Welcome to Munich

  • English
  • Online/Distance
  • Variable, self-paced
  • 45 €, Discounts available

About 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!

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Why this program?

In this course you will learn about top universities in Munich to make your study-abroad dream come true. You will learn what to do before coming to Munich 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.

Details

  • Certificate: After successful completion of the final exam, participants will receive a certificate from Coursera and the Technical University of Munich.
  • Provider: Coursera
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Language: English
  • Format: Online
  • Program Fee: 45 €
    The course is free of charge for TUM students. To take advantage of this offer, please contact us at: mooc@lll.tum.de

*Based on our experience, the German tax benefits help many of our participants to self-finance their education as these can be worth of up to 50% of tuition fees and program related travel costs. Please, consult your personal tax advisor for more details. For participants of our programs residing outside Germany this might be applicable, please check the situation with the local tax authorities in your country of residence.

Contents

Module 1: Why Munich?
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.

Module 2: Why TUM?
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.

Module 3: Preparations for your stay in Munich
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.

Module 4: Getting started – first steps
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.

Module 5: Student life at the university
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.

Module 6: Student life – leisure time
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.

PRICING MODELS AND PACKAGES

Verified Track

  • Price: €45
  • Access to course material: unlimited
  • Shareable certificate upon completition: included
  • Graded assignments and exams: included

Audit-Track:

  • Free
  • Access to course material: unlimited
  • Shareable certificate upon completition: not included
  • Graded assignments and exams: not included

Lecturers

  • M.A. Mogan Ramesh
  • Nathalie Koblischke

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