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What you'll learn
You will understand what makes Munich a special place to study
You will know where you can get the most important information regarding your stay in Munich.
You will be able to evaluate if Munich might be the right place for you to study and what possibilities in personal development you will gain.
You will know about the timeline and the planning steps it takes to successfully apply and study in Munich.
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There are 8 modules in this course
Would you like to spend some time of your study experience or even your whole study course abroad? Did you hear about the top universities in Germany? Then "Welcome to Munich"!
In the first modules of this course we will show you, why Munich and its universities - especially the Technical University of Munich - will be a rewarding choice for you while making your dream of studying abroad come true. In the next modules you will learn what you have to do before coming here and how to get started at the university once you've arrived. And last but not least, we will provide you with tips and information about how to find your study-life-balance in Munich and the surrounding areas. What are you waiting for? Start this course now and we will see you soon in Munich!
Welcome to our MOOC! You will get to know the course instructors and more information about the course structure, course rules and where to get help if needed.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Get to know the MOOC•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- Introductory reading•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Introduce yourself!•10 minutes
This module focuses on the city of Munich and why it is such a great choice to spend your time abroad here. We will give you some information about the city itself, but also about the biggest universities - the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, the Hochschule München and the Technische Universität München.
What's included
3 videos6 readings1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- 10 Reasons why Munich is a great city to study•4 minutes
- Why did you choose Munich? •1 minute
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- Optional: Links to get to know the city•10 minutes
- Facts and figures: Bavaria and Munich•10 minutes
- Facts and Figures: the biggest Universities in Munich at a glance•15 minutes
- Getting to know the universities - important links•10 minutes
- Student survey results•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- What do YOU think?•10 minutes
This module will give you some information about Munich as a city and its universities. You will also hear some personal statements of international students on why TUM is a great university to pursue a degree.
What's included
4 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Introduction Video•1 minute
- TUM Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to the Technical University of Munich •3 minutes
- Group interview •2 minutes
4 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- Important Links: TUM•10 minutes
- Getting to know TUM•10 minutes
- Student survey•3 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- First impressions about TUM•10 minutes
Now it's time for action! We will provide information about where to seek advice and get the proper info. Also we will show you what you need to know as an exchange or degree seeking student. Furthermore, securing an accommodation in Munich will be a big topic in this module.
What's included
4 videos8 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Introduction Video•0 minutes
- CST - General student advising•2 minutes
- Learning German •2 minutes
- Students' experience•3 minutes
8 readings•Total 75 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- General Information•10 minutes
- What you need to know•5 minutes
- What you need to know•5 minutes
- German courses online•10 minutes
- Living in Munich•10 minutes
- FAQs: Accommodation•20 minutes
- Living expenses•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 12 minutes
- One quick Quiz-Question•2 minutes
- Test your knowledge on Finding Accommodation•4 minutes
- What do you estimate?•2 minutes
- True or false?•2 minutes
- Who's your contact?•2 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Challenges•10 minutes
When finally they arrive in Munich, for many students it's not really easy to accommodate. Therefore we will show you, what needs to be done after you move here, as well as provide tips on how to explore your new hometown and a new culture.
What's included
4 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
4 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction •1 minute
- Student voices•6 minutes
- Interview: Cultural standards and culture blues •7 minutes
- Interview: Buddy Program •8 minutes
6 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- What you need to do after your arrival - a checklist for the basics•10 minutes
- Explore a new City_Transport•10 minutes
- Explore a new City - Neighbourhoods•15 minutes
- Tips for a good start•20 minutes
- A quick overview for degree seeking students•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 13 minutes
- Do you know your way around Munich?•8 minutes
- Thoughts on Culture•5 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- New Beginnings•10 minutes
- Differences•10 minutes
Once you are settled, it's not long until university starts! We will show you what's important to know about the German Study System as well as some useful information about your daily life as a student.
What's included
12 videos10 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
12 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•1 minute
- Student voices: Studying in Germany•3 minutes
- Interview Karla •5 minutes
- Karla's WG Life in Munich•2 minutes
- TUMi Interview Bergmann•1 minute
- Student Voices: orientation weeks•1 minute
- Orientation weeks for exchange students•1 minute
- Information for degree seeking students•1 minute
- Offers for degree seeking students•2 minutes
- Language Center•3 minutes
- Activities for international students•2 minutes
- Language Center •1 minute
10 readings•Total 75 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- German study system•20 minutes
- Social study skills•8 minutes
- Amenities for Students•15 minutes
- ProLehre Study tips•3 minutes
- Interview with TUM Grading Office•5 minutes
- What are orientation weeks?•3 minutes
- Information for exchange students•3 minutes
- Information for degree seeking students•3 minutes
- Activities during the semester•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 22 minutes
- Test your knowledge on studying in Germany•6 minutes
- Find out what you know about orientation at TUM!•10 minutes
- Do you know about activities during the semester?•6 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Studying in Germany•10 minutes
Unfortunately, for some "leisure time" means also "sidejob time", so we have some information about the regularities concerning working as an international student in Germany. Finally: Last but not least - let's have some fun! We will provide you with some tips on what to do in Munich and nice trips to surrounding landmarks.
What's included
6 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
6 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Introduction•0 minutes
- Student voices: Financing your stay•3 minutes
- New Video•1 minute
- Oktoberfest Munich•3 minutes
- Christkindlmarkt•1 minute
- Favorite places•3 minutes
4 readings•Total 48 minutes
- Guiding questions•5 minutes
- Side Jobs•10 minutes
- Leisure activities in Munich•13 minutes
- Day Trips•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Work it!•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Finances•10 minutes
- Plans•10 minutes
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What's included
1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Last words from your MOOC-Team•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Thank you and Goodbye!•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Feedback•10 minutes
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Reviewed on May 11, 2024
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