Academic Coaching

In the coaching sessions we take the time to analyze your learning behavior and to develop individual solutions for your success in your studies. Further information and registration at coachingspam prevention@cst.tum.de.

Our courses in the area of personality development & self-management are aimed at all students who want to improve their learning behavior and their effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning behavior and develop new strategies. To the program

3–5 students and a coach meet online on a weekly basis for half an hour to discuss the goals for the next week and to exchange ideas about the challenges of writing the thesis. A new group will start at the beginning of November 2024. If you are interested, write to coachingspam prevention@cst.tum.de. 

StudiCare Procrastination is a scientifically based online program in German that helps you to reduce procrastination and improve your time management. We offer this program in collaboration with the Chair of Psychology & Digital Mental Health Care and as part of a study. You will be given tools and strategies to better deal with stress, worries and feelings of guilt and thus study more successfully and relaxed in the long term. You can find more information and how to register on the StudiCare website.

We offer coaching for all students of TU Munich. Our service is not available for PhD students, please contact the Graduate School. Coaching sessions are available in German or English. 

Please send a short email to coachingspam prevention@cst.tum.de with your name, number of semesters, field of study, degree, and a short summary of your issue. One of the coaches will contact you by mail with a suggestion for an appointment. Your email is only read by one of our coaches and will be handled confidentially.

Normally you get a first appointment within 2 weeks of contacting us. When there is high demand it might take longer. The first meeting takes about 45 to 60 minutes. It is mainly about information exchange. We as coaches want to get to know you and your topic. We will also explain what coaching is all about and discuss, if coaching is the appropriate method for your specific issue. The appointments are by video call or in person at our downtown Munich campus, depending on your preference.

Normally we work together for about 5 to 6 sessions during one semester. Generally, appointments take place every 2 weeks. One session lasts between 45 to 90 minutes. These are general specifications, the exact arrangements are discussed individually between student and coach.

Coaching can best be described as “helping you to help yourself”. As coaches, we reflect your situation together with you and assist you through questions, exercises and suggestions. We support you in changing your perspective, considering other points of view or having new insights. We encourage you to find the best ways and solutions for your specific topic.

As coaches we do not make any diagnosis and do not treat mental illnesses. For mental illnesses please contact the psychotherapeutic counselling service at the Munich Student Union, go to a clinic or make an appointment with a psychotherapist. Check here for further information. However, we are happy to discuss with you in an initial consultation what kind of support you need and where to possibly go next. If you are already undergoing psychotherapeutic treatment, coaching can also be a useful additional measure.

It makes sense to contact the coaching team in the first half of the semester, i.e. in good time before the exams. Towards the end of the semester and just before the exams, it is usually not possible to achieve fundamental changes in learning behavior through coaching. Effective coaching takes time and is rarely a quick fix.

Here you can watch our introductory presentations (please log in with your TUM ID):

German: Startklar fürs Studium: Werkzeugkasten für einen erfolgreichen Einstieg an der TUM

English: Ready, set, go: Toolbox for a successful start at TUM

For questions relating specifically to your degree program, please contact the student advisory service for your field of study. If you are not sure whether you are in the right study program or are considering a change, then contact the General Student Advising. If you would like to learn about and try out new learning methods, contact ProLehre.