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Munich University of Applied Sciences, also known as Hochschule München, is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany and comprises 14 faculties covering a wide range of subjects, from engineering and business to social sciences and design.
The university offers a wide range of courses – over 70 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The number of students is over 17,000, which makes HM a very large educational institution.
Munich University of Applied Sciences’s location in the heart of the vibrant city of Munich offers students not only an inspiring environment for learning but also numerous opportunities for leisure activities and cultural experiences.
The first step is to apply to this program through Cal Poly’s abroad.calpoly.edu system, where we screen you for Cal Poly’s minimum eligibility requirements for participation in this program. The Cal Poly application will ask you to submit the following supplemental materials:
The coordinator for this program will review all applications after the application date has passed. Students will then be contacted to participate in a mandatory applicant review session. If approved, you will be nominated to the host university and will be allowed to move onto step three of this process.
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To be able to enroll at the university and/or to apply for your residence permit, you, as an exchange student, must have sufficient (either statutory or private) health insurance. Travel health insurance does not qualify as sufficient health insurance! Please read through the Health Insurance document for detailed information.
Flights And Arrival
It is important that you book your flights early. The price and travel costs vary depending on which airport you fly. We recommend booking your flight to Munich International Airport. When entering Germany, it is important to have all the important documents at hand. Hochschule München provides a Welcome Service for international exchange students to ensure that your arrival in Munich and settling into life at the university go as smoothly as possible. The Welcome Service is organized by the International Office. You can sign up for it in your application at HM. A few weeks after your acceptance at HM, your mentor will get in touch with you.
When you apply to HM for the semester abroad, you have to look for off-campus housing yourself. Finding accommodation in Munich is difficult but not impossible. The majority of students here rely on private accommodation.
Options include flat-sharing (approx. 500-600 € per month), privately run residence halls (approx. 400-600€ per month), or single-apartments (700-1000 € per month). Hochschule München receives a very limited amount of rooms (service-package rooms) from Studierendenwerk München that we allocate to our exchange students. To find off-campus housing, we recommend using the App “WG Gesucht” or applying at “Studentenwerk München.”
Every student must register his/her place of residence at the relevant registration office in Germany within 14 days upon arrival. Please register and deregister at the Kreisverwaltungsreferat (KVR). You need to make an appointment. More information can be found on the website of KVR Munich.
Cal Poly students may be eligible for financial aid if enrolled at least half-time in a Cal Poly study abroad program. Even if you have never received financial aid, you may want to investigate the possibility of receiving financial aid when you study abroad. You can connect with the Cal Poly Financial Aid Office via email at financialaid@calpoly.edu.
Financial aid is limited in the summer. Awards typically consist of any unused loan amounts from the previous academic year. Consult a Financial Aid counselor for details.
Start by reading the Fund Your Study Abroad Experience handout to see how financial aid can be applied to study abroad.
To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the March 2 deadline. Once your FAFSA is complete, you will be considered for the various types of financial aid offered at Cal Poly, including grants and loans.
In Munich’s city center, you can explore the picturesque streets of the old town, the famous town hall on Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt.
This sprawling city park is a green oasis in the middle of Munich and offers a variety of leisure activities such as walking, cycling, beer gardens, and even surfing on the Eisbach.
For CalPoly students, the regular time to go to Munich is during the summer semester (March to August). You can also go in winter, but consider the courses offered during the semester and whether you can get credit for them.
You must have at least a 2.5 GPA and not be on active academic probation. You can go abroad from your 3rd or 4th year if you have good disciplinary standing. Also, you have to complete the Study Abroad 101 Advising Module.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the appropriate contact person for the exchange program:
HM – Prof. Ulrich Moosheimer: ulrich.moosheimer@hm.edu
CalPoly – Prof. Malcom G. Keif: mkeif@calpoly.edu
