Have you already caught the travel bug? But before you pack your bags and head into the wild blue yonder, there are several steps you need to take.
You will find all relevant information on what needs to be done before, during and after your stay abroad below.
If there are any questions left, you can ask us in person during our office hours or contact us via e-mail.
April – December
While planning to do a study program abroad, please consider that you will have to provide proof of competence in a foreign language. Also keep in mind that the partner institution you chose may have specific requirements regarding skills and certificates. Check the language certificate requirements in our TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+) Overview (updated Nov. 2019).
The TUM Language Center offers students various opportunities to develop these professional communication skills and obtain certificates. We recommend you take the free DAAD certificate test at the TUM Language Center. TOEFL and IELTS are also accepted. Please note that at the time of your application your language certificate must not to be more than 18 months old. Learn more about the language courses and certificates here.
If you are a NON-EU citizen, in addition to the language requirements on our overview, the university might require other language certificates or general documents for your Visa. Please be aware that these documents can be costly and make sure to inform yourself about additional requirements beforehand.
April – December
July
Having demonstrated engagement for students from abroad will also be taken into consideration during the assessment of your application. Volunteering as a buddy for foreign exchange students within the Buddy Program of TUM School of Management is crucial – so do not forget to hand in your application as a buddy on time. Another option is to consider offering your accommodation during your own semester abroad. Check the possibilities for subletting a room and prepare the required documents on time before the application deadline.
April –
mid-January
Clarify the right timing for your semester abroad. We recommend bachelor students apply during their 3rd semester (winter semester) for an exchange in their 5th or 6th semester and master’s students apply during their 1st or 2nd semester (winter semester) for an exchange in their 3rd or 4th semester. Please note, you can participate in the TUM SOMex Program only once per educational cycle (bachelor: cycle 1, master: cycle 2).
A look at our overview of all TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+) destinations and the statistics of previous selection rounds might help you to decide which universities you want to specify in your application. Our regular information sessions provide a good opportunity to receive further information (you can read the presentation of the last event here). In addition, you can study the academic programs of the partner institutions. Reports from former outgoing students are also very helpful.
Please note, no exchange to the country in which the higher education entrance qualification or bachelor’s degree was obtained is possible.
For NON-EU TUM students: Check eligibility and relevant documents for Visa at the desired host country.
For individual questions, you may also arrange an appointment during our office hours.
Overview of TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+): updated version from Nov. 2019!
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May
Through TUM International Day, TUM students are offered the chance to learn about various destinations for an exciting stay abroad in a very special way. On International Day on main campus, international exchange students introduce their home countries and -universities. In addition, students of TUM talk about their experiences during their stay abroad.
The next TUM International Day on main campus will take place on May 13, 2020.
mid-December –
mid-January
As an applicant, you can choose up to three destinations within our TUM SOMex (including ERASMUS+) program for your study abroad.
The application phase for TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+) for an exchange in the academic year 2020/2021 (fall 2020/2021 and/or spring 2021) starts at mid December, 2019
The application deadline is January 9th, 2020 at 12 pm (noon).
Please prepare the following documents:
Please apply via the Online Application Form (see button on the right).
Application deadline is January 9th, 2020 at 12 pm (noon)
09.01.2020
You only have to apply via the online application tool for TUM SOMex (including ERASMUS+). Registration in MoveOn is necessary after a successful nomination for the TUM SOMex program.
Your application will be assessed on the basis of various criteria summed up in a score, which is composed of:
You are only granted a bonus for either participation in the Buddy Program or by subletting your room to an exchange student.
February
If you are not selected in the first round, you can apply again for one of the remaining places via the clearing procedure in the second half of February. For your second-round application, you should choose up to three new destinations for your study abroad and submit the relevant materials.
Application period for the clearing procedure starts begin of February 2020. Deadline: mid February 2020.
If you have not applied in the first selection procedure, please see all the information on how to apply above ” 5 – Hand in your application”.
March
In March, after assessing the applications and selecting, TUM School of Management International Office will nominate you for an exchange position at one of our partner universities.
May
Around May, TUM School of Management’s International Office organizes and invites you to a networking event. At these get-togethers, you first get some general information regarding your study abroad, and frequently asked questions get answered. You will have the special chance to network with students who have already spent their semester abroad at the same institution or with incoming exchange students from there. You should not miss the opportunity to hear first-hand about your new faculty, university and country in general.
After applying successfully for TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+), TUM School of Management International Office will nominate you at the respective partner institutions. After the nomination, you will probably be informed about all required application documents for directly applying to the university by us or by our colleagues at the partner institutions abroad. Please make sure to also check the deadlines yourself. Not all partner universities sent information after the nomination. You then need to follow the individually given instructions on needed documents and comply with deadlines. You are responsible to apply on time.
If you are going on exchange with ERASMUS+, please make sure you also prepare all required documents for your grant.
It is entirely up to you whether you apply for a leave of absence or not. If you are granted leave of absence during your semester abroad, your regular semester level will be fixed. Please note that no new exams or registrations for a thesis or project studies may be made during a leave of absence. You are also only allowed to transfer 21 ECTS Credits from abroad if you take a leave of absence.
You have to apply for a leave of absence at the enrollment unit at the Student Service Center.
Studying abroad is as exciting as it is beneficial to your academic career. There are different credit transfer options.
Please find the overview for your study program here:
Form for Academic Recognition for Courses from Universities abroad after Mobility
Please refer to our database for transfer of credits for detailed information on which courses from your study abroad will be directly recognized for a specific TUM course without any difficulties. If you want to attend a course at your host university that has very similar topics to one course at TUM School of Management, you may apply for an equivalence check at the offering chair.
Besides direct recognition, you can use your courses abroad as your elective courses or for your mobility window. Please have a look at the details regarding credit transfer for electives in your study program.
Please prepare a learning agreement for the courses you plan to pass during your stay abroad.
For ERASMUS+, the ERASMUS+ learning agreement (Downloads > International > Learning Agreement for ERASMUS students) has to be submitted before you go abroad. You can also find a guide on “How to fill out a Learning Agreement for Erasmus students” in our Download section (Download > International > How to fil out a Learning Agreement for Erasmus students).
If you study at a university which is not a part of ERASMUS+, you can submit our “Form for academic recognition / Learning Agreement for NON-EU Students” (Download > International > Form for Academic Recognition / Learning Agreement for NON-EU Students). You can also find a guide on “How to fill out the Form for Academic Recognition / Learning Agreement for NON-EU Students” in our Download section (Download > International > How to fill out the Form for Academic Recognition / Learning Agreement for NON-EU Students).
All relevant documents and forms for credit transfer and recognition can also be found in our download section.
For information regarding the recognition of your (Advanced) International Experience module, check out the provided factsheet in the download section of your study program:
For further information, regarding credit transfer, please contact the International Office of TUM School of Management via outgoing@wi.tum.de.
You have the official admission to one of our TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+) partner institutions? Congratulations! You will gain international experiences and unforgettable memories, improve your language skills, learn about a new academic system and expand your horizon.
To make your stay run smoothly, our colleagues in charge of incoming students at your host university will support you. If we can provide assistance from a distance, don’t hesitate to contact us, too.
ERASMUS+ students may change their learning agreement after arriving at the host university. Once your course selection has been finalized, please fill in the changes part of the ERASMUS+ learning agreement and send it to us for review and signing.
Please don’t forget: As an exchange student, you are an ambassador of TUM School of Management. Be a role model and share information with local students. We highly appreciate your participation at study abroad fairs or similar events. Please inform us about your participation, and we will provide you with a package you may use.
A few days before leaving your host university, make sure your confirmation of stay is signed.
At the end or after your semester abroad, your host university will provide you with a transcript of records. This document lists your academic achievements from your study abroad. For any questions concerning your transcript of records, please get in touch with the person in charge at your host university.
Once back in Munich, you will write your report on your semester abroad for future students. We will also invite you to share your own experience at our networking events.
Finalize getting your credits transferred: The application to have your courses recognized has to be submitted within the first semester after your stay abroad. Please hand in your transcript of records together with the signed form for academic recognition to outgoing@wi.tum.de.
Spending some time abroad requires good preparation and several administrative and organizational steps. With TUM SOMex (incl. ERASMUS+), you receive valuable support before, during and after your stay abroad. The process may sound like it involves a great deal of effort, but don’t forget that the experiences you gain and the people you meet during your exchange are priceless.
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