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Technische Universität München (TUM)

Arcisstr. 19, 80290 München, Germany, Munich
3.88 / 5 based on 162 reviews.

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85% of students recommend
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3.8/5
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4.2/5
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Academic
3.8/5
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4.0/5
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“It pays to apply for accommodation EARLY in advance. The accommodation problem in Munich is very serious and if you go there without any accommodation, you might have to pay a lot for last minute accommodation.” Read Review
desmondleow, Singapore

Technische Universität München review by desmondleow

Review by desmondleow, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Telecommunications, Siemens-TUM/NUS Student Exchange Award
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? It gives me the chance to learn more and interact with locals.
Personal comments:
Facilities need to be upgraded especially in the area of internet connectivity. The external environment needs to be spruce up as well especially the lighting at night.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The bierstube at olympia dorf is a nice place to have dinner, hangout with CHEAP beer. Cafe Muenchner Freiheit is an excellent place for ice-cream and people watching.
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
Basic German is a definite must to survive there. It is quite interesting to talk to locals and to find out their special customs. When I speak German to locals, they are pretty impressed with me and they are more friendly.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Company Sponsorship
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
The standard of living is not as high as Munich. Besides, transport is also pretty expensive.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
The cost of VISA application and renewal.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The cost of living in Munich and also that people can't really speak English very well.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Great location. Campus is right in the city centre. Excellent professors and great students.



FINAL COMMENTS

It pays to apply for accommodation EARLY in advance. The accommodation problem in Munich is very serious and if you go there without any accommodation, you might have to pay a lot for last minute accommodation.
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