Information for Internationel Degree Students Welcome at TUM

Information for Internationel Degree Students Welcome at TUM Informatics! Lena Krone Consultation hours: please check the website Office: 00. 09. 037 Oct. 01 st, 2019 1

1. Enrolment • Degree certificate + Diploma • Health insurance (private vs. public) • Student Card (Student ID, library card, Mensa card. . . ) • Semester Ticket (Isar. Card Semester) Keep the receipt! Oct. 01 st, 2019 2

2. Living in Munich (and surroundings) and Germany • Accomodation • (TUM Housing Search Assistance) Registration of address (KVR or City hall; „Wohnungsgeberbestätigung“) • Bank account (free checking accounts for students) • Residence permit (proof of sufficient funds) • Broadcasting Fee (mandatory for each residence) • Liability Insurance (recommended); German: „Haftpflichtversicherung“ Oct. 01 st, 2019 3

3. Help and Support • Student Union: Advisory Network - Advice for students with children Legal advice Psychotherapeutic advice Scholarship advice Advice in case of discrimination and abuse etc. • Medical Care in Germany Oct. 01 st, 2019 4

4. Learning German / Working in Germany Learning German: • Registration for German courses in TUMonline: 11 Oct. 2019 (8: 30 am) Be quick to register! • German Matters: special German program over 3 semesters • Other schools offering German Courses: MVHS, Deutschkurse für Ausländer at LMU • Requirement of acquiring integrative German language skills Working in Germany: • Two rules: 120 full days / 240 half days per year (non-EU); 20 h/week (all students); see here • Career Opportunities, TUM Career Service Oct. 01 st, 2019 5

5. Social Events – Making friends • • • MINGA Mentoring Program TUMi: Orientation weeks, “Länderabend”, trips, etc. Talk. TUM[i: ] Language Café, Wed, 16 th Oct. , 3 -5. 30 pm Sports and Student Life International Day: Wed, 27 th May 2020 – come and participate! Tip: Intercultural Certificate Oct. 01 st, 2019 6