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I got admitted to the Games Engineering Master's and not the basic Informatics one. Is the Games Engineering degree worth anything if I don't want to go into game dev, but some other area of computer science? I am interested in games, but not the work culture that comes along with it.

Also, is the degree program any good? I don't care about how good the TUM name will look on my CV, I'm more interested in whether the classes are interesting.

I have an interview with TUM (Technical University of Munich) in 6 days. In an earlier email, they said I would receive more information about the interview around two weeks beforehand, but I still haven’t received anything and there’s no update in the application portal either.
Has anyone experienced this before? Is it normal for TUM to send the interview details this late, or is there somewhere else I should be checking?

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student planning to apply for a BSc in Germany.

I have a question about the visa process. Let’s say I apply to University A, get accepted, and use that admission letter to start my student visa application. I genuinely would be happy to study at University A.

However, if I later receive an admission from University B, which I prefer more, I would want to switch to University B instead.

Has anyone actually experienced this?

• Is it possible to change the university after submitting the visa application?
• Would I need to inform the German embassy/consulate and provide the new admission letter?
• Could changing universities cause problems with the visa or residence permit?
• Is it easier to make the change before the visa is issued, or after arriving in Germany?

I’m not trying to use University A just as a “visa placeholder” — I would genuinely study there if I didn’t get into B. I just want to understand what happens if I receive a better admission later.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this personally. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I am in a really stressful situation right now and wanted to check if anyone else is facing this issue or has found a workaround.
My university enrollment at TUM (TUM Online) is currently completely stuck because the university admissions office is reporting that “APS (original certificate): Verification function is no longer active! Please download the DigZert again and then upload it in TUM Online as a single file, without attaching additional pages”. I have uploaded my APS as it is. No other files/pdf were merged with it.

Has this happened to any one of you?

Hi everyone, I hope this is the correct place to post this. Let me also preface this by saying I am from Austria (so within EU), and speak fluent German as well. This is a long one, I apologize. Also @ mods, please feel free to remove this post if it's inappropriate for this sub.

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The CONTEXT is as follows:
I've always wanted a career within aerospace, the space industry, engineering, mechanics, physics, the likes of it, since I was a child. I've been exposed to it my whole life. I finished my (Austrian equivalent) of an Abitur in physics as well and my goal was to actually pursue a bachelors in physics.

Due to personal mental health and self esteem issues, I did not think I could ever succeed in this field. I studied something else instead, not at all related to MINT, and am now stuck in a dead-end job that is making me genuinely depressed and feel like I've wasted my whole life. I'm only 25 and still I feel like I've thrown it all away. So, I figure, I'm only 25, maybe I can still turn it around. Why should my depressed teenager-self be able to ruin the rest of my life?

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The situation NOW:
The problem is that, on paper, I am 100% unqualified for any sort of mechanical, engineering, or even MINT related career. I have never worked remotely close to any MINT related career. My grades, on paper, are horrible. In reality, this is not for a lack of understanding. I was so depressed as a teenager, I aimed for a passing grade and called it a day. This would usually take me 1-3 days of study and not much effort. The few times I did actually put in appropriate amount of time to study, I actually got amazing grades fairly easily. So, the aptitude for those subjects is there. Studying comes extremely easily to me. It just doesn't show on paper, at all.

Now, since high school is also a lot of years away, I would need to catch up on math basics again. I believe I could manage the math, as now for a few years I've been in a much better place and actually want to build a proper future for myself. I've gotten over my issues long ago and am more motivated than ever to make a life for myself that I can be proud of.

I'm in a creative field right now, I have zero gaps in my CV, I've never been unemployed, I never even took a gap year or traveled after graduation. I went straight into further education, I switched majors around, but I was never out of school. In fact I had a job lined up before I even finished graduating college. So, despite my grades being bad and being unsure of what to do in life, on paper it's also very clear I was never a lazy bum.

I should've just stuck to my plan to pursue physics right out of highschool, but life happens. I want to fix my mistakes.

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So, my QUESTION is:
Do you have any experience with someone like this in your field of study, specifically aerospace? Are people like me even accepted into TUM? I have read the application requirements, and that's exactly why I ask. Based on my grades and job history, I'm an easy immediate rejection. I doubt I would even make it to the second round of interviews at TUM. Have you ever heard of someone, or know someone, with a similar path to mine, who actually got accepted into TUM and succeeded there? Is it even possible? I would love to hear your experience.

I want to be very realistic with my odds here. If it's not possible, I will focus my efforts elsewhere, as TUM would also involve moving and different financial planning. It's not like TUM is the only university in the world, or the only way I could ever succeed, but I was hoping for realistic, brutally honest answers. I'm not a dreamer, I want to plan accordingly and properly and if studies at TUM are impossible, that's how it is.

I will also email Studienberatung, but I was hoping to get experience reports here.

Thank you all in advance. Again, sorry if this is the wrong place.

ETA: This is relevant for the winter semester 2027/28. I want to cross my t's and dot my i's before making any irrational, impulsive decision.

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I’m deciding between TUM MSc Communication & Electronics and FAU MSc ICT for Winter 2026.

The catch is the cost:

TUM: €6,000/semester tuition

FAU: €0 tuition (only semester contribution)

My goal is to work in embedded systems/electronics/automotive in Germany.

For current students, alumni, or industry professionals: Is TUM actually worth paying an extra €12,000/year compared with FAU?

Does TUM’s reputation + Munich location provide a significant enough advantage in terms of internships, working-student jobs and full-time employment to justify the cost?

Which would you choose in this situation?

Hi guys,

I have been admitted to the master in management degree in Munich and I am curious about the quality. I am german so there will be close to no fees but it's still two years of my life that I would like to invest in the best way possible.

Firstly, to those who have studied or are studying in this degree, what do you think of the quality of the content, lectures and professors in general? I have a bachelor in Mechanical engineering and have worked in the industry for about 3 years if that information helps in any way.

Also, if you know anything about RWTH's Wirtschaftswissenschaften degree, how would you compare these two options? How about Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen?

And lastly, would you say there is a huge difference between TUM and Mannheim? I haven't applied to Mannheim and don't really want to wait a whole semester to do so but if the difference is substantial, I might have to consider it.

Thanks in advance :)

Hey everyone,
I’m preparing for the application to TUM’s Master in Management and Technology (MMT). Has anyone been through the online admissions test (math/stats, business/accounting, micro/macro, short essay) and can give me insight how the test was?

Hey everyone, throwing a total long shot out here in case the algorithm works its magic or someone recognizes this!

I was on the Bernabéu stadium tour in Madrid on August 13th and hit it off with a 22-year-old software engineering student from Germany. He was visiting with two of his friends, tall (~188 cm), with dark brown hair, and was wearing a white Spain jersey with two stars on it.

We talked throughout the tour and even took a few pictures together, but unfortunately got separated right before we could exchange contact info/socials.

If you’re on Reddit, or if this sounds like one of your classmates or friends who was just in Madrid, please shoot me a DM! (If you message me, just mention a detail from our conversation or what photo we took so I know it's you!)

Thanks so much for letting me post this here!

Hi guys , I just got into quantum science and technology masters programme , I would love to talk to fellow admits , if there are any existing groups please let me know , thank you!

Assalamualaikum!

I’ve recently been admitted to Bahria University for BS Computer Science, but my goal is to move to Germany after completing my first year. I'm still waiting for NUST's merit lists to see if I get admission there on which case I'll ditch this plan entirely, but I'd like to have some information before hand.

From what I understand, Pakistani students generally have two routes: either complete a foundation/Studienkolleg route in Germany, or complete one year (two semesters) at a recognised university in Pakistan and then apply to a German university using that academic record.

My main target is the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through a similar route, especially regarding:

• Is the one-year university in Pakistan to Germany route still valid?

- What GPA should I realistically target during my first year at Bahria?

- Does TUM consider extracurriculars, projects or a portfolio, or is admission mainly academic?

- What German/English language requirements should I prepare for?

- What are the current tuition fees and other major costs at TUM?

- How does the German student visa and appointment process work from Pakistan?

-Does TUM even offer Computer science? If not then I still have options to pursue Electrical engineering or computer engineering? Will those make it easier for me to get admitted?

- Most importantly, what should I focus on during this entire first year to maximise my chances of getting into TUM?

If anyone has personally transferred/applied to TUM or another German university after studying one year in Pakistan, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and the process you followed.

Hi all, hoping someone currently in or familiar with RCI can clear this up.

Quick background: final year Mechanical Engineering student at a top engineering university in India, graduating May 2027. GPA converts to roughly 3.0/4.0 on the US scale, or about 2.5 on the German scale. Research background includes a recently completed internship at a European research lab working on vision language models, plus earlier work in medical image segmentation and EEG/BCI, one published paper.

I'm very interested in RCI, the content (computer vision, machine learning, robot motion planning, cognitive modeling) is close to exactly what I want to study. But I'm getting genuinely conflicting information about the language of instruction. Some sources say German B2 is a hard requirement, others say English proficiency demonstrated through an English-taught bachelor's degree is accepted as sufficient, and one source describes the program as taught in both English and German.

A few questions:

1. Is RCI actually feasible for someone with zero German, or is German genuinely required for a meaningful chunk of the coursework in practice, even if not officially mandatory?
2. For those currently in the program, are most core and elective modules in English, or is that only true for certain specializations?
3. Is the German requirement more about surviving day to day life in Munich versus actually needed for the degree itself?
4. Does mechanical engineering as an admission background actually work well here, or does the program lean more CS-native in practice regardless of what the official eligibility page says?

Not looking for anyone to guess my odds, just want a clear, honest answer on the language situation before I decide whether to apply. Thanks in advance.

Can anyone please tell me if it is possible to get into a master's program at top German universities in robotics, automation, and AI with a GPA of 3.01 (4 is best) and a German equivalent of around 2.48?

I have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and strong research experience, including a paper in a reputable conference.

I am targeting TU Darmstadt Mechatronics, Uni of Bonn Mobile Robotics, RWTH Aachen Automation Engineering, TU Dortmund Automation and Robotics, Leibniz Uni Hannover AI-Driven Mechatronics and Robotics, KIT CDS, and University of Stuttgart Autonomous Systems.

Can anyone please guide me in preparing the application forward?

Hello, I was admitted by TUM (MSC.mathematics) last week and transferred the tuition fee to the school's account three days ago (though it hasn't arrived yet). However, I now wish to switch schools. Could you please advise on how to get a refund? Is a full refund possible?

In fact, I wanna accept the study place of KIT for the MSC.Computational and data science. But I'm actually quite anxious because the official course manual for this major hasn't been released yet. I'm not sure if it's a feasible option. Could someone give me advice, either supporting or opposing my choice? I would greatly appreciate your input!

I’m an Indian student planning to apply for a Bachelor’s degree at TUM (Technical University of Munich), but I’m trying to figure out the best way to meet the 13-year education requirement.

I’m considering two routes:

Route 1 — Studienkolleg:
Go to Germany and complete Studienkolleg, then apply for a BSc at TUM.

Route 2 — 1 year of college in India:
Complete one year of a degree at an IPU-affiliated college in India so that I have the equivalent of 13 years of education, and then apply directly to TUM for a BSc.

Which route would be better for TUM admission? Is one significantly more reliable/easier than the other for an Indian student?

I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has applied to TUM with Indian 12th-grade qualifications or has gone through Studienkolleg.

Just got accepted for the winter semester 2026/2027 for the Aerospace Engineering and i was wondering if there anything like a whatsapp group (or any other app) for similar students.

I was rejected and trying to reapply to MSc Informatics and appear to be missing Theory of Computation and Functional Programming for the curricular analysis.

Has anyone successfully taken additional accredited university courses after completing their bachelor's, as a non-degree/visiting student, and then used those courses in the TUM curricular analysis when reapplying?

Hi everyone. Before anyone jumps to conclusions, yes, I failed my GOPs in Aerospace and I am being exmatriculated.

Looking back, it was a mix of struggling with my mental health during the first year (which I didn't address or seek official help for in time) and the fact that I completely lost my rhythm. I wasn't really connected with other students, and commuting 2.5 hours one way to Ottobrunn completely exhausted me (I know others had long commutes too, but it took a heavy toll on me). Because of that, I stopped going to lectures, genuinely underestimated TUM’s pacing, and thought I could just cram and wrap everything up independently in a few weeks.
Alright, I know some might say I didn't deserve to stay at Germany's most prestigious university; that due to my lack of discipline, unseriousness, not stepping into the aerospace wrld the right way, and a few other circumstances beyond my control, I shouldn't be here, and I am fully aware of that. Please, no judgment. That’s reality hit, I learned my lesson the hard way, and I take full accountability for my lack of discipline back then.
I'm not looking for lectures and that chapter is behind me. I have a year ahead of me for the dust to settle, reset, and prepare, and I'm ready to start fresh from scratch with a completely different mindset.
For anyone who stayed on this sub after failing out, whether in the 1st year or laterwhat path did you end up taking? Did you (or anyone you know) make the transition to Aerospace programs in Italy (like Torino with its mix english track or PoliMi), Warsaw, Austria, France, or elsewhere in Europe? I am primarily interested in options taught in English (or English-Italian options like Torino, or full English in Warsaw), and I am ruling out high-fee options like TU Delft.
Even if you didn't transfer personally, if you know someone who did or have insights into the admission conditions and student life at these places, it would be immensely helpful. Thanks in advance :))