Fit for TUM – Service Fair for Newcomers
The service fair Fit for TUM is the perfect place for newcomer students to find information on all topics concerning your student life at TUM. The fair takes place at the beginning of the winter semester. You can get information about financial aid, accommodation and living in Munich, sports, university life and much more.
This year’s Fit for TUM will take place at the beginning of the upcoming winter semester as a virtual fair.
You can find the slides/recordings of the presentations given last year (as far as they are available) in the program below in the column on the right (“Download”).
The Program of last year's Fit for TUM (2022)
Time | Facility | Topic (Language of lecture) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
1pm–2pm | TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Scholarship Office | THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS! TUM Scholarships (EN) | Recording not available |
| 2pm–3pm | University Library | The University Library (EN) Being prepared is half the battle: The University Library in a nutshell | Recording not available |
| 3pm–4pm | Student council of Technical University of Munich | Die Studentische Vertretung stellt sich vor (DE) Du möchtest wissen, was Studierende an Deiner Universität bewegen und verstehen, wie wir unsere TUM gestalten? Dann bist Du hier genau richtig! | Recording not available |
| 4pm–5pm | UnternehmerTUM | Get inspired and start your entrepreneurial journey with us, THE ACADEDMY FOR INNOVATORS (EN) At UnternehmerTUM Academy for Innovators, we equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to transform your vision into action: hear the story of outstanding entrepreneurs and learn about our formats (Innovative Entrepreneurs, TechChallenge, Business Plan Basic Seminar, Manage and More and many more) | Password: d!L$t1bH |
| 5pm–6pm | TUM Alumni & Career | TUM Alumni & Career – We Help you Land your Dream Job (EN) TUM Alumni & Career offer a broad range of free events and services. In this session, we will give you an overview and demonstrate how we support TUM students and alumni in navigating the tumultuous sea of job hunting and career development in Germany and all around the world. We will also provide some tips on how to make the most of your first semesters at TUM, so that you will become a candidate recruiters won’t be able to resist! There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions to learn about the job market in Germany. | |
| 5pm–6pm | TUM: Junge Akademie | The Academy of the Talents – Insights in the fantastic World of Research and Teaching (EN) TUM: Junge Akademie is TUM's scholarship program for exceptionally talented and dedicated students with fascination for science and academia. For 20 months, the scholarship holders work in interdisciplinary teams on projects of their choice. | Recording not available |
| Time | Facility | Topic (Language of lecture) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
1pm–2pm | ProLehre – Study Skills | Fit für’s Lernen an der TUM mit der ProLehre Lernkompetenz (DE) Wir geben euch einen Einblick in unser Angebot rund ums effektive Lernen und die Prüfungsvorbereitung. Unser Kursprogramm für das Wintersemester stellen wir ebenso vor wie z.B. unseren Moodle-Kurs speziell für Erstsemesterstudierende, den elektronischen Lerncoach. | Password: Ze!HW*h8 |
| 2pm–3pm | Katholische und Evangelische Hochschulgemeinde der TUM | Feel at home – KHG TUM & EHG TUM (EN) The Katholische Hochschulgemeinde and the Evangelische Hochschulgemeinde are Christian communities at the university - with openness, community and solidarity as our core values. We offer you: An open and diverse international community, individual pastoral care, counseling and coaching, various spiritual programs and religious services, music and cultural events, the chance to learn from other cultures, a space for deep exchange and personal growth. | Password: xr$X4V5y |
| 3pm–4pm | TUM Language Center | The TUM Language Center (EN) You want to learn 18 languages? Professionalize your communicative and intercultural skills? | Password: %zM5tPT9 |
| 4pm–5pm | Student Council of Technical University of Munich | About your Student Council (EN) You want to know what students change at your university and understand how we shape our TUM? Then you are perfectly right here! | Password: L$^u%j8R |
| 5pm–6pm | TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Academic Coaching | What it takes to pass your first exams at TUM (EN) Find out how to organise and structure your study schedule during your first semester in order to avoid stress and be successful when it is time for exams. | Recording (incomplete), available upon request to servicemesse(at)tum.de |
| Time | Facility | Topic (Language of lecture) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
1pm–2pm | Munich Student Union | Munich student union: Services for Students (EN) The Munich Student Union offers helpful services to organize your everyday life such as financial help (BAföG, scholarships etc.), canteens & cafeterias, cultural activities, nurseries, accommodation and an advisory network. | Presentation Slides not available Recording not available |
| 2pm–3pm | TUM Global & Alumni Office | International Campus Life (EN) Discover the international spirit at TUM. You don’t have to go abroad to experience an international atmosphere on campus. There are plenty of events and other offers waiting for you. You can simply participate in activities or become an active volunteer for international students yourself. | Password: 8ywG9d+Y |
| 3pm–4pm | TUM Global & Alumni Office | Wege ins Ausland (DE) Du hast Lust auf ein Praktikum, Studiensemester oder Forschungsaufenthalt im Ausland? Bei unserem Webinar Wege in Ausland stellen wir Dir verschiedene Möglichkeiten vor, wie Du während Deines Studiums an der TUM ins Ausland kommst. Insbesondere gehen wir auf die zentralen Austauschprogramme Erasmus+, TUMexchange und ATHENS ein und erklären, wie Du Dich am besten darauf vorbereitest. Außerdem erfährst Du alles über Fördermöglichkeiten und Stipendienprogramme für Deinen Auslandsaufenthalt. | Recording not available |
4pm–5pm | Stiftung Begabtenförderung Berufliche Bildung (SBB) | Studieren mit Berufserfahrung – das Aufstiegsstipendium der SBB (DE) Berufsausbildung, Praxiserfahrung und noch Lust auf ein Studium? Das Aufstiegsstipendium für Berufserfahrene fördert ein erstes Hochschulstudium. | Password: zGzTj@E5 |
| 5pm–6pm | IKOM | Studentisches Engagement beim Karriereforum IKOM – Werde Wegbereiter! (DE) Werde Organisationstalent, Designprofi, Kommunikationsmeister… und werde Teil eines Teams aus engagierten Studierenden verschiedenster Fachrichtungen. | Password: 7%TKpB#z |
| Time | Facility | Topic (Language of lecture) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
1pm–2pm | TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology – Kontextlehre WTG | Kontextlehre WTG – Das überfachliche Lehrangebot für alle Studierenden der TUM! (DE) Um den beruflichen und gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen von Wissenschaft und Technik des 21. Jahrhunderts erfolgreich begegnen zu können, reicht exzellentes Fachwissen nicht aus. Zusammen mit erfahrenen Experten aus Wissenschaft, Medien und Industrie vermitteln wir wertvolles Kontextwissen aus den Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften sowie wichtige überfachliche Kompetenzen und Soft Skills. Für mehr Reflexivität, mehr Diversität, mehr Kreativität. | Password: 4g%RR1*k |
| 2pm–3pm | TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Academic Coaching | Startklar fürs Studium: Werkzeugkasten für einen erfolgreichen Einstieg (DE) Erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihr Studium im ersten Semester organisieren und strukturieren sollten, um Stress zu vermeiden und erfolgreich ihre Prüfungen zu bestehen. | |
| 3pm–4pm | TUM Global & Alumni Office | Going abroad with TUM (EN) You want to study abroad or think about doing an internship or a research project in a different country? | Recording not available |
| 4pm–5pm | University Sports Center Munich (ZHS) | Der ZHS München – University Sports Center in Munich (EN) Who we are? | |
| 5pm–6pm | Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation | Studying with a scholarship? Thats how it works! (EN) The Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation supports above-average performing students whereby academic excellence, social commitment and personality of recipients are considered. Scholarship holders are funded in both an ideal and material way. This includes a comprehensive seminar program on political issues, soft skills and career development. | Password: ?0PoQwtF |
| Time | Facility | Topic (Language of lecture) | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
1pm–2pm | TUM Center for Study and Teaching – General Student Advising/Department for disabled and chronically ill students | Support during your studies: Get to know the TUM General Student Advising and the department for disabled and chronically ill students (EN) We provide information and advice to our students concerning general study-related issues, such as guidance in determining the course of study best suited to your needs and skills and support in dealing with the various study-related challenges. We also provide support and advice on how to study successfully and trouble-free with a disability or chronic illness. Get to know us and our offering! | Recording not available |
| 2pm–3pm | TUM Center for Study and Teaching – Housing Service | Wohnen / Accommodation (EN) Finding a suitable accommodation is always an important issue when moving to a new city and especially to another country! During this info session, Ms. Chiu-Li Tseng (TUM Housing Search Assistance) will show you how to organize a successful apartment search. You will receive practical tips, for example on applications and interviews, as well as advice on formalities. In addition, TUM students will talk about their experiences in the search for housing. | Password: zr40Qu@W |
3pm–4pm | Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) | Get to know the CDTM (EN) EDUCATING THE INNOVATORS OF TOMORROW! Learn about the interdisciplinary add-on study program „Technology Management“, which is part of the Elite Network of Bavaria. | Password: v*9ik@kj |
| 4pm–5pm | Munich international Orchestra (MiO) | MiO-Münchner internationales Orchester e.V. international – social – exciting (DE/EN) Learn more about the Munich international Orchestra, a fun group of musicians from Munich and all over the world. Maybe you want to join us? | Password: P0+wf4J4 |
| 5pm–6pm | Muslimische Studenteninitiative | Muslim Students @TUM (EN) The Muslimische Studenteninitiative is a muslim student association from students for students where everyone and every religion is welcome. We are the voice of muslim students at the university. With us you can get to know different cultures and nationalities and the possibility to be part of a broad network inside and outside the campus. We offer you social events, eid festivals, religious services, counseling, study groups and a lot more. | Recording not available |