TUM Language Center

The TUM Language Center plays a central role in the internationalization initiative of the Technical University Munich. We offer students and staff diverse opportunities to develop competence in a foreign language in addition to professional communication skills. Our program strongly emphasizes intercultural communication in the context of scientific research.

Currently all TUM Language Center services are being offered online.

Intensive Courses September/October

Registration intensive courses during semester break:

from July 15, 2021 in TUMonline:

Filter for semester "2021 S" and "Intensive Course" (EN) or "Blockkurs" (DE). Choose "2021 W" for the German intensive courses in October.

Intensive courses are offered in: Arabic, Chinese, German, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish

No "First Come First Served"!
More information.

Learn a language in WiSe 2021/2022

Registration for language courses during the winter semester:

20.09.2021 until 20.10.2021 in TUMonline:

Instructions for registration.

Examination credit will be given in the form of portfolio assignments completed during the semester.

No "First Come First Served"!
More information.

Writing Assistance German as a Foreign Language: Until further notice, writing assistance can only be offerd via Skype or Zoom. You will need your own PC/Laptop to be able to edit your text, as well as Internet connection.
English Coaching Program: appointments are still available and can be booked via the Coaching Calender. When you have booked time with a coach, please email them and discuss how you would like to 'meet'.
EWC: the English Writing Center will only be offering appointments via Skype for the foreseeable future. Please visit our website for more information and to make an appointment.
Chinese Online-Course: Online course for beginners, a quick way to speak and understand Chinese in 13 lectures for free.
Online-Tandem
Global Minds Webinar: Russia (18.01.2021), Portugal (21.01.2021)
English Courses for Staff: course online available
DaF language coaching available for new international professors (work in progress)
Intercultural communication - basic knowledge "Fit for exchange". Registration via TUM online
DaF for Staff
Online e-proctored English DAAD testing is now available: We are now offering a monthly test on Moodle using e-proctoring, further information on the English DAAD Testing webpage
Online e-proctored French DAAD testing is also available

Independently of the online courses at the TUM Language Center the vhb offers online-courses, as well. A late entry may still be possible. For more information please contact the vhb directly.