studium MINT (Certificate)

The MINT study program is a decision-making aid for choosing a course of study that corresponds to individual talents and interests. It provides academic, organizational, and social preparation for a bachelor's degree program at the Technical University of Munich.

Its purpose is to provide guidance in finding a course of study that matches individual talents and interests. Participants are regularly enrolled as students at TUM and can explore the study programs of the participating disciplines without obligation. The subject modules are offered by the following schools:

TUM School of Engineering and Design TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology TUM School of Natural Sciences TUM School of Life Sciences Please note that individuals who have already been enrolled in a degree program for more than 2 semesters will not be admitted.

You can find a comprehensive overview of the study program in the following program documentation (in German, PDF).

The MINT study program supports in choosing the individually right bachelor's degree program and serves as preparation for such studies. Students acquire the fundamentals of MINT disciplines and become familiar with the university, its locations, and student life.

They acquire basic knowledge that facilitates the enrollment in a (undergraduate) bachelor's degree program at the Technical University of Munich. Furthermore, graduates acquire interdisciplinary qualifications that can also be profitably utilized beyond their studies in their future professional lives.

For further information, please visit:

https://www.ed.tum.de/ed/studium/studienangebot/mint-orientierungszertifikat/ (link in German)

This program runs during the summer semester. It covers:

Compulsory Modules (17 Credits):

Mathematics: As an interdisciplinary science, mathematics is closely linked to engineering and is therefore a compulsory module.

Orientation: By participating in selected elective modules, students gain insights into various areas of natural and engineering sciences as well as interdisciplinary connections.

Perspective: Participants gain insight into current research topics and trends in engineering practice as well as potential fields of activity and professional profiles in engineering through attending specialist lectures and excursions.

Sustainability: Sustainability is also integrated into the curriculum, and students can understand the societal causes, characteristics, and consequences of technologies, consider potentials for achieving sustainability goals, and develop suitable solutions.

Interdisciplinary Competencies: Personal, social, and methodological competencies are strengthened through teamwork in study groups, time management methods, competency analysis, and enhancement of decision-making abilities.

Elective Area (minimum 8 Credits):

The offered subject modules serve both the imparting of basic knowledge and enable students to gain insight into the respective MINT subject. Elective modules from physics, chemistry, computer science, mechanics, electrical engineering, geodesy, as well as life sciences can be chosen according to interest. MINT-specific modules are offered for the elective area, which impart basic knowledge and build on the performance level of high school graduates.

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application period: 15.11. – 15.01.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Admission to the degree program is not restricted.

Please note, however, that you can only be admitted if you have not already studied 2 or more semesters in any degree program.

• Unrestricted Admission

You get an exact listing of the required documents after completing the online application as a document checklist. 

For more information on the application process visit studium MINT