Information for exchange students
We are delighted, that you are interested in studying at HM in Munich. Below you will find some basic information on studying at the HM Department of Tourism.
The video of the Tourism building shows the rooms such as the Motel One Lounge, the Hilton Salon, the Steinkogler conference room, the large lecture theatre, project as well as study rooms and more. It will give you a good first impression where you will be studying and learning during your exchange semester.
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HM International Office and International Office Tourism
Hochschule München (HM) has a central International Office, which takes care of your application, registration and enrolment. It is your initial contact for all administrative questions including accommodation or insurances.
After your successful application, the International Office of the Department of Tourism takes over as your main contact. We accompany you during your entire stay. Here you will get advise on course selection, classes and exams - as well as your learning agreement signed.
Information Sessions for interested students
The Department of Tourism offers virtual information sessions on a regular basis via Zoom for students thinking about spending their exchange semester in Munich and at the HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences.
We will give a short presentation about our university and student exchange with us. Afterwards we will answer all questions you might have.
If you are interested, please contact Birgit Dittrich (contact details below) for any upcoming dates as well as Zoom access links.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to find out more!
Orientation days for exchange students
Before the start of every semester there will be ORIENTATION DAYS for all incoming exchange students. You will receive the exact dates together with an information package about your studies at Hochschule München from the central HM International Office. Attendance is obligatory.
- Enrolment will take place during the orientation days.
- You will receive access to all relevant IT tools (e.g. moodle, PRIMUSS) for your studies.
At the Department of Tourism, there will be a separate, additional "WELCOME SESSION" before lectures start. Attendance is important! We will ...
- assist you with registration of classes as well as
- work out your time table together.
- anwer all questions regarding your learning agreements
- give you advise regarding successful studies and exams at HM.
Furthermore, it is a good opportunity to meet and connect with other international students - even before classes start.
Course selection for exchange students
- ALL your OPTIONS to choose from for your learning agreement (combination possible; however, there might be timetable overlaps; consider travel times between different HM campus):
- Tourism courses taught in German (BA programme Semester 1 to 3) (refer toRund ums Studium for study plan, course descriptions, time table etc.) (German B2 required)
- Courses in English (CiE) Overview
- Language Courses (General and Interdisciplinary Studies; Department FK13)
- Certificates Apply for CIE Certificate or International Tourism Management Certificateadditionally to your transcript of records!
IMPORTANT: The (final) registration for classes will take place after your arrival in Munich during the orientation days. The final confirmation of your classes will be during the first days of the lecture period!
FAQs
- All about Hochschule München (HM) (14 departments, 80 programmes, 3 locations)
- Academic Calendar (Semester dates)
- Information for exchange students (application incl. explanatory video, language requirements, deadlines, course selection etc.)
- All about exams (how to register, how to get the results etc.)
- IT Services (all IT tools and instructions)
- International Tourism Management CertificateITMC
