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TU Munich Study/Work Abroad Program

TUM - TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITäT MüNCHEN
Program Level: Undergraduate
Number of Weeks/Term: 16


BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.

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LOCATION INFORMATION
Germany
Germany is one of the world's leading industrialized countries. Located in Europe, it is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Germany is a democratic parliamentary federal republic, made up of 16 states, which in certain spheres act independently of the federation. Germany was unified as a nation state during the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.

The Federal Republic of Germany is a member state of the United Nations, NATO, the G8 and the G4 nations, and is a founding member of the European Union. It is the European Union's most populous and economically most powerful member state.

Munich
The Bavarian city of Munich, centre of southern Germany, is one of the country's favourite tourist destinations, offering a unique combination of modern flair and traditional charm, all mixed together with a heavy helping of "Gemutlichkeit," the special German term for hearty, happy, healthy togetherness.

Traditionally the city, famous for its breweries and beer halls, conjures up images of jolly red-cheeked, portly men in lederhosen, downing steins of beer. There is plenty of this fun to be had, but Munich and the Bavarian region have plenty more to recommend it to visitors. The city has numerous great museums, art treasures, hi-tech industries and gems of Gothic and Baroque architecture. It is also the gateway to the Bavarian Alps, drawing winter sports enthusiasts from near and far.

Munich itself was founded in 1158 on the River Isar, and acquired its name, Munchen (home of the monks) from its first monastery. It was the monks who started the beer brewing tradition for which the city is now world famous, particularly since it started celebrating an annual beer festival in 1810. Today close to six million people visit the Oktoberfest every year.
(Information obtained from www.worldtravels.com)

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PROGRAM DATES
Academic Year: October - July
Spring Term: April - July

NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the spring or for a full academic year.
An intensive German language session is offered before the start of the semester to help you prepare for your time in Germany.

YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2004

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HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
With about 20.000 students, 480 professors, and approximately 8.500 total staff (Rechts der Isar University Hospital included), the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) is a university of manageable proportions. It has three main campuses to its name, namely in Munich (where the central campus is located), Garching and Weihenstephan/Freising.

TUM holds a unique position in Europe in terms of the choice of fields it offers. The courses cover all areas of the natural and engineering sciences, along with medicine and life sciences.

For more information, click here and click here

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ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Subject Areas Available:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • German
  • Modern Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics

Language Information
All courses are taught in German. GT recommends that students complete at least 2 years of college level German or have the equivalent advanced/3000 level of skills before participating in this program.

An intensive German language session is offered before the start of the semester to help you prepare for your time in Germany. You may also choose to participate in the German Languages for Business and Technology (LBAT) summer program before you study at TUM. German LBAT information is available online: click here

Course Information
For detailed course information: click here

Internship Information
There is also the option of studying at TUM for the fall term and participating in an internship with corporations such as Siemens for the spring and summer. This International Study and Internship Program is jointly coordinated by the School of Modern Languages, the Division of Professional Practice, and the Office of International Education. Internship opportunities are available for Engineering, Computing, GEML, IAML, and Management students. For more information on the International Internship component of this program, see the web site for the School of Modern Languages: click here or for more information contact Debbie Gulick in the Work Abroad Office at debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu.

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CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.

For detailed credit transfer instructions click here

For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here

Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.

CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.

TUM uses the SWS German Credit System:
1 SWS credit = 1.607 GT credits or .622 SWS = 1 GT credit

GRADING SYSTEM
TUM uses the grading system listed below:
German Grade = US Grade
1.0-2.7 = A
2.8-3.9 = B
4.0-4.9 = C
5/6 = F

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

  • Georgia Tech degree-seeking undergraduate student
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • completed at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation
  • at least 18 years of age by the program's departure date
  • enroll in 12 or more credit hours at the host institution and earn a C or higher for each course
  • international students (non-US citizens) may have additional requirements set by the overseas university
  • all students must have completed all the prerequisites for any courses they wish to take
  • provide evidence of adequate level of German (recommend 3000 level German)

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    PROGRAM COSTS
    Semester Program participants must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are studying abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.

    DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) created the Undergraduate Scholarship Program to support undergraduate US and Canadian students interested in studying, doing research, or completing an internship in Germany. The scholarship review committee is looking for students who are currently Sophomores or Juniors in any academic field, are seeking DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year, and demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and who explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals. The application deadline is generally in late January for the following academic year. More information about this scholarship opportunity is available on the DAAD web site: click here

    The currency used in Germany is the Euro (EUR). Exchange rates fluctuate so check the newspaper or click here current rates.

    DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here

    Following are cost estimates for one semester at TU Munich that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.

    In State Tuition $3,035
    Out of State Tuition $3,285
    GT Mandatory Fees $718
    Books and Supplies $250
    Administrative and/or Application fees $0
    Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $1,330
    Roundtrip Airfare $1,200
    Room and Board $3,625
    Additional Language Instruction $0
    Mandatory Insurance $150
    Total $10,308 (in state)
    $10,558(out of state)

    *Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.

    *Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.

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    HOUSING AND MEALS
    Housing

  • on-campus residence halls
  • off-campus apartment/room for rent

    The Centre for International Affairs offers assistance to find accommodation for exchange students, placing them in residence halls and private accommodations. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will be placed in a room because the TUM, unlike many other universities, does not have its own residence halls.
    For this reason, it is very important that you apply to the Housing Office as soon as possible. If you are fortunate enough to be assigned a place in a residence hall, your contract will be limited to one year and cannot be renewed or extended.

    Contacting other institutions which provide housing assistance is worthwhile because they generally have a wide range of private rooms at their disposal. For information on these institutions/organizations click here

    Meals
  • NO meal plan
  • on-campus dining

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    INSURANCE
    Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, go to click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.

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    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
    Sports facilities are provided for students, whereas most of the acivities are concentrated in the Olympic Centre in the northern part of the city. Sports at TUM include, but are not limited to baseball, badminton, tennis, and skiing. Cultural activities on campus and around the city are offered for exchange students by different student organizations on campus.

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    CLIMATE
    Coastal regions of Germany have a temperate climate with warm summers and mild cloudy winters. Inland, the climate is more continental with warmer summers and colder winters. The Alpine and upland regions have cooler weather and more rain. Rain can be expected throughout the country all year round. The average temperature in Munich is between 35ºF (January) and 63ºF (July), the annual precipitation is about 31 inches.

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    VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
    Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here

    U.S. citizens are allowed to stay in Germany for 90 days without a visa. For stays of more than 90 days, you must apply for a visa. For visa information, contact the German Consulate in Atlanta click here

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    YOUR NEXT STEPS
    To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:

  • Visit the ML web link which describes in detail the process of applying for this exchange: click here
  • Attend an exchange program information session. For dates visit: click here. If you are unable to attend, please make an appointment with the OIE staff member listed below.
  • Download the OIE Exchange and Study/Work Abroad Application instructions at click here and submit the completed application by the appropriate deadline.
  • Deadlines: Fall/academic year/summer applications are generally due in mid-February. Spring applications are generally due in early to mid-September. Specifics are listed in the application packet.
  • Visit the host institution's course information link located under "academic disciplines". Print course descriptions of all the courses of interest that you believe will fit into your GT academic plan.
  • Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor to review course options, bring course descriptions to help.
  • If you need to get or renew a passport, you should start that process now! Passport information is online: click here.
  • For financial aid information click here
  • For scholarship information click here

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    EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
    click here

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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Ms. Becky Gunter, Semester Study Abroad Advisor
    GT Office of International Education
    631 Cherry Street
    Savant Building, Suite 211
    Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
    Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
    E-mail: becky.gunter@oie.gatech.edu
    OIE web site: click here



    Host/Program Web Site: click here

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    Hidden Fields:
    Munich
    Germany
    Europe
    Semester
    16
    12
    German
    For more info, contact OIE.
    Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
    GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host university’s students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.

    In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.

    In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
    GT’s International Plan: More than just study abroad
    Your major is participating in this new initiative!
    The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, “BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan.” For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here