TUM Application process (Technical University of Munich)

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[@maxyoko]

Damn such a well put together video! Really impressed by the structuring

[@markus_rut]

Thanks dude! 🥰 appreciate it a lot!

[@Footbalintelligence]

​@@markus_rutPls,is there any African schooling in TU Munich,free university of Berlin or University of Freiburg,if you are one or have contact with one(any African),I will need your help to prepare myself,I'm looking forward to study mechanical engineering. Thank you.

[@sixtusizunegbu429]

Thanks❤️for such an explanatory video would definitely be needing it soonest.

[@markus_rut]

that is amazing to hear! :) I hope you have a great day!

[@nnh6795]

Very helpful video, thanks Markus!!

[@markus_rut]

That is amazing to hear!

[@jacochong]

Super informative, gave me an idea of what it will be like when I apply it. Thanks and Keep it up! 💯

[@markus_rut]

Appreciate it! You're the best!

[@Footbalintelligence]

Pls,is there any African schooling in TU Munich,free university of Berlin or University of Freiburg,if you are one or have contact with one(any African),I will need your help to prepare myself,I'm looking forward to study mechanical engineering. Thank you.

[@ecaltroyer]

Am so happy you made this video honestly 🖐🏿and your sub count has increased ✌️

[@fernandotabora]

This is the way!!

[@victoriashi5680]

Great info. Thank you so much for making the video. You saved me loads of time and research.

[@markus_rut]

Aww. That is amazing to hear! :) Thank you so much!

[@muhammadansari1468]

Dear, Best explanation I have heard

[@markus_rut]

That is so nice to hear! Thanks!

[@ahsanch.804]

Great video brother you have given us technical informatiom thanks

[@thelkbashir1977]

Thanks really helpful

[@markus_rut]

Glad it helped

[@MaameEkuaGyau]

Hi Markus...could you please do a video on how to complete the curriculum analysis

[@noadsensehere9195]

Subscribed as soon as I saw this video Please make video on data science course at TUM

[@felixfelicis1799]

I have a question. I have not enough points with my Abi. And the next step for me is a Auswahlverfahren-Test/Conversation. What should I learn for it to succeed? ( I’m looking forward to study BWL Bachelor)

[@kariknguyen8464]

Thank you Markus for your sharing. By the way I am not sure TUM training for international student by Germany or English language? My daughter has planning study Bachelor Information technology or computer science at TUM after she has finish high school in Vietnam. Thanks in advance very much

[@tani564kkk]

Hi. I am from India . Very helpful information

[@markus_rut]

That is amazing to hear

[@ashwinpratapsingh7297]

Hi sir I want your help can you help me regarding education in Germany for btech

[@diegoniltonjoseterrelmonto8983]

Good video ❤

[@markus_rut]

That means a lot to me to hear that! :) I am glad.

[@Milkhaterr]

Hi Marcus, I was wondering if the German language is required for computer engineering / information engineering

[@SantoshMisal-z9z]

Can we add our jee advanced score in the application process ?

[@markus_rut]

Sorry but I don't know that. You have to try it out.

[@SantoshMisal-z9z]

@@markus_rut thanks for reply from india

[@3rkenc1]

Thank you for explaining it clear! Also i have a question. I am a senior year high school student from outside of Germany and i am thinking of applying to TUM. Is it possible for me to be accepted into a program(because it will be my first ever degree program)?

[@Harshit_1506]

5:06 But sir, here it is not showing for batchelors, only masters and other degree programs are shown, so how can we apply for batchelors? I am from India and I want aerospace engineering, so how do I apply for it? please help, because only masters, elite masters and executive masters are showing on my screen.

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) Maybe that is the case because the application for Bachelor programs is not open currently :) wait till the application period starts.

[@shashankrajamu]

Hey Markus great video❤, i have a quick question btw, i intend to do aerospace engineering from TUM and it is taught in English at tum, do i have to submit an English proficiency certificate too for the studienkolleg apart from german B2?

[@markus_rut]

Uuuh. I'm sorry but I don't know that. Maybe contact TUM or join my discord and ask the question there... maybe somebody has the same question :)

[@shashankrajamu]

@@markus_rut thanks for your suggestion Markus Edit: I just researched a bit on the website and found this :⁠-⁠) Please note: For the bachelor degree programs :- •Aerospace •Information Engineering •Management and Technology at the Heilbronn Campus •Sustainable Management and Technology => English language skills verification is carried out as part of the aptitude assessment. An English language certificate is not required for the application.

[@study14591]

Hey thank you for such an amazing video… i want to ask if i m an alevel student and german national do i need to apply for vpd

[@markus_rut]

Mh I think the VPD comes down to whether you have done Abitur or been at a European school not. Doesn't have to do anything with nationality. But please check on the website

[@Bluerose250]

Hey, can you please talk about addmissions in tum to a higher subject semester for bachelors

[@bilgecoskun2606]

Hi Markus, thank you the thorough information. I am an international student. I was wondering if I should enter the german equivalent of GPA or the original one, when filling in the qualifying academic background?

[@markus_rut]

Hey! Sorry for the late reply. That's a tough question honestly and I know that I struggled with exactly that. I had put in my German grade, but I would assume that they would accept both. If you type the German one there would be a "," instead of a "." in between the numbers, so maybe they can thereby identify it. But honestly I don't want to give recommendations as I am unsure myself.

[@aliahsan771]

They need GMAT for Bangladesh, india, pak and few countries. Is it mandatory, can you provide insides. I wanted to apply MSC in same subject you are

[@markus_rut]

As far as I understand it is mandatory...

[@abdulwasayikhlaq8013]

@@markus_rut Can you please tell where to upload the GRE scores in application section?

[@markus_rut]

@@abdulwasayikhlaq8013 Unfortunately I don't know that, since I never had to do a GRE, but maybe you can ask on my discord server whether other people had the same problem.

[@chigoziriokeke1201]

Great video Markus. Currently working on my essay - it's a lot! Did you get in thru the essay?

[@markus_rut]

hey, nope I got in in the first stage, but there will be a video on the essay next week :)

[@frederik8208]

How long does it take for TUM to contact me to (not) except my admission? I applied for engineering science a week ago, I am german and had a 1,7 abitur. How high are the chances roughly of getting excepted?

[@markus_rut]

Ouf. I don't know. I will ask in my discord group later on :)

[@markus_rut]

But for some people it took like two weeks from what I have heard.

[@rahulpatil5397]

You explained about TUM online website for application. But many courses require application from Uniassist. It would have been better how to apply through uniassist website, or how for few courses both uniassist and TUM online website application are required.

[@markus_rut]

yes, I agree. But I have no experience with uni-assist, since I have not done it myself

[@jvchamarelli7550]

Hey Markus, great video! Just a question, if, as an international student, I go to a Studienkolleg outside of Bayern, is there any problem applying to TUM? Thanks and keep it up!

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) So I did research for the past 15 minutes and I think that you can then apply at any university in Germany. However only for subject-related programs :)

[@zeelfix]

great video ! found inspiring ! is GRE mandatory for masters in aerospace in tum

[@markus_rut]

What is GRE? :D usually they have a list of all the documents required for application of each program.

[@harshjoshiii]

i want to check the deadlines for winter sem application, master's course. where can i find that?

[@markus_rut]

On the website of your program :) just google the program and then it should be there in the gray box saying "key data" or in the section "application and admission" :) Hope this was helpful! :) have a great day!

[@Pratyxus]

Hello sir, I am from India and I have studied physics chemistry biology in class 12th but in the first year of bachelors I will study economics then I wanted to ask that I would be eligible for studying bachelors in technology and management in Tum?

[@Arjun_465]

Hi how to apply for German statutory health insurance which is mandatory for enrollment. Should I go for private or public.

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) I would suggest you to go for public. The public health care system is very good in Germany and less expensive. Most people have public :)

[@sonaa1243]

Hi.. you are doing a great job. Just wanted to know how long will it take to hear back from them

[@markus_rut]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me😊 unfortunately I don't know. I asked in my discord channel once and apparently it is different for everyone😅

[@karenkhudaverdyan9197]

hey Markus, great video, but I have a question. As an international student what level of german do I need to be eligible to apply? Thx in advance

[@markus_rut]

Hey! :) That totally depends on the program you want to attend. There are some where you don't need to speak any German :) Have a look on the website of your desirwd program :)

[@alvinshah7748]

Is a levels qualified for Germany I want to study bachelor

[@ianwachira-x5x]

quick question. For those applying for a masters program but have their bachelor's degree from china or India, Is the APS certificate required when applying or is it required for enrollment?

[@markus_rut]

So if I understand it correctly, you have to uploaf the APS to uni-assist for your preliminary documentation. So I would say you need it for the online-application. But I am not an expert, so maybe contact the TUM :)

[@sportsnewsclips]

hi marcus great video!!! i have a german gpa of 1.4 what are my chances to get admitted to the manangement and technology bachelor?

[@markus_rut]

Hey! That depends on your grades, typically there is not just one average considered, but a weighted average of different subjects. If you go to the management & technology website and click on "how are applicants selected" and thenn "aptitude test" you will find a detailed description of how exactly the grades are considered and how many points you need for direct admission or to get in the second stage :)

[@shanjoe4472]

Is it possible to pursue bachelor's degree without studienkolleg???

[@markus_rut]

that depends on where you have done your high school degree and more :)

[@moacalemcalem631]

Very informative... Calem Berlin..

[@markus_rut]

Love it

[@nehashashidhar462]

Hey markus , great video thank you. I have a question , does TUM accepts summer intake ? I was planning for next April but couldn't see the application deadlines for (MIM course) so please guide me through.

[@markus_rut]

Hey! :) I just looked it up and unfortunately they only have winter intake (application from April 1st to May 31st)

[@nehashashidhar462]

@@markus_rut Thank you soo much 🤍

[@markus_rut]

@@nehashashidhar462 whenever you need something just comment or join the discord ;)

[@Lazizjon.Asatov]

Hi Markus! Thank you for this video. I had a few questions. I am an international applicant from Uzbekistan. I have a GPA of 4.8/5 and an IELTS score of 7.5. I want to do my Masters in Management and Technology. What do you think are the chances of my being accepted?

[@markus_rut]

this is not easy to say. This does not depend on your english skills level and also not on your GPA, but rather it's a calculation of subject-specific requirements and maybe the essay if you don't get accepted in the first stage.

[@tlilirayen2185]

I wanna ask about the personal interview that is needed for the admission level 2. If you have any informations that could help me with my preparations

[@markus_rut]

This depends on your program :) What program do you study? You could also join my discord, there are probably people in the same situation as you

[@SanjeevM-hv4gu]

To the point! Thank you. I have a question. Should I have to apply two times if I want to apply for both the campuses or they will allocate a study location themselves? I am asking for the MIM program. Thank you so much

[@markus_rut]

Hm I don't know about that. But if it is one program with different focus points you usually choose the focus point once you are enrolled

[@nkechiagboeze8000]

Hi Markus, thanks for the video. what if I want to change a program I already selected. Do I need to add a new one? because I can’t seem do edit the one I selected

[@markus_rut]

just start a new application :)

[@bhaveshsharma9918]

Hey man I actually entered the data wrong in the first step it self about. Is there a way to change it cause I can’t find any

[@markus_rut]

I don't know about that, but I'm very sure that if you get accepted you can change it :) Otherwise just start the application again from the beginning? :)

[@arnobkumarsarkar1216]

Hey, if I apply finishing all the requirements, is it sure that I can be admitted there? Again I heard about the gape year concept, can you say something about it. And lastly, I don't have any co-curricular activities. Is it an issue?

[@markus_rut]

for most programs extracurricular activities are not necessary :) If you meet the requirements you'll get accepted. :)

[@denvello28]

Thanks dude, is your goal for working or as lecturer? because I do applying for Management & Technolgy as well for this winter semester.

[@markus_rut]

Nope :) I will probably not become a lecturer...

[@era7734]

Hi Markus! I have a quick question. There is a software engineering master degree at tum. Do you know why it says that it is an elite program and why is university of Augsburg included?

[@markus_rut]

Hey Era! Unfortunately I don't know about that😅 maybe you can contact TUM directly :)

[@toyeshbatsa8698]

hey Marcus, is learning German compulsory if you are applying to the bachelor programs in engineering (mechanical, civil, and aerospace)?

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) for Mechanical and civil Engineering you need to speak German. For aerospace english is sufficient :)

[@ecaltroyer]

But how about undergraduate degree for electronics engineering and programming, I am a bit confused On it on their website for international students application and documents required

[@markus_rut]

Mmh. Sorry what is your question? :)

[@markus_rut]

For every program you have to apply through TUM Online and therefore check the documents you need on the website of the program :)

[@ecaltroyer]

@@markus_rut that’s their website first how about uni-assist

[@tithyyamnahata4944]

Hey I wanted to apply for a bachelor's in science in physics at tum but am not sure if its available in English or not

[@markus_rut]

the Bachelor in phsics is only available in German as far as I know.

[@anastasialysenko5418]

can you apply to multiple programs at the same time?

[@markus_rut]

Yes. For as many as you want. Also for as many different universities as you want :)

[@umaygokturkyazici]

Hi Markus, what should I enter for status part on the academic background page. I already finished bachelor degree. And I didn’t decide what should I do? Please help me

[@markus_rut]

hey! :) if you had an intermediate exam fill it out, but if you did not have a intermediate exam just leave it empty :) final examination: put in the grade of your final examination of your bachelors. Did that answer the question?

[@umaygokturkyazici]

@@markus_rut is it mean like anyone from lessons? Or is there any specific lesson ?

[@zf_7]

Hey Markus, wonderful video. I am looking to apply for the exact same Masters program and would like some guidance. Where can I reach you for further assistance, would be highly appreciated.

[@markus_rut]

Hey you can join the discord channel, that is linked in the video description :) There is a channel for MMT where you can find other people studying the same :)

[@Footbalintelligence]

​@@markus_rutPls,is there any African schooling in TU Munich,free university of Berlin or University of Freiburg,if you are one or have contact with one(any African),I will need your help to prepare myself,I'm looking forward to study mechanical engineering. Thank you.

[@Footbalintelligence]

Pls,is there any African schooling in TU Munich,free university of Berlin or University of Freiburg,if you are one or have contact with one(any African),I will need your help to prepare myself,I'm looking forward to study mechanical engineering. Thank you.

[@ikennaamah4277]

Having a master degree in a university of applied sciences in Germany, does it help give you a leg up to get admitted in TUM for another masters degree in a similar course of study? Thanks for for your anticipated response.

[@markus_rut]

Pretty sure it does. As far as I know usually your academic background is part of the application process :)

[@erikvaros]

Hi there, great video! I have also applied for a bachelor studiengang at tum. I wanted to ask you how long it usually takes untill they either accept or reject you. Thanks! Have a great day!

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) It has been a long time since I started my Bachelors so unfortunately I don't know :/

[@erikvaros]

@@markus_rut okay thanks, all the best for you!

[@ImranElahi-pl1hj]

Hi, I am Confused in Selecting type of School whether I select General Universityy Entrance OR Subject Specific Qualification

[@markus_rut]

My guess would be that if you have a university entrance Qualification it is the general one. I guess subject specific might be if you for example did Studienkolleg... but maybe you can ask people on the discord whether they know more

[@YoussefYoussef-fb6yr]

Hello markus i received the vpd know and i send it to the university via email for studim@ since my application deadline has passed and i didnt received the vpd within the deadline after i connet to university they tell me to do that send it by email my question is how much time it need to take an answer from university?and is there still a chance to be accepted 😢?

[@markus_rut]

Hey! :) I don't know how long it takes them to answer Emails but it can take some time...

[@dottydot1979]

Did you finally receive your admission ? I’m asking because I’m interested in applying here but applications opened at the beginning of the month and will end at the ending of next month. Don’t know if I can get my vdp on time

[@ffloverisop4098]

I am in 10th standard. What should be my goals right now?

[@markus_rut]

haha I think I am not qualified to answer that question! Think about what you want to achieve :)

[@SiWaZ]

Tips on finding accomodations ?

[@markus_rut]

Haha yesss. Check out my video on that ;)

[@SiWaZ]

@@markus_rut Thank you😅

[@Sohaan.Shamanna]

Kannst du bitte ein Video über den Letter of Motivation hochladen für die Bachelorprogramme?

[@markus_rut]

Hey, zur Zeit bin ich bissl überladen, deshalb werd ich das leider nicht schaffen. Aber eine einfache Suche "Motivationsschreiben Studium" hilft sicher! :)

[@Sohaan.Shamanna]

@@markus_rut Kein Problem! Vielen Dank!

[@Al-HamidiPhari]

Hi,where to apply for a cheaper dormitory near TUM?

[@markus_rut]

Check the website of the student union :) they offer several dorms. Apply as early as possible, because there are typically waiting times of up to two years to get a spot

[@mc_expert_118]

Hi Markus! It is really helpful video for me. I m gonna study in Architecture Faculty Master Degree in TUM What do you think about that is it difficult to apply or not? After graduation, Can I find job related to my field there?

[@markus_rut]

Hey! :) I honestly don't know about the difficulty to apply, same goes for the job situation, I'm also just a student :D But in general I would say you can always find a job after graduating :)

[@cr69148]

hey do i have to have german language proficiency to apply

[@markus_rut]

that depends on the program, if the language of instruction is German then you need it. But there are some Bachelors programs and many masters programs that don't require German Language skills. :) Hope this was helpful

[@jargalmaashirbazar574]

Hi markus. thankh you. I want to study TUM. German b2 level and i want to study sofware engineering. perphaps it is taken as a tution fee. I dont know how to start, please give me some advice

[@markus_rut]

hey, all programs except for the programs on TUM Campus Heilbronn Charge Tuition Fees. The equivalent to SE would be "Informatics"

[@CreativiMuna]

Pls I’m a Nigerian I want to go fr an undergraduate program The program is taught both in German and English What do u advise ? I thought wen I arrive I will do the language test ?

[@markus_rut]

As far as I know you have to be able to prove your language skills when applying online. Only in some cases it is possible to test english during the aptitude assessment.

[@ravindrakondhalkar6301]

Where to upload LOR and LOM

[@markus_rut]

I think not every program needs a LOM and as far as I know a LOR is never required

[@iramiqbal9794]

Hey marks! What about the aptitude test to apply for masters ? How can we register for aptitude test and share result on online application

[@markus_rut]

Mmmh. Unfortunately I don't know that... sorry! Maybe join my discord channel and ask the others there or maybe contact TUM. :)

[@harithavijayakumar859]

Do we need IELTS for masters if i did bachelor's in English I am from India

[@markus_rut]

As far as I know you don't need it as long as your language of instruction was at least 50 % English :)

[@irmakarcan1990]

I just applied for VPD but, it may not be confirmed before the deadline. I signed the confirmation form that I found on the application website. Do you know if they still process my application?

[@markus_rut]

Sorry I don't know about that😅best to contact them...

[@saptakdas7625]

Hi, Irmak. I am also on the same boat as you. Would you please share with me if you get any info.

[@irmakarcan1990]

@@saptakdas7625 I just contacted them. I will inform you when they respond to the mail. If you learn anything about it please share it with me.

[@saptakdas7625]

@@irmakarcan1990 have you electronically submitted your application ? I have filled the confirmation form and uploaded the first page in place of the vpd. Now should i electronically submit the application , if not they might not consider my application, and if i do will i be able to change the placeholder once i get the vpd. What did you do Irmak , please let me know.

[@dottydot1979]

@@saptakdas7625 how did it go. Applications for summer semester are ending next month end and I am now going to apply for vdp. Scared I might not make it

[@shubhamkumarsingh5377]

Thanks, i need help to get admission in TUM. Please help me.

[@markus_rut]

Hey, unfortunately I cannot help you with this, but I wish you good luck! Fingers crossed!

[@frombaku9419]

Hello, currenlty I study in Poland. Can I transfer my university to TUM from 4th or 5th semester?

[@markus_rut]

If you have very similar classes you can get credits for them when you start studying here, but you will probably not be able to simply be in the 5th semester here :)

[@Ingridirectioner]

Hello! Thx for the video. I don't have an address in Germany but it's mandatory in the platform, how can I skip that question ?

[@markus_rut]

You can just type your current adress I would say and then change it later on, but that is only my guess

[@Ingridirectioner]

@@markus_rut thank you so much

[@Ingenius_]

Weißt du irgendwas wo man Infos her bekommt bzgl Eignungstest? Bin eingeladen für IT Eignungstest aber man findet leider garnix dazu online

[@markus_rut]

Hey :) Wann findet die Prüfung ca. statt? :) Das einzige was ich weiß ist das Dokument, dass du auf der Website vom BSc Informatik unter "Wie werden die Studierenden ausgewählt?" findest. Dann auf "Satzung über das Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren" klicken und unter Paragraph 6 findest du die Beschreibung... Auf meinem Discord kannst du dich evtl. mit anderen austauschen, die in ner ähnlichen Lage sind :)

[@saidmsd]

Hi, is it possible to study in English?

[@markus_rut]

Yes :) there are 4 Bschelors offered in English and a lot of Master Programs

[@FreakoGaming393]

Hey markus great video, i am an international student (India) i am planning on doing my masters in Germany in cognitive intelligence and robotics, i have a cgpa of 7.6 (in terms of india) in addition to that i will be working for 2 years and then study in Germany and also i am learning german and will finish my c1 before going to Germany. What are my chances in getting into TUM

[@markus_rut]

Hey! From the degrees I know the chances mostly depend on the grades. But your chances differ from degree to degree. You can look up the different programs and in most of them you will find something like "how are applicants selected" and there will be additional documents stating how you will be evaluated and whether there is the chance for an interview. Some programs have unrestricted admission so you can get in those.

[@syedajlilwaqas2962]

Hi Markus, Good day. Thank you for your informative video. I would like to ask a question/query. I am a student at university of Bremen and I need to change my university & course to Data Engineering and Analytics at TUM Munich. Can you please help me and guide me in this and let me know if there is any specific document required or any specific criteria for a student who is changing university & course. I will be highly grateful if you help me in this regard. Thank you.

[@markus_rut]

Hey Syed! :) Unfortunately I don't know much about that, I think the best would be to contact the University

[@syedajlilwaqas2962]

@@markus_rut Right. Thank you for your reply.

[@momix674]

How can I get a scholarship??

[@markus_rut]

There are several types :) TUM will offer some in the future in regards to tuition fees. Aside from that the most common ones are either the "Deutschlandstipendium", DAAD, and some others. You can have a look into scholarship databases like mystipendium.de :) there you'll have many scholarships and you can filter tham according to your background.

[@surahusinghyadav7076]

Hlo how to fill curricular analysis form i. e ECTS FORM?

[@markus_rut]

Hey, it was some time ago that I did it, but I think it should be explained on TUMonline :) otherwise have a look at the document library

[@Sarathismg]

How much is the fee for b eng cs???

[@PREETINDERSINGHBRAR-c4l]

3000 euro

[@karanpipaliya_]

Hey brother! Great information. I am from India. And i want to pursue a master's in Computer Science and i did my bachelor in Bachelor Of Computer Application (BCA) which is three year bachelor program so can i get Admission in public University for master degree ? At TUM.

[@markus_rut]

I think so, but you should check in the degree information that you want to pursue ;)

[@armaghankhan934]

Any application fee for undergraduate?

[@markus_rut]

that depends on the program and the country you did your last education in :) General rule of thumb: yes, if you have not done your last education within the EU

[@rodrigoanjos6256]

6:08

[@girishsingh1258]

Can I apply aftet age 45.

[@markus_rut]

Yesss. Actually I have seen people at the age of 60 applying and taking courses for fun :)

[@girishsingh1258]

Thanks for your quick reply..

[@m1la-youtube]

People in reddit say that I also needed to submit letter of recommendation but the application didn't require it. Am I okay here? I applied for bachelor

[@markus_rut]

I did not have a letter of recommendation. Neither for my Bachelors application nor for my Masters application :) If it was not required in the application it is not beedee ;)

[@shedrackogu1829]

Thank you so much for sharing this content. I am currently applying to TUM, I need clarification on what to fill in the University/Subject section. What do I fill in the fields for: 1st subject according to statistics, original name of first subject. Same for the 2nd and 3rd. What is required to be filed there. I am an international student and I'll greatly appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@markus_rut]

Hey, I'm sorry but I don't know which section and fields you mean