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Higher Education Entrance Qualification

If you would like to study at TUM, you must hold a higher education entrance qualification (HZB) or show proof of a professional qualification. Entrance qualifications for a university of applied science (Fachhochschulreife) alone do not fulfill the requirements for admission to study at TUM.

German Higher Education Entrance Qualification

  • Applicants who have received their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school (i.e. a school offering a German Abitur) abroad.

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International higher education entrance qualification

  • Applicants who have received their university entrance qualification abroad.
  • Applicants who have received their university entrance qualification at an international school in Germany.

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Qualified professionals, qualified tradespersons and persons of equal status

  • Tradespersons as well as their equivalents are granted general university admission.
  • Qualified professionals are offered admission to subject-specific higher education if, after having successfully completed their studies, they have completed at least two years of vocational training and, subsequently, at least three years of full-time professional work experience – each in the desired technically-related field.
Dates and Deadlines

Lecture period, lecture-free days, or enrollment periods – all semester dates and deadlines at a glance.

Student Advising and Information Services

 +49 89 289 22245
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Find all the info on our services here.

Personal advising sessions with General Student Advising by appointment.

Please note: Between 24 December 2025 and 2 January 2026, Student Advising and Information Services will be available on a limited basis.

Service Desk

 Campus Munich, Arcisstraße 21, Room 0144, 80333 München

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
(Student Information only)

Please note: The Admissions and Enrollment department will not be available at the Service Desk from 23 December 2025 through 6 January 2026.

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