TUM-China FutureShapers Summer School

• German languagen courses / Every morning (Monday-Friday) / Three 45-minute sessions per day
• Interactive and communicative learning formats
• Application of language skills in academic and everyday contexts
• Intercultural workshops with TUM students
• Certificate of participation upon completion of the program

• Visits to TUM campuses
• Introduction to the German university teaching and research system
• Academic exchange with TUM faculties and students

• Visits to international companies and research institutes in Munich
• Discussions on research collaboration in Europe
• Understanding the interaction between science, technology, and industry
• Networking sessions on internships, career paths, and professional opportunities

• Guided tours of Munich’s history and culture
• Museum visits (e.g. the Deutsches Museum)
• Bavarian cultural experiences
• Excursions and short trips to nearby cultural landmarks

Who Can Participate?

Participation in the TUM–China FutureShapers Summer School is exclusively open to students from TUM’s official Chinese partner universities:

• Tsinghua University
• Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS)
• Peking University
• Tongji University

Eligible applicants are currently enrolled Bachelor’s or Master’s students.

A total of 20 places are available.
Participants will be nominated and selected by the respective partner universities in coordination with TUM.

We particularly encourage students to apply who:

• Are fluent in English
• Ideally have some prior knowledge of German (any level welcome)
• Have a strong interest in studying or working in Germany
• Are curious about German culture and academic life

The participation fee is EUR 2,700 (Early Bird rate) or EUR 2,800 (regular rate).
An additional registration fee of EUR 200 applies.

Payment of the participation fee is only required after official admission to the program.

      Included in the Fee

• Academic program (e.g., faculty visits and company visits)
• German language course
• Organized cultural activities
• Public transportation within Germany during the program period
• 13 nights of accommodation at  https://apartmenthaus-international.de/startseite.html

• Program organization and on-site support

  Not Included

• International travel to and from Germany
• Personal expenses
• Meals (unless otherwise specified)

• Visa and insurance costs

   

Application deadlines are determined individually by the respective partner universities.

Application Rounds:

First Application Round (Early Bird)
Application deadline: 31 March 2026

Second Application Round (Regular)
Applications open from: 1 April 2026

Payment Deadlines:

Registration Fee (EUR 200)

• For the first application round: 20 April 2026
• For the second application round: 20 May 2026

Full Participation Fee (for all participants)
Payment deadline: 1 June 2026

Please note:
Applicants should also observe the specific internal deadlines set by their respective partner universities.

At the end of the Summer School, 5 to 7 outstanding participants will be selected based on their academic performance and active participation. These participants will receive a prize award of EUR 400 to EUR 800.

Cancellation until 31 May 2026

The participation fee will be fully refunded.
The registration fee of EUR 200 is non-refundable.

Cancellation from 1 June to 20 June 2026

50% of the participation fee will be refunded.
The registration fee of EUR 200 is non-refundable.

Cancellation from 21 June 2026 onwards

No refund is possible.

Special Regulation in Case of Visa Rejection

In the event of a documented visa rejection, the participation fee will be fully refunded. The registration fee of EUR 200 is non-refundable, as it covers administrative costs.