TUM First Steps
From enrollment to finding accommodation or financing studies: At TUM First Steps, admitted international degree-seeking students learn everything they need to know to get off to a good start at TUM.
Everything internationals need to know to get started at TUM
You come from abroad, have been admitted, and are preparing to start your studies at TUM? Before the summer and winter semesters start, TUM First Steps will provide you with all the information you need to get off to the best possible start.
In the TUM First Steps Info Sessions, experts will answer your questions about arrival in Germany: What do I need to enroll at TUM? How does the German healthcare system work, and which health insurance suits me? How do I obtain a residence permit and register with the residents’ office? How do I find accommodation? And how can I finance the costs of living during my studies?
At the TUM First Steps Student Experiences, experienced international students from TUM will be on hand to answer your questions: in peer-to-peer discussions, they will talk about their experiences of arriving in Germany and at TUM, report on how to avoid a culture shock in unfamiliar surroundings, and give tips for a good start to the new phase of your life.
Key info at a glance
The next TUM First Steps will take place from February 24 to 27, 2025.
- Target group: Admitted international students who are preparing their arrival in Germany and their start at TUM
- Language: English
- Format: virtual presentations via Zoom
- Presentation + Live Q&A: After the presentations, you can use a Q&A tool to ask your individual questions.
The presentations will not be recorded. The presentation slides will be available for download on this webpage after the sessions.
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Participation in the TUM First Steps Info Sessions: Registration is not required. The access data will be available here.
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Participation in the TUM First Steps Student Experiences: Registration is not required. The access data will be available here.
Please note: The number of participants is limited to 1000. It may not be possible for all interested persons to participate in all sessions.
Our contact: firststeps@cst.tum.de
TUM First Steps for starting in the winter semester 2024/25
TUM First Steps Info Sessions
Is there anything else I need to do or am I already enrolled? And what does enrollment mean exactly?
To get to the bottom of questions like these, TUM Student Information team will explain the enrollment process and provide information on the next steps. Of course, any unanswered questions can be discussed at the end. After all, successful enrollment is a prerequisite for a successful start to your studies.
Health insurance plays an important role not only for enrollment, but also for medical care during your entire studies.
In this info session, we will introduce you to the system of health insurance and medical care in Germany. Here you can find out about the special features of each type of insurance so that you can make the right decision for you. Mr. Kohl and Mr. Vicari from the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) will answer your questions.
After arriving at your new place of residence, registering with the Resident’s Office is essential. For students arriving in Munich, the Resident’s Office (Kreisverwaltungsreferat, KVR) is the relevant authority. International students from non-EU countries must also apply for their residence permit there. In this info session, an employee of the KVR will explain the relevant processes and answer any questions about them.
Studying can be expensive. If you cannot pay rent, food, and semester fees on your own or with the support of your parents, you have various options for financing your studies.
In this info session, the Fees and Scholarships department of the TUM Center for Study and Teaching will present a selection of support schemes (scholarships) for international students and discuss possibilities for waivers of the tuition fees for international students from third countries.
In addition, Sibylle Hammer-Huba and Sabine Stöhr from the General Advice and Social Counselling team of the Munich Student Union will explain various options for financing your studies (part-time jobs, scholarships, etc.) and what you need to bear in mind in this regard.
Finding suitable accommodation is one of the most critical issues when moving to a new city, especially another country.
During the info session, our TUM Housing Service expert will show you how to successfully find accommodation. You will receive practical tips, for example, on applications and apartment viewings and information on formalities. In addition, TUM students will report on their experiences of looking for accommodation.