirety. Without these requirements, a bachelor's degree in aerospace cannot be successfully completed. so that they can grasp, design and construct large and complex systems that

consist of many complex individual parts and processes in their entirety. Without these requirements, a bachelor's degree in aerospace cannot be successfully completed. so that they can

grasp, design and construct large and complex systems that consist of many complex individual parts and processes in their entirety. Without these requirements, a bachelor's degree in

aerospace cannot be successfully completed.

Aerospace engineers work in an extremely interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and international

environment, which is also reflected in their very diverse range of activities. They must be able to
network the knowledge and skills from the most diverse disciplines and make them usable for
specific technical applications. That is why the training focuses on interdisciplinarity, sustainability
and the special challenges of the technological limits from extreme material stress to maximum
energy efficiency from the very beginning.

The bachelor's degree is structured in such a way that in the first semesters, the basic mathematical,
engineering and scientific principles are taught in breadth and in depth in relevant areas. On this
basis, the students work through the ability to think in a networked and interdisciplinary manner, the
modules that deal with topics such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transport. The
various areas of specialization available in the course (system, drive, fluid dynamics, structure and
dynamics) are characterized by their own very high degree of specialization. For a deepening in the
individual areas, the technical and scientific basics in their breadth are required on the one hand and
comprehensive basic knowledge in all five specializations on the other. The students must be able to
understand the different disciplines and departments so that they can link them together and
develop solutions. For this reason, it is imperative that the applicants are able to independently
acquire content that was not covered in school lessons, but which is essential for engineering studies
at university level. In addition, they must be able to

Applicants must demonstrate this ability based on their university degree, whereby both the overall
assessment and the
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grades in the scientific and technical subjects. A solid basic education in these subjects is essential
for admission to university studies. In order to take into account the close international networking
in the aerospace sector, the degree program is offered in English even at Bachelor level, so that
adequate knowledge of English is required.
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Attachment 2

conversion formulas

The conversion of various grading scales into points on a scale from 0 to 100 is carried out according to
regulations no. 1 to 3. 100 points correspond to the best possible evaluation and 40 points to a
performance that has just been passed in the respective starting grading system.

1. German grading system

with 1 as the best and 6 as the worst grade

Points = 120 – 20 * grade

The grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 correspond to 100, 80, 60, 40, 20 and 0 points. Since HZB grades in
German certificates are only given up to one decimal place, no rounding to whole numbers is
required when using formula no.

2. German points system (e.g. college level) with 15

as the best and 0 as the worst score

Points = 10 + 6 * point value

3. Any numeric grading system

with grade N where Noptrepresents the best rating and Nbestjust enough to pass.

Points = 100 - 60 * (Nopt– N) / (Nopt– Nbest)

If the number of points calculated according to the given formula is not a whole number, it will be
rounded up to the next higher whole number.
Example: In the Bulgarian grading system: Nopt= 6, Nbest= 3 and 1 is the worst possible grade. The
given formula simplifies to: Points = 100 – 20 * (6-N).

4. Additional points for relevant extracurricular qualifications or additional qualifications

Points are awarded for the additional extracurricular qualifications shown in the overview, which
can be added to the result of the formula calculation. A maximum of 4 points can be included in
the calculation. The committee decides on the recognition of the specified relevant extracurricular
qualifications or additional qualifications.

Type of Length of time

additional qualification Full-time (≥ 35 hrs/week) part time

1-5 months 6-12 months > 1 year > 1 year > 3 years
Training 0 2 4 2 4
Internship 1 2 3 2 3
study MINT (TUM) 1
Competition according to § 5 1
Paragraph 1 No. 3 Clause 1

Issued based on the decision of the Academic Senate of the Technical University of Munich on November 25, 2020 and the
approval of the President of the Technical University of Munich on April 26, 2021.
Munich, April 26, 2021 Technical
University of Munich
Thomas F. Hofmann, President
This statute was laid down in the university on April 26, 2021; the resignation was announced on April 26, 2021 by a notice in the
university. The day of the announcement is therefore April 26, 2021.