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Has anyone heard back? Got me really stressed ngl.

I wonder if TUM accepts the grades from my bachelor study for my master’s, if the module catalogs are similar (90%+)? Or maybe they still want you to get tested again because they don’t give grades that generous…?

Hey everyone.

I am looking for housing options in Munich. Do you have any neighborhoods you can recommend? I want to live near U-line that goes to Garching.

Thanks.

I graduated from TUM Informatik a little over 7 years ago.

I’ve been wondering, since the introduction of tuition fees at TUM, have current students actually noticed any changes in the university experience? Better support, lesser students per class, infrastructure, student life, international diversity,... or does it feel mostly the same?

I'm considering applying to FIM for the winter start

I know TUM is a highly regarded uni, but as its a technical university, i can't tell if the FIM degree is worth anything or if its sort of a BS degree

I run a software startup that makes money and have a bachelor from Copenhagen Business School, so i'm not forced to get a masters but i like the idea of it i suppose

TUM mainly spoke to me due to the incubator and defense sector startup eco system in Munich, and i also want to learn german (i'm danish so 50% of the way basically)

I have two years of experience as a self taught software developer, but a degree in management so i doubt i could get accepted to any of the technical masters, although i would prefer that

Have you guys met any FIM students, what is the view of the FIM degree?

Any other recommendations for degrees or options are also very welcome!

Thanks

Hi all,

a room in our 3-person WG near Goetheplatz will be available. The apartment is close to the U6 line, so it is quite convenient for commuting to TUM, LMU or the city center.

It takes around 25 minutes to get to the TUM main campus. Goetheplatz station is currently under construction, but after the works are finished, the commute should be around 17 minutes. It also takes about 35 minutes to get to Garching.

We are looking for someone friendly, tidy and respectful. The WG is generally quiet and easy-going, so it would be a good fit for someone who also prefers a relaxed living environment.

I can send more information, pictures and details by message. Feel free to reach out if you are interested or if you know someone who is looking for a room in Munich.

Thanks!

Hi everyone. This may be a dumb question but it is actually confusing me a bit.

TUM says "Bitte laden Sie einen chronologischen und tabellarischen Lebenslauf hoch." I already have one in which the first row is my most recent academic achievement (e.g. January 2026-May 2026) and the ones following are the achievements before the ones above (e.g. December 2025; January 2016-November 2025).

But then, when I google "chronologischen und tabellarischen Lebenslauf" I see that when some places ask for "chronologischen" they mean you start with your oldest achievement and make your way down to the most recent — BUT I also see that other places use "chronologischen" und "antichronologischen Lebenslauf" as synonyms, so I'm slightly confused. I would upload my anti-chronological CV, but I want to be sure.

Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks

Sup. ist ein Bachelor an der TUM in 4 Semestern möglich ? Wenn man sich gut vorbereitet ?

Hi Guys,

I've recently applied for the BSc Aerospace, just wondering if anyone has also applied or is looking to apply for WS 26/27. So we can kind of update each other.

Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm an international applicant for the Master in Informatics. I'm currently filling out the Curricular Analysis and I'm quite confused by the Computer Architecture requirements.

I noticed a mismatch. The application portal links to a module description where IN0005 (Lab) is 8 ECTS and is focused on topics like circuit design with VHDL and Intel/AMD Assembly. However, when checking the current Bachelor's curriculum on TUMonline, IN0005 is listed as only 5 ECTS and focuses on modern topics like C/C++, SystemC, and RISC-V architecture.

Can anyone confirm if it is indeed correct that we have to use the version of the module on circuit design with VHDL and Intel/AMD Assembly as the reference for the matching?

In that case, my bachelor's degree has a comprehensive Computer Architecture course (covering RISC-V, Assembly, C, memory hierarchy), but it's only 6 ECTS in total. I have some other courses that can cover some parts of IN0004 and IN0005 but if the portal strictly expects 16 ECTS based on the old VHDL version, it seems difficult for me to match it perfectly.

Did any international student successfully match this section without losing too many points? Did you split other low-level courses (like Operating Systems) to fill the gap for the lab part?

Thank you in advance

Hi everyone!

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I recently submitted my applications for several unrestricted admission programs at TUM, but I do not yet have a valid German language certificate. I was wondering whether TUM will still start processing my applications before I upload the language certificate, or whether the review only begins after the certificate has been submitted.

Also, I noticed that different programs seem to have different deadlines for submitting the language certificate. For example, the Physics program lists the deadline as 15 September, while EEIT seems to require it by 15 July. Does anyone know why there is this difference?

Thanks a lot in advance!

I have two years before I start applying to colleges but I want to start saving up for tuition and other expenses now. I’ve been looking into universities with strong reputations and relatively affordable tuition fees for a Mechanical Engineering degree and most sources recommend aiming for TUM.

But Im not really interested in settling in Germany and I’ve also heard that the workload there can be pretty intense. Future job opportunities aren’t a major factor for me either since I’m planning to start my own company eventually.

So, is pursuing TUM really worth the effort if I don’t plan on staying in Germany long-term?

I only want to ask about rent. How much is a solo dorm room? Or a studio apartment in average?

Hallo Zusammen, ich will nach einem Dualen Maschinenbaubachelor meinen Master an der TUM machen. Bezüglich der möglichen Auflagen usw. weiß ich bescheid. Nun stellt sich mir die Frage, wie entspannt das Ganze in meiner Situation gemäß der Einschätzung von Leuten die bereits in münchen studieren finanzierbar wäre. Meine Ansprüche an wohnen sind nicht hoch, da ich ein Auto habe wäre ich auch zufrieden mit ner Wohnung oder einem WG Zimmer in nem Kaff in der Nähe von Garching.
Ich kriege monatlich 500€ Unterstützung von meinen Eltern und hatte mir das ganze so vorgestellt, dass ich noch die möglichen 20h die Woche arbeiten gehe. Reicht das Zusammen? Ist es sehr schwer einen entsprechenden Studentenjob zu finden? Vielen Dank!

Hello.

I have received a VPD evaluation stating that I am eligible for “betriebswirtschaftliche Fächer”.

I want to ask whether this eligibility would allow me to apply for the following bachelor’s programmes at TUM:

- Management & Technology

- Sustainable Management & Technology

- Management & Data Science

Can someone please let me know whether my subject eligibility is sufficient for these programmes?

My alevel subjects were: Business Studies (B) Mathematics (C) Computer Science (C)

VPD: 2.6 IELTS: 7.5

Hi everyone,

I applied to the MSc Management & Technology at TUM for WS26 and would really appreciate honest insights.

I want to build strong technical/engineering skills, not just a “business + light tech” profile. My main question is whether the electives allow you to build a real “tech major + business minor” type of profile, with solid engineering knowledge — or if the program ends up being too broad, leading to a somewhat shallow understanding and potential frustration.

For those in the program:

• How technical is it actually? Can you go deep enough in engineering with electives?
• Are there many group projects and opportunities to work with companies or industry partners?
• How strong are the networking opportunities overall?
• In general, would you recommend it? What are your honest pros/cons?

Any additional insights are very welcome, thanks a lot 🙏 🙏