Prospective students can expect a wide range of activities, from presentations in large lecture halls and guided tours to hands-on workshops. All bachelor's degree programs offered by the TUM School of Life Sciences will be present in the Central Lecture Hall Building (ZHG) with information stands staffed by academic advisors. The ZHG also hosts stands from other university facilities: several professorships, the International Office, the Studierendenwerk, the Praktikantenamt, and other institutions are available to answer questions.
The soil science information stand offers several hands-on demonstrations – interested visitors can view soil samples containing microorganisms and fungal hyphae under a microscope. The brewing and beverage technology stand invites visitors to taste a water kefir drink.
Lectures and guided tours give insights into the life sciences
Lectures provide information about the degree programs offered by TUM in Weihenstephan and give initial insights into specific topics, such as the intestinal microbiome, sustainable forestry, soil biogeochemistry, and bioinformatics.
Visitors are invited to take guided tours of some facilities, including the research brewery and bakery. Some activities will take place outdoors: the Landscape Architecture is presenting its first botanical construction project on campus, and the Moosach river will be the setting for an event on “Aliens in local waters.”
Interactive workshops and small-group demonstrations
The degree programs also offer in-depth events for small groups of participants: Food Technology and Bioprocess Engineering demonstrate how plant-based meat and protein alternatives are produced and offer a laboratory experiment on “smart solvents from plants.”
A workshop in Forest Science explores anatomical differences between deciduous and coniferous trees, while another offering presents “virtual forest worlds” via VR glasses. The Biosciences use a scanning electron microscope to reveal the tiny structures of insect surfaces, and the Nutritional Sciences offer a demonstration using a thermal imaging camera.
On the panel about “Alumni Stories”, former students of landscape architecture and planning will share their practical experiences, complemented by a science slam from a doctoral student on the topic of “The Riparian Forest in Midlife Crisis.”
To conclude this diverse afternoon, the Studierendenwerk will give a presentation on BAföG and student financing.
Registration for events at TUM Open Campus
Registration is required for many of the events as the number of participants is limited. The complete program with all details can be found at www.tum.de/opencampus (in German). General information in English is available here.
Interested parents are welcome to attend TUM Open Campus, gather information at the stands, and spend time at the café while the prospective students participate in workshops or guided tours. Parents may accompany their children to the lectures, provided that room capacity allows.
TUM Open Campus in Weihenstephan and at three other locations
The TUM Open Campus also takes place at the other locations of the Technical University: The first event will take place on March 6 in Straubing, followed by Munich on March 13, Weihenstephan on March 20, and finally Garching on March 27.
Together, the four TUM locations offer around 100 events to give prospective students a lively impression of studying and campus life at TUM – and to make it easier for them to choose a program of study.
Anyone who has already made a choice can apply by July 15 for a place of study with admission restrictions for the coming winter semester. For all other courses, applications can be submitted until September 15.
Further Information: How do I apply for a place of study?
