Technical University of

Pursuing a Degree at the Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Dr. Dolores Volkert

TUM San Francisco Technical University of Munich

GISSV, February 25, 2019

[email protected] www.international.tum.de/sanfrancisco Technical University of Munich

Locations in Bavaria

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Global: Globalization through Localization

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European Metropolitan Region Munich

Research Network Industry Network

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TUM at a Glance

Students Professors Faculties Degree Courses ~ 41,500 35% female 548 15 178 99 Masters 29% int’l 2018 28 in English

Graduates Doctoral Theses ISI Publications Research Agreements ~ 9,500 > 1,000 ~ 6,000 > 1,000 2016

ERC Grants Humboldt Laureates Leibniz Laureates Nobel Laureates 96 47 18 17 Since ‘08 2011-15 Since ‘87

Startups Fundraising 3rd party funding Locations Abroad 700+ ~ 280M 285 M 7 Since ‘90 1998 - 2016 2016

University of Excellence since 2006

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TUM in Rankings 2017/18

Best Global Universities U.S. N&W Report 83 QS World Universities Nature Index – Top 64 73 Academic Institutions 3 1 3

Global University 6 1 2 50 Academic Ranking of Employability Ranking World Universities „Shanghai“ 2 1 41 38 THE World University Reuters Most Innovative Rankings Universities

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Mechanical Engineering Sport and Health Science

Mathematics TUM School of Education

Physics Medicine

Informatics Chemistry

Architecture Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

TUM School of Management Civil Engineering and Surveying

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Students by Departments

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

Mathematics Physics Chemistry Natural Sciences 34% Life Sciences TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan Medicine TUM School of Medicine Sport and Health Sciences Munich School of Engineering Architecture Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering 51% Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Informatics

TUM School of Management Management TUM School of Education Education TUM School of Governance Social Sciences Humanities Munich Center for Technology in Society

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Bachelor courses at TUM (I)

Various Bachelor courses completely in German or in English/German • 30 Bachelor courses in German and 12 Bachelor courses in English and German in Science and Engineering • https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/

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

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

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Bachelor courses at TUM (II)

UNRESTRICTED DEGREE PROGRAMS

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

Degree Programs

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

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Bachelor courses at TUM (III)

RESTRICTED DEGREE PROGRAMS (NUMERUS CLAUSUS, NC)

- NC degree programs have a fixed number of spots available, - awarded primarily based on the applicant's grade point average and the amount of time the student has been waiting for a spot - NC program eligibility will be based solely on the results of the past years - The grade point average of the last person to have been admitted constitutes the current NC standard

Degree Programs

• Health Sciences • Nutrition Science

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Bachelor courses at TUM (IV)

APTITUDE ASSESMENT

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

Degree Programs

• Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning • Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering • Engineering Science • Management and Technology (TUM-BWL) • Mechanical Engineering • Renewable Resources • Sport Sciences 12 Technical University of Munich

Bachelor courses at TUM (V)

GENERAL INFORMATION ON MEDICAL STUDIES

- Only clinical work can be done at TUM

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

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

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

- International applicants apply directly at LMU

- Please note that Medicine is taught completely in German.

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Master courses at TUM (I) Various Master courses completely in English or in English/German • 30 Master courses in English and 28 Master courses in English and German in Science and Engineering • http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studiengaenge/englisch

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

Preconditions / Application process • Outstanding Bachelor degree (BSc), needs to be recognized • Letter of Motivation • Letters of recommendation (normally from 2 different professors) • German language skills helpful but not mandatory (only for Master courses completely in English language) • Good knowledge of English is essential (TOEFL: min IbT:88, CbT:234, PbT: 605 / IELTS: min 6,5 and CAE&CPE Level A,B and C ) • Sometimes Internships and work experience required • Interviews in some cases (via skype or personally) • Every course has its own list of required documents 14 Technical University of Munich

Master courses at TUM (II) International Master courses in English

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

International Master courses in English and German

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

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

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

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

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

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ContactYour Summer in Munich, Your Research in Excellence

TUM San Francisco Dr. Dolores Volkert 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94104 [email protected] www.international.tum.de/sanfrancisco

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