Master Artisans and Their Equivalent

Applicants without a formal university entrance qualification (school leaving examination) should contact the TU München for information on applying. If you completed your vocational training outside of Germany, your application materials for TUM must include proof of recognition of your training in Germany. You can obtain this verification at the authorities responsible for your particular vocation in the Free State of Bavaria in accordance with §71 BBiG [Vocational Training Act].

In 2009, the Bavarian state government adopted amendments to the university admission requirements, including:

• Master artisans and their equivalent are granted general qualification for university entrance.
• Subject-specific qualification requirements will be applied in cases where, after successful completion of a minimum of two years of vocational training, generally followed by at least three years of full-time professional experience (= qualified professionals)—both in one of the targeted, subject-specific degree programs—the university has determined that the student is eligible for study. If the applicant has received a federal scholarship, proof of two years of full-time work experience is sufficient.

Before you can apply, you will be asked to verify that you have taken part in a student advising session. If you wish to arrange a personal meeting to discussing studying at the TUM, please contact the student advisor.

• You apply online during the application period for your desired program via the TUMonline application portal.
• In the online application, choose “master artisan or equivalent” under general qualifications.
• Upload your application documents during the online application.

Amberg-Weiden University offers an extra-occupational preparatory course (BeVorStudium) specifically designed for qualified professionals who wish to apply for technical studies. More information: preparatory course BeVorStudium (German)