During the regular semester, the Language Center offers German courses at all levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to students of the Technische Universität München. If you are interested in registering for any of the courses above A 1.2 level, you must present a recent placement test result.  The online placement test is accessible via the TUM learning platform at www.moodle.tum.de. You should register for courses via TUMonline.

Information on individual courses can be found in TUMonline and in the course overview.

TUM-Studierende und TUM-Mitarbeiter, die an einer Semesterarbeit, einer Präsentation oder an ihrer Doktorarbeit schreiben und Fragen zur Gliederung, zur Form oder zu Konventionen des wissenschaftlichen Formulierens auf Deutsch haben, können sich beraten lassen.

Sprechstunde ist jeden Mittwoch, 16.00 - 18.00 Uhr in der Arcisstraße 19, Raum 001

For doctoral candidates at the TUM, German courses run throughout the year in collaboration with TUM Graduate School are available at the Garching campus.

For employees and international researchers and scientists the Language Center offers eight-week evening courses at the TUM IAS at the Garching campus. Participation is free. If you are interested in taking a course, please follow the instructions on the registration form. In Weihenstephan you have the opportunity to attend the German as a Foreign Language round table at the university bar / Unibar once a week during the semester.

Employees with access to Tumonline can register for courses that run during the semester as well. Employees without access to Tumonline can apply for a free place in person by coming to the first class meeting (subject to availability).

The intensive courses offered during the spring and fall semester breaks consist of 60 hours and are equal to a semester course of four hours per week. This offer is meant for students and employees of TUM. The fee is 200 Euros. You can find further information on the site German Intensive Courses.

In preparation for studying at TUM, the International Office offers a pre-study course every September. It includes all the content of a comprehensive language class. The course gives you a chance not only to learn German, but to get acquainted with German science, culture and campus life. The Various Summer and Winter University programs also include language classes. You can find additional info here.

International applicants - except for those who have been admitted to special programs - need proof of German competency, for example DSH level 2 or 3 or TestDaF level 4, to participate in courses which are not offered in English. TUM does not offer any courses to prepare students for these exams. Certified TestDaF examination centers can be found worldwide at TestDaF-Institut. In Munich, the DSH exam can be taken at the Ludwig-Maximilians University and at the Hochschule München.
Students of the TUM who need a language certificate, for example for DAAD, can take a language test at the Language Center. Please contact your DaF lecturer for more information.

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