Making your thesis a success

Writing a thesis involves new tasks and questions. Here you will find information on formal requirements, relevant courses, and practical tips that will make it easier to plan and write your thesis.

Planning, writing, and submitting your thesis

Formal requirements for your thesis

Theses are subject to legal and administrative requirements. Here you will find out what you need to know about registering your thesis, the time allowed for completion, and submission.

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Courses on literature research and citation

Would you like to find relevant literature, use AI tools for your research, or keep track of numerous sources? The TUM University Library’s courses will show you how to do all this and cite sources correctly.

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Tips for your thesis

From choosing a topic and researching the literature to writing and submission, these tips will guide you through every stage of your bachelor’s or master’s thesis.

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English Writing Center and Schreibberatung German as a Foreign Language

The English Writing Center and the Schreibberatung German as a Foreign Language offer free one-to-one consulting in English or German writing to all members of the TUM community. The Center is staffed by both professional language instructors and student peer tutors, all of whom are native English or German speakers. They help you develop long-term proficiency in English or German writing, while polishing your actual texts in the process.

Thesis Topic Suggestions

Having trouble choosing a topic for your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis? Our Themenbörse posts current thesis topics from across the spectrum of TUM’s academic departments.

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