Mechanical Engineering B. Sc.

Here you will find all relevant forms for your degree program:

Recognitions

(Recognition of Achievements from Previous Studies / Semester Abroad)
Application for Recognition of Study and Examination Achievements
Letter of justification for the inclusion of a module in the Engineering Flexibilisation pillar 

Transfer of Study and Examination Achievements by Parallel Studies within TUM

Application for Transfer of Study and Examination Achievements by Parallel Studies (Antrag auf Leistungsnachtrag)

Modules

Current note: The application procedure for the integration of modules from other degree programs is currently being modified. In the meantime, please do not submit any applications based on the old form. You will receive all the necessary information and forms in good time before the next integration date (deadline 31.07.2026).

Internships

Internship proof

Examinations

Application for withdrawal from the examination

Written work

Minimum requirements for academic theses (formatting, cover page and declaration of independence)

Certificate documents

Activity list and routing slip (for recording special activities during the studies for documentation in the Diploma Supplement)

Exam Registration

All relevant times around exam registration can be found under Dates and Deadlines. 

Exam Deregistration 

Deregistration from an exam can usually be carried out independently in TUMonline up to 7 days before the respective exam date.

Withdrawal from exams

• Only reasons beyond the student's control will be accepted. The reasons for missing an exam must be substantiated by appropriate documentation. In the event of illness, a medical certificate must be submitted.
• The withdrawal request must be submitted immediately via email at bpa.me@ed.tum.de (Bachelor's Examination Board MW) or mpa.me@ed.tum.de (Master's Examination Board MW).
• Important: A withdrawal from an exam for approved reasons is equivalent to a deregistration from the exam. According to the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act, only failed exams may be retaken during a leave-of-absence semester. If you have been granted an approved exam withdrawal for a particular exam, this exam is not considered a repeat exam in the following semester and therefore cannot be taken as a repeat exam during a leave of absence semester.

Medical Certificate

• The medical certificate must be issued by a qualified physician and be based on an examination conducted on the day of the exam. A simple certificate of incapacity for work is not sufficient. The certificate must state the beginning and end of the exam-related incapacity due to illness.
• The certificate serves as the basis for the examination board’s decision on whether an incapacity to take the exam existed. Therefore, the certificate must clearly detail the impact of the illness on the student's ability to perform on the day of the exam. A mere confirmation that the student was unable to take the exam is not sufficient.
• A diagnosis does not need to be included, but the relevant physical and psychological effects caused by the illness must be clearly described so that it is evident why participation in the exam was not possible, for example, required bed rest or inability to travel to the exam location.
• Additionally, the certificate should always include a health prognosis stating that the condition is acute and not chronic or long-term.
• If inpatient hospital treatment is required on the day of the exam, an appropriate hospital certificate must be provided. 

Interruption of an Exam / Retroactive Withdrawal

• If an exam must be interrupted due to sudden illness during the exam, this must be reported to the supervisory staff, and a withdrawal request, along with a medical certificate issued on the day of the exam, must be submitted immediately to the Bachelor’s/Master’s Examination Board of Mechanical Engineering.
• If the exam is completed regularly, a withdrawal cannot be approved afterward.
• If a student takes an exam despite being aware of health issues or other performance-impairing circumstances, they cannot claim these impairments retroactively. See also the Academic Progress Check regulations.

When does it make sense to withdraw from an exam?
At TUM, there is usually no limit on the number of exam attempts or the repetition of individual exams - as long as you are within the permissible study progress (credit limits) according to § 10 of the General Academic and Examination Regulations. However, when is it necessary or sensible to withdraw from an examination?

1. Basic examinations HM1 and TM1 in the Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering: Participation in the two basic examinations, Higher Mathematics 1 and Technical Mechanics 1,hanics 1 is mandatory. They only have one retry at a time. The exams must be passed by the end of the second semester at the latest! An exam that has been registered but not taken will be considered a failed attempt. Accordingly, if you are unable to attend an examination date at short notice (e.g., due to illness or other valid reasons), you must immediately withdraw from the examination (with the submission of appropriate proof). This is how you prevent a failed attempt due to "no-show".
2. Problems with the study progress check in the Bachelor's or Master's degree: If you only just reach the credit hurdle of the study progress review, you should immediately apply for a withdrawal from the exam in question in the event of illness or other valid reasons in order to meet the immediacy of the valid reasons according to §10 General Academic and Examination Regulations. Valid reasons can only be given if the report is made immediately.

Please note that even in the case of recognized exam withdrawals, this does not automatically trigger an extension of the deadline. You must apply for this separately. The examination board decides on the granting of an extension of the deadline and § 10 General Academic and Examination Regulations applies.

Examination Notices

You will be informed by the Graduation Office and Academic Records Garching by e-mail that you can retrieve the official examination notice via TUMonline. Three days after dispatch, the notice is deemed to have been delivered! The objection period of one month runs from the date of service. An objection must always be filed in writing with the TUM Center for Study and Teaching - Studium und Lehre - Recht. If you have any questions about the decision, please contact the examination board responsible for you first. 

Exam results

You can find out your exam results in the following ways:

• Account statement from TUMonline: All results are listed here (for your own check).
• Transcript of Records from TUMonline: Only the passed exams are listed here.

Audit review

If students are unable to attend the examination for reasons beyond their control, they can apply for an alternative date. To do this, an informal application must be submitted immediately to the responsible examination board. The application must be accompanied by copies of the reason for the impediment (e.g. stay abroad, internship, illness, etc.). After receipt of the documents by the Examination Board, they will be reviewed and, if the subsequent inspection is approved, forwarded to the responsible examiner. For the purpose of scheduling an appointment with the responsible examiner, please give the Examination Board your consent to forward your personal data (e-mail address). Please note: Private reasons (e.g. holiday trips) cannot be taken into account. Inspection by an authorized representative is not possible (except in the case of pending opposition proceedings or legal disputes). review.

Repeat examinations

Repeat examinations are failed examinations for which you were registered and did not pass (grade 5.0) or were registered and did not appear (X n.e.). Withdrawing from an examination for recognized reasons is equivalent to deregistering from an examination. You will not be automatically registered for repeat examinations. All students must register for all exams independently in TUMonline via the study tree.

As a rule, examinations can be repeated as often as desired until passing, provided that the required academic progress to APSO § 10 is maintained.

Exceptions are:

• For Bachelor's students: According to § 38 para. 2 FPSO, the basic examinations HM 1 and TM 1 must be passed by the end of the 2nd semester and may only be repeated once within this period. The final thesis may only be repeated once within the required study progress.
• Bachelor’s thesis and Master’s thesis: The final thesis may only be repeated once within the required academic progress.

Compensation for disadvantages

APSO § 19 defines:

"If a student credibly demonstrates that he or she is unable to take the examination in whole or in part in the intended form due to a long-term or permanent physical disability or chronic illness, this can be compensated for by a corresponding extension of the working hours or a different design of the examination procedure."

The application for compensation for disadvantages must be submitted immediately at the beginning of the lecture period, but no later than 15 November in the winter semester and 15 May in the summer semester. The application for disadvantage compensation must be submitted to the responsible examination board. The application for compensation for disadvantages must be accompanied by a medical certificate. After receipt of your application for compensation for disadvantages, the examination board will examine with appropriate proof whether and, if so, in what form the compensation for disadvantages can be granted. You will receive a notification from the examination board. 

Further information about disadvantage compensation (including the application form) can be found on the central TUM page on the topic.

Compensation for disadvantages will not be granted in the case of acute, temporary illnesses or injuries. If necessary, please apply for a withdrawal from the examination due to severe restrictions. 

If you have any further questions, please also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 

Academic Progress Check

The academic progress check serves to verify whether the degree program is being completed within the prescribed time frame. For exam deadlines and credit requirements, please scroll to the bottom.

Extending or Suspending Deadlines for Requirements

Extending or suspending deadlines for requirements can only be granted for valid reasons in accordance with § 10 of the General Academic and Examination Regulations. Valid reasons are those beyond your own responsibility.

1. Extending or Suspending Deadlines for Requirements Due to Illness

• Extending or suspending deadlines for requirements can only be granted in cases of long-lasting, ongoing illness that prevents proper academic progress and that does not constitute a permanent chronic condition.
• The illness must be reported immediately to the responsible examination board and supported by meaningful medical certificates.
• A retrospective claim of illness after the examinations is not possible if no immediate notification has taken place.
• Anyone who takes exams despite being aware of their illness (including psychological problems) knowingly takes a risk and cannot subsequently claim illness as a reason for failing to meet the credit requirement.

2. Extending or Suspending Deadlines for Requirements Due to Other Reasons

• Extending or suspending deadlines for requirements may be granted in exceptional circumstances that were objectively not self-inflicted.
• Maternity protection or parental leave may also justify extending or suspending deadlines for requirements.
• Even in the case of extending or suspending deadlines for requirements for other reasons, immediate notification to the responsible examination board is required.

3. Reasons That are not Considered Valid

• Working to finance your studies, voluntary activities (including student clubs), caring for sick relatives, searching for accommodation, etc. (according to German examination law) are not considered valid reasons.

Definition of Immediate Notification

In legal terms, "immediately" means "without culpable delay," i.e. as soon as the obstacle occurs or is foreseeable.

Decision on Extending or Suspending Deadlines for Requirements 

• Extending or suspending deadlines for requirements are always decided by the examination board in accordance with § 10 General Academic and Examination Regulations.
• The decision is made in the examination board meeting after the end of the semester.

Please Note

According to the regulations of the General Academic and Examination Regulations, the existence of valid reasons does not automatically entitle you to an extension of deadlines. The examination board also considers your entire academic progress in its decision.

Application Process

• An application for extending or suspending deadlines for requirements must be submitted as a single compiled PDF via e-mail to the responsible examination board.
• Relevant supporting documents must be attached to the application, such as a qualified medical certificate or other evidence that credibly demonstrates the valid reason.
• Strongly recommended: Attend the personal office hours of the secretary to the examination board for clarification of your individual situation before submitting the application.

Medical Certificate

• A medical certificate for applying for extending or suspending deadlines for requirements due to long-term illness must describe how the specific impairment affected your studies, i.e. to what extent the illness prevented your participation in or progress in your studies.
• It must state when the initial examination/treatment by the relevant doctor took place and exactly when you were ill.
• If the illness is still ongoing, a health prognosis by the attending physician is also important. 

When and How Academic Progress Check Takes Place

• Examination results achieved by the end of the first week of lectures, including the credits awarded for them, are assigned to the previous semester in accordance with § 14 General Academic and Examination Regulations. The relevant date is the date of the examination, not the date of the assessment. Academic Progress Check only takes place after grades have been finalized.
• It is checked that all module examinations are valid at the time of grade finalization and that the corresponding credits have been recorded in TUMonline.

Please note

• Pay attention to the examination date. To which semester will your achievement be assigned?
• Recognition requests (including for the engineering internship in the Bachelor's Degree Programm) must be submitted no later than the end of the first week of lectures if the credits are still needed to meet the credit requirement.
• Term papers/theses, including the presentation, must be submitted or held by the end of the first week of lectures at the latest.

Examination Deadlines and Credit Requirements

The applicable General Academic and Examination Regulations, especially § 10 APSO and § 38 of the Program-Specific Academic and Examination Regulations, are decisive.

Bachelor's Degree Program:

• By the end of the 2nd semester, the basic examinations Higher Mathematics 1 and Technical Mechanics 1 must have been successfully passed.
• By the end of the 3rd semester, at least 30 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 4th semester, at least 60 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 5th semester, at least 90 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 6th semester, a total of 120 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 7th semester, a total of 150 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 8th semester, a total of 180 ECTS must be achieved.

Master's Degree Program:

• By the end of the 2nd semester, at least one passed Master's module must be proven. This module may not be from the engineering flexibility pillar (Flexi pillar (§ 38 of the Program-Specific Academic and Examination Regulations).
• By the end of the 3rd semester, at least 30 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 4th semester, at least 60 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 5th semester, at least 90 ECTS must be achieved.
• By the end of the 6th semester, a total of 120 ECTS must be achieved.

There is the possibility of a stay abroad at a European or non-European partner university. Double degree programmes have been agreed with selected universities. You can find more information about the various options for a stay abroad on the website of the TUM Global & Alumni Office.

At the TUM School of Engineering and Design, there is also a contact person for international affairs who will support you in planning and organization (contact see Student counseling > International Exchange).

Here you will find information on frequently asked questions about your degree programme.

Academic Progress Check

• For questions regarding academic progress check (hardship cases), please refer to the academic progress check.

Graduation certificate

• What certificate documents will I receive after graduation?
  Your graduation documents consist of the following documents:- Certificate- 
  Diploma Supplement- Transcript of Records (ToR)- Grading table
• When will I receive my report card at the earliest?
  If at least 180 credits have been earned in the Bachelor's programme and at least 120 credits in the Master's programme in accordance with the respective FPSO. For registered additional subjects, please contact your responsible examination board before issuing your certificate.
• How do I apply for my Bachelor's/Master's certificate?
  After booking the last required successfully completed examination to pass the Bachelor's or Master's degree program, the Study and Examination Management of the Examination Board will automatically send you an e-mail within a few working days with the following request:
  1. Check your proof of achievement for completeness and accuracy, especially the titles of the scientific papers.
  2. Contact  the responsible examination board again with possible correction requests. Even if no correction needs to be made, we still need positive feedback from you.
• How long does it take to complete the final documents? When will I receive a certificate of graduation?
  The preparation of the final documents is carried out by the "Graduation Office and Academic Records" department in Garching and usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.The order for the preparation of your graduation documents will be sent to the "Graduation Office and Academic Records" department within a few working days after your positive feedback to the examination board. You will be notified of this. You will then receive a certificate of graduation within a few working days. You will receive an e-mail as soon as the certificate of completion has been issued. Immediately afterwards, you can download the document from your student file. The graduation certificate, which is provided with an advanced digital seal in accordance with EU Regulation 910/2014, will then be available for download in TUMonline in the "Student File" application. Further information and contact details can be found on the TUM page on graduation documents. For exmatriculation: Please read all information on the TUM page for exmatriculation.
• Is it clear on the certificate how many semesters I needed to graduate?
  No. There is no semester number on the certificate. The date of the last performance (submission of the thesis/presentation date if it took place after the six-month processing period or last examination) is the date of the certificate. In the Bachelor's programme, the last achievement can also be the recognition of the industrial internship.
• Is it clear on the report card how many times I have taken an exam?
  No. The certificate itself only lists the grade of your thesis (with the topic of your thesis) and the overall grade.
• Assignment of the examination performance - How are my modules assigned in the Transcript of Records (ToR)?
  TUMonline automatically assigns your best-graded examination results (taking into account the examination requirements in the applicable subject examination and study regulations). If you still prefer other modules, please contact the secretary of your examination board directly (see box on the right side of the screen for contact details). 

Modules and Courses

• Course changes and module lists
  Where and how do I find out about changes to the course catalogue/module lists?
  Take a look at "My Studies" in TUMonline. Changes in the module lists are applied directly there. Please note that changes only take effect at the beginning of the respective following semester (01.10. and 01.04.) and are therefore visible in "My Studies". 
   
• Free Subjects
  What are free subjects?
  The correct name is "additional subjects" (see below).  
   

• Courses
  What are courses?
  TUM explains courses.

  How do I register for courses?
  Follow the explanation for registering for courses. You can also find  more information here.
  
  How are places allocated for courses?
  For the winter semester 2020/2021, the registration process in TUMonline has been  changed. For normal courses, such as lectures, exercises, etc., there is usually no restriction on participation. Anyone who registers can participate in the course. Please note: For university internships, places are allocated via the registration system in TUMonline according to certain criteria.
   

• Module handbook
  Where can I find the module handbook?
  The instructions for generating your module handbook can be found under Documents. 
   
• Specialisation certificate
  (only valid for students of the degree programme M.Sc. Entwicklung, Produktion und Management im Maschinenbau) 
  
  Who can get a certificate?
  Students enrolled in the Master's degree program in Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering who develop a specific focus in the degree program through their choice of modules have the opportunity to receive a certificate of specialization in addition to their Master's certificate. You can see whether you have earned the credits according to the specifications in your study tree in TUMonline.
  
  What are the possible priorities?
  Three different specializations are possible: Development and Design, Production Engineering and Logistics, Management in Mechanical Engineering- For a certificate in the field of development and design, you need at least 25 credits from the Master's module specialization area of the same name, of which at least 10 credits from the core modules of this specialization area and at least 5 credits from the other pillar modules of this specialization area. The requirements for the minimum occupancy rules in the area of the Master's modules, which are defined in the Examination and Study Regulations for the Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering degree programme, continue to apply without prejudice.- For a certificate in the field of Production Engineering and Logistics, you need at least 25 credits from the Master's module specialisation area of the same name, of which at least 10 credits from the core modules of this specialisation area and at least 5 credits from the other pillar modules of this focus area. The requirements for the minimum registration rules in the area of the Master's modules, which are defined in the Subject Examination and Study Regulations for the Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering degree program, continue to apply without prejudice.- For a certificate in the field of Management in Mechanical Engineering, you need at least 25 credits from the Master's module specialization area of the same name, of which at least 10 credits from the core modules of this specialization area and at least 5 credits from the other pillar modules of this focus area. The requirements for the minimum registration rules in the area of Master's modules, which are defined in the Subject Examination and Study Regulations for the Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering degree programme, continue to apply without prejudice.
  
  How do I apply for the certificate?
  If you have completed all the achievements you need to graduate, please contact the Master's Examination Board in Mechanical Engineering and let them know that you want to apply for a certificate in addition to your degree certificate. The Master's Examination Board will then make all necessary entries in TUMonline. Then please print out your Transcript of Records and contact your program coordinator, who will take care of issuing the certificate. You will receive the contact details of the contact person when applying for the degree certificate at the Master's Examination Board in Mechanical Engineering.
   
• Modules from study programs outside of one's own course of study
  I would like to contribute a TUM module from another degree program. Is that possible?
  If you would like to take an internal TUM module that is not integrated into your degree program, you can submit an application for integration of a TUM module to the degree program at the module administration under module.studium@ed.tum.de with the subject "Module Integration ME". The programme managers then check the relevance of the content for your degree programme. If they agree, as well as the responsible examination board, the module coordinator and, if applicable, the exporting TUM school, the module can be integrated into your degree program. Binding submission deadlines are 31.01 for the following summer semester and 31.07 for the following winter semester. 
  Current note: The application procedure is currently being modified. In the meantime, please do not submit any applications based on the old form. You will receive all the necessary information and forms in good time before the next integration date (deadline 31.07.2026). 
  
  I would like to contribute a module from another university in Germany or abroad. Is that possible?
  Yes, you must submit an application for recognition. See Recognition. 
   
• TUMonline
  Where can I get help with questions about TUMonline?
  First, read theTUMonline Instructionsfor students. Get more helpon the website of TUM-IT. Please also note the specialAssistancefor the exam registration area.
   
• Additional subjects
  Can I take modules that are not included in my degree programme?
  Yes, you can theoretically take any module offered at TUM and whose individual admission requirements you meet. In TUMonline, select "Free Registration" when registering for exams. Such modules are visually separated in the TUMonline account statement as "additional subjects". The assessment and credits of the additional subjects are not relevant for the calculation of grades in your degree programme and are not included in the total number of credits.
  
  Do the additional subjects have to be passed?
  No. Failed additional subjects are not listed in the certificate.
  
  Which achievements can be listed as additional subjects in the certificate?
  All examinations taken at TUM that are not used for graduation.
  
  Are the additional subjects listed in my certificate documents?
  Yes. The Transcript of Records (attachment to the certificate) contains all examinations completed in a structured form.

General

• Leave of Absence
  How do I apply for a leave of absence?
  Leave of absence is regulated in §§ 11 and 12 of the Enrollment, Re-registration, Leave of Absence and Exmatriculation Statutes of the Technical University of Munich. The following information regarding the leave of absence semester can be found there: reasons for leave of absence, duration, application deadlines, procedure. Please note that the approval of leave semesters is per student and not per degree program, i.e. leave semesters will also be credited to future degree programs. Further information can be found on the TUM page on leave of absence. The application for leave of absence can be downloaded from TUMonline. Please submit this application to the TUM Center for Study and Teaching, Department of Application and Enrollment (address is on the leave of absence form).
  
  Can I take my first attempts during the leave of absence?
  No. The exception is leave of absence due to pregnancy or parenthood. See also under Parental Leave/Maternity Protection (see below).
  
  Can I take repeat examinations during the leave of absence?
  Yes, you can take repeat exams. Withdrawing from an examination for recognised reasons is equivalent to deregistering from an examination. According to the provisions of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act, only failed examinations can be written as repeat examinations during the leave of absence. If you have been notified of a withdrawal from an examination with a recognised reason (approved withdrawal from the examination), this examination is not considered a repeat examination in the next semester and can therefore not be taken as a repeat examination during the leave of absence.
  
  Is there a credit limit for repeat examinations during a leave of absence?
  No.
  
  I cannot register for exams via TUMonline during the leave of absence semester (or parental leave). What do I have to do?
  It should be possible to register for repeat examinations. If you have any problems, please contact your responsible examination board immediately.
  
  Can I submit/start an academic thesis (research practice, thesis) during the leave of absence?
  No. During the leave of absence, you are not allowed to carry out any academic work (research practice, thesis). This means that you must submit the academic paper before the start of the leave of absence semester or you may only start it afterwards. The requirements according to §14 para. 1 sentence 4 of the APSO in the currently valid version apply to the submission, i.e. if you have registered your research practice/thesis in the previous semester, you can submit it until the end of the first week of lectures of the new semester (= leave of absence). By the end of the first week of lectures, the presentation must also be given when the final thesis is submitted. (Exception parental leave).
  
  Can the processing time of an academic paper (research practice, thesis) be interrupted by a semester off?
  No, this is not possible. Scientific work must be started AND completed before the leave of absence semester or must be started AND completed after the leave of absence.
  
  Can I have my achievements recognised during the leave of absence?
  Please see under the point Recognition of Examinations.
  
  Will my semester continue to be counted during the leave of absence?
  In principle, no. According to ImmatSatzung § 4 para. 5 sentence 1 in the currently valid version, one semester is credited for every 30 credits acquired. From 22 additional credits, another full semester will be credited. These credits do not include  the industrial internship and do not include  the re-examinations.
  
  Do I also have to pay tuition fees if I am on leave?
  Yes, the student union fee, etc. must also be paid during the leave of absence. Binding information is only available from the TUM Center for Study and Teaching Student Financing.
  
  Can I take a leave of absence if I have not reached the required number of credits in the previous semester?
  No, this is not possible. The study progress check in accordance with the General Examination and Study Regulations (APSO) § 10 always takes effect at the end of the semester.If the student has not reached the required number of credits at the end of the examination period, the student will be exmatriculated at the end of the semester in which the final failed notification was sent out (usually the following semester). It is then no longer possible to continue your studies or take a leave of absence for the following semester; applications for leave of absence that have already been submitted are irrelevant due to the exmatriculation.
   
• Corona semester
  What applies from the summer semester 2022?
  Since the summer semester 2022, no special rules have applied with regard to study progress, standard period of study or other aspects of examination law. If a corresponding extension of the deadlines has been granted in the "Corona semesters" (summer semester 2020, winter semester 2020/21, summer semester 2021 and/or winter semester 2021/22), this will remain in place.
  
  How will the study progress monitoring be postponed through the Corona semesters?
  For students who were enrolled in the summer semester 2020, winter semester 2020/2021, summer semester 2021 and/or winter semester 2021/2022 and were not on leave of absence, the deadlines for the provision of the minimum credit amounts within the framework of the study progress review for the further course of study were extended by the university management by one semester in each case (provided that there was an entitlement to an examination in the respective semester(s)). These examination regulations (extension of the study progress control in the above-mentioned Corona semesters) were made in order to take into account the Corona-related restrictions. This regulation was made centrally for all students and did not require a separate application to the responsible examination board. 
   
• Parental leave/maternity leave
  How long can I take leave of absence due to parental leave?
  According to the enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence and exmatriculation statutes, leave of absence due to parental leave is possible for up to six semesters (in total, not per child). During this time, achievements can be made at TUM.
  
  What regulations apply to parental leave/maternity leave?
  According to APSO § 20, it is possible to take examinations despite a leave of absence, but repeat examinations can, but do not have to be taken.
   
• Feedback to the student council
  What is the task of the student council and how do I reach them?
  The Mechanical Engineering Student Council represents all students in the field of Mechanical Engineering in university policy committees and provides support during their studies. Feedback on the degree programs B.Sc. and M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
   Feedback on the degree program M.Sc. Automotive Engineering
  Feedback on  the degree program M.Sc. Energy and Process Engineering
  Feedback on the degree program M.Sc. Development, Production and Management in Mechanical Engineering
  Feedback on the degree program M.Sc. Mechatronics, Robotics and Biomechanical Engineering
  Feedback on the degree program M.Sc. Medical Engineering
   

• Enrollment/withdrawal from university
  Who is the responsible contact person for enrollment/exmatriculation?
  If you have any questions about enrollment/exmatriculation, please contact the Application and Enrollment Office, Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich, studium@tum.de.
  
  When will I be exmatriculated?
  Please read all information on the TUM page for exmatriculation.

  When will I be exmatriculated after successfully completing my studies?
  If you do not apply for exmatriculation at the Application and Enrollment Office, your exmatriculation will take place automatically at the end of the semester (31.3./30.9.) in which your graduation documents are issued, further information can be found on the TUM "Exmatriculation" page.

  When can contributions be refunded?
  Read the general information from TUM on the reimbursement of fees.

  How long do I have to be enrolled?
  You must be enrolled by the time of the last examination or submission of the final thesis. During the correction period of your last examination, enrolment is no longer required. Please note that the presentation for the final thesis is a course achievement in the sense of the APSO. The date of the presentation is decisive for your graduation if it takes place after the 6 months of processing time. You must be enrolled for the lecture. Exception: The lecture takes place up to and including one week after the start of lectures in the following semester (§14 para. 1).
  
  What does a day-specific exmatriculation on application mean?
  Exmatriculation upon application generally takes place at the end of the semester, unless you request the immediate effect of exmatriculation (see general information from TUM on exmatriculation). In this case, the exmatriculation takes place on the day of application. This means that the review of the study progress check is carried out for those students who  were enrolled in the entire pre-semester. The deadline is thus the last day of the semester. An earlier exmatriculation on a day-by-day basis means that the progress of your studies in the event of early exmatriculation will not be checked in the current semester.

  Specific information about the Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering:
  A day-specific exmatriculation before the end of the semester protects the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from a final failure even if HM1 and/or TM1 was not passed in the second attempt. (Background: HM1/TM1 are not basic and orientation examinations (GOPs) but basic examinations that must be successfully passed by the end of the second semester.) In the event of a day-specific exmatriculation up to the day before the examination date for HM1/TM1, students are no longer considered to be compulsorily registered for the examination date taking place for HM1/TM1. (Background: Enrollment at TUM is a prerequisite for registering for and attending an exam.) Please inform the Examination Board if you exmatriculate on request during the semester on a day-to-day basis, so that we can deregister you from the (compulsory) examinations if necessary. However, further studies in the same degree program can be refused: see § 8 ImmatS of the TUM: "Enrollment is to be refused if there is an obstacle to enrollment according to Art. 46 BayHSchG. It is to be refused if [...] the basic and orientation examination or section examination provided for the commencement of studies in the desired semester is not proven." I.e.: If you have failed the Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering HM1/TM1 even in the second attempt, you have exmatriculated on application to the exact day before the end of the second semester, you have reapplied for the same degree programme at a later date,  you will be denied enrollment. It is therefore no longer possible to continue studying in the same degree programme. If you are interested in another Bachelor's degree program at TUM (please note any changed application deadlines!), it is best to get an overview in the TUM study program database here and contact the responsible academic advisor. As long as the right to take examinations is maintained, you can apply again for the same or a related degree programme. However, please inquire  in advance at the university about the admission requirements.

• Ranking
  What is a semester-long ranking and where can I get it?
  You can download rankings during the semester under the following link https://app.srv.nat.tum.de/rnk/student. To do this, log in with your LRZ ID. If you have any problems retrieving the ranking, please contact bpa.me@ed.tum.de or mpa.me@ed.tum.de.
  
  Please note that
  • the ranking during the semester can be accessed after the winter semester from the end of May at the earliest / after the summer semester from the end of November at the earliest,
  • Rankings are created from the completed 2nd semester at the earliest and at the latest up to the completed 4th (Master's) or 6th (Bachelor's) semester,
  • it is not possible to issue a ranking during the current semester (evaluation only possible for the completed semester after the end of grades),
  • in the case of grade calculations for the Bachelor's degree, only the examination results of the compulsory modules of the degree programme are taken into account for the ranking up to the end of the fourth semester,
  • 30 ECTS per semester are taken into account when calculating grades for the Master's degree,
  • too few credits are weighted in the ranking with a grade of 4.1,
  • After successful completion of your studies, a grading table is automatically created together with the certificate by the Graduation Office and Academic Records department.
     
• Soft skills
  Where do I clarify my questions about soft skills?
  At the Center for Key Competencies.
  
  How does the recognition of soft skills work?
  Please see under Recognition.