Top Bavarian government officials encourage TUM students

Summer semester officially starts

Minister President Söder called TUM one of the best universities anywhere: "We want to make our students the best talents in Bavaria and we want to stoke their enthusiasm for our state as a research location. Our 3.5 billion euro Hightech Agenda is creating a climate for innovation which is unrivaled worldwide. I wish you all continued success in the new semester! Bavaria is doing everything to make sure your studies are a positive experience and to ensure you get the best jobs of the future."

Minister of Science and the Arts Blume referred to TUM as the "Bavarian flagship university", adding: "Outstanding commitment on the part of TUM students, excellent research, the best teaching: The unique TUM spirit makes this university so special. One fourth of all Bavarians beginning their university studies will do start at TUM this summer semester. Our talents are our future. With its 3.5 billion euro Hightech Agenda Bavaria is unleashing the innovative spirit of the entire state. We have more students and more professorships than ever before. One thing is clear to us: The best conditions in research and teaching are the prerequisite for progress."