Technical University of Munich: Practical Research Experience Program

• You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application. We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
• You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
• You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
• You must maintain a 70% average prior to your exchange departure

• Be a student in good standing in any of the above faculties.
• You should be a Bachelor or Master student (at least 2 years of undergraduate studies completed when starting with the TUM PREP project)
• Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Consider using a conversion scale to verify how your cumulative UBC average converts.
• Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website.

• Submit your Go Global application online. You can apply for up to 3 programs on one application.
• Go Global will contact you with instructions on how to apply to the partner and an electronic copy of your UBC transcript.

• Each research program will have detailed instructions on how to apply and strict submission deadlines.
• All research programs will need supporting documents that typically include:
  • Academic references (1 – 3)
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • UBC transcript

The Go Global Fee is an administrative fee required for all applicants to all Go Global programs. The fee is non-refundable. However, it may be adjusted under some circumstances. 

If you withdraw from Go Global
To withdraw from your Go Global Research Abroad program, you must contact Go Global to request a withdrawal. You will then be asked to complete a short withdrawal form. If you have questions or would like to request a withdrawal, please connect with your Go Global advisor or contact Go Global here.

For more information on the program and living costs while at TUM, please check out this page under Cost.

Housing
TUM Global & Alumni Office will support students in the organization of their accommodation (mostly reservation of dorm rooms).

$1,000 per research experience

Eligibility requirements

All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award near the start of the summer term.

To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses). If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term. 

Students may be eligible to receive a scholarship valued at 1200 € ($1800 CAD).