Lifelong Learning

TUM has a broad educational ambition, ranging from more than 170 degree programs and continuing education programs for students, employees and alumni to further qualification of executives. With the Institute for LifeLong Learning, it has been firmly anchored at TUM. Whether strengthening learning skills, classes on literature research or courses offered by other institutions: TUM students have many opportunities to further their education beyond their own degree program.

Workshops on learning strategies

The workshops offered by ProLehre and Academic Coaching help you organize your day-to-day studies more effectively. You will learn methods for structuring course material, managing your time, and staying motivated during stressful periods.

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Courses on academic research and writing

Whether you are working on a seminar paper or a thesis, the courses offered by the TUM University Library teach you how to find relevant literature, cite sources correctly, and manage them using Citavi, EndNote, or Zotero. They are offered as in-person courses, webinars, or self-study courses.

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IT courses for study and research

Would you like to learn to program, explore AI in greater depth, or understand how high-performance computing works? The Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) offers courses on these and other topics, including data analytics, deep learning, and quantum computing.

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Language courses

Learn a new language, improve your German, or practice English for your field: The TUM Language Center offers courses in more than 15 languages. You can also receive writing assistance or attend workshops on intercultural communication.

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Courses on technology and society

Who actually decides how research is conducted? How is AI changing our lives? In the Science ⋈ Technology ⋈ Society (Kontextlehre WTG) program, you will discuss questions like these. The modules can count toward general skills requirements in almost all degree programs or be taken as additional subjects.

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Modulstudien Philosophie

Technical, economic, and medical decisions require more than subject-specific knowledge. In the Modulstudien Philosophie program at the Munich School of Philosophy, you will learn to reflect on problems from an ethical perspective and develop your own point of view. You can earn between 5 and 40 ECTS credits.

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Supplementary study program afriZert

Discover Africa beyond common stereotypes: In the afriZert supplementary study program, you will study African history, politics, and economics, take language courses, and complete a period of study or an internship abroad. The program lasts three semesters and comprises 36 ECTS credits.

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Online courses for your studies

At the Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb), you can take free online courses offered by Bavarian universities, regardless of your degree program. They allow you to study flexibly from anywhere and earn ECTS credits. Check in advance whether a course can be credited toward your degree.

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Courses at the Münchner Volkshochschule

Brush up on math, deepen your knowledge of statistics, or organize projects more effectively: At the Münchner Volkshochschule (MVHS), you will find courses that prepare you for university and support your day-to-day learning. The courses are offered online and in person.

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