Studying at TUM, Freising, Germany

H_2_Da_Izzo

Hey,

I have applied for an MSc at TUM, Freising, near Munich.

Has anybody ever studied there?? Or studied in the Munich area?

Is college life in Germany much different to that of Ireland?

I am planning to get a part-time job. I see it as great way to improve my German. Have people done the same?

I have visited Freising before and it seems like a very nice, but strangely quiet town!

Thanks!

rawu

Well, I'm from the french speaking part of Switzerland and have studied in Berlin. Maybe I can help some.

Part-time work can be tricky in Germany due to their laws http://studygermany.mawista.com/funding-your-studies/#Working_Part-time_in_Germany http://www.studying-in-germany.org/working-and-social-security-system-in-germany/

Don't forget to check your living expenses ahead of time http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Germany&city=Munich

If you're eligible for a scholarship by the DAAD you'll have a nice time in Munchen https://www.daad.org/scholarship

H_2_Da_Izzo

Thanks for the tips!

Working in Germany isn't an issue if you're from an EU country. (it could be a different situation for people from Switzerland)

It looks like its too late to apply for the daad scholarships but BAfoG are still offering them so I'm going to try with them.

rawu

The issue isn't actually the work permit as much as it is a taxation problem. Once you pass a certain amount of income you will be taxed and will be treated differently by certain student-related institutions (in my example the dormitory).

Please do your research on this before making any decision!

Lexe

Hi OP,

Did you end up getting on the course? I'm considering studying in Germany next year. Would be curious to hear how you find it there?