Going abroad with TUM

TUM stands for a cosmopolitan attitude and international scientific exchange. Through exchange programs such as Erasmus+, TUMexchange, ATHENS and further possibilities for grants, the TUM Global & Alumni Office offers a wide variety of opportunities for TUM students, scientists and staff members in gaining international experience.

Study abroad

Two TUM students during their stay abroad in South Korea

During your studies at TUM you have the opportunity to study abroad for up to two semesters. Learn more about the programs the IC can offer you.

Internship abroad

TUM student during her stay abroad doing an internship in Rotterdam

The TUM Global & Alumni Office supports international internships through programs like Erasmus+. Inform yourself about all your options here.

Research and Teaching

TUM International Center Forschung und Lehre

TUM supports researchers in establishing international cooperation. Learn more about our funding opportunities for research and teaching purposes.

Training abroad

Aalto staff and guests sitting around a table with their laptops

Employees of TUM can take part in international trainings. Learn more about our offer for further education.

Inspiration for your stay abroad: TUM Community & experience reports

TUM Studierende und Alumni treffen sich beim TUM Asia Alumni Stammtisch

Are you looking for contact with TUM students or alumni from your destination region? Use the member search or interest groups of the TUM Community and network worldwide.

Moreover, you can find useful tips for the preparation and realization of your stay abroad as well as direct contact possibilities to students who have already been abroad in the personal experience reports of your fellow students.

Housing forum

Accommodation offers from TUM students for international exchange students

Munich and Garching

You are going abroad and would like to exchange or rent your room / apartment in Munich or Garching to an international exchange student while you are away? The TUM Global & Alumni Office gladly assists you with the placement. Please download this form for accommodation offers, fill it out and send it via email to Anna Kondratskaya.

Please consider the relevant deadlines:

Offers for winter semester by 5 July
Offers for summer semester by 15 January

Freising, Straubing and Heilbronn

TUM students from Freising, Straubing and Heilbronn should contact the respective coordinator regarding accommodation offers for exchange students.