Introduction to Munich University of Applied Sciences

The Munich University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of applied sciences in Bavaria, Germany. It is famous for its practice-oriented teaching and close cooperation between schools and enterprises. It is committed to providing students with high-quality applied science education, cultivating their ability to solve practical problems, enabling them to quickly adapt to the workplace and succeed in their respective fields.

Overview

Student size: It has about 17,800 students, of which international students account for about 13%.

Course settings: The courses cover a variety of fields such as technical science, economics, social welfare and design, including architecture, civil engineering, business management, printing technology and media technology, vehicle technology, electronics, precision technology and microtechnology, industrial design informatics and many other majors.

History and establishment time

The school was founded on August 1, 1971, by the merger of 7 scientific and educational colleges, some of which can be traced back to the 19th century.

School strength

Faculty: It has about 1,200 academic staff, including about 500 full-time professors and about 700 part-time lecturers.

Teaching resources: The school has exchanges and cooperation with more than 200 partner universities in Europe, North America, South America and Asia, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on "learning for practical use", focusing on closely combining theoretical knowledge with practice, allowing students to accumulate practical work experience in the learning process through practical projects, internships and cooperation with enterprises, so as to cultivate students' practical ability, innovation ability and teamwork spirit to better adapt to the needs of future career development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Hotel management, tourism management, aerospace, mechanical engineering and vehicle technology are the school's strong disciplines, ranking among the best in Germany.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of laboratories and research centers that cooperate with enterprises, such as the relevant laboratories that closely cooperate with Audi Automobile, which provide students with opportunities to participate in the development of actual projects, and also promote the transformation and application of scientific research results.

Departments

The school has the following departments:

Department of Architecture: Covering professional fields such as architectural design and urban planning, focusing on cultivating students' spatial design capabilities and understanding of the architectural environment.

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: including civil engineering, environmental engineering and other majors, dedicated to cultivating students' professional skills in infrastructure construction and environmental protection.

Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering: focusing on mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and aerospace engineering, cultivating high-end technical talents for related industries.

Department of Electronic Engineering and Information Technology: involving electronic technology, communication engineering, computer science and other majors, cultivating students' innovation and practical ability in the field of electronic information.

Department of Building Equipment Engineering, Papermaking and Packaging Technology, Printing and Media Technology: covering professional directions such as building equipment systems, papermaking and packaging processes, printing and media technology, providing professional technical support for related industries.

Department of Applied Science and Mechatronics: focusing on the integration of mechanical and electronic technologies, cultivating professional talents in the field of mechatronics.

Department of Computer Science and Mathematics: including basic disciplines such as computer science and mathematics, providing students with a solid theoretical foundation and data analysis capabilities.

Department of Geographic Information: focusing on research and teaching in the fields of geographic information systems, remote sensing technology, etc., cultivating professional talents in the field of geographic information science.

Department of Engineering and Management: Emphasizes the combination of engineering technology and management knowledge, and cultivates compound talents who are both technically proficient and have management capabilities.

Department of Business Administration: Covers majors such as business management, marketing, and financial management, and cultivates management talents for enterprises.

Department of Applied Social Sciences: Includes majors such as sociology, psychology, and social work, focuses on social issues and human behavior, and cultivates professional talents in the field of social sciences.

Department of Design: Focuses on cultivating students' design thinking and innovation capabilities, covering professional directions such as product design, visual communication design, and interactive design.

Department of General and Interdisciplinary Studies: Provides interdisciplinary courses and research projects to cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and interdisciplinary problem-solving capabilities.

Department of Tourism: Targeted at the needs of the tourism industry, cultivates professional talents in tourism management, hotel management, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 16th among all German universities of applied sciences.

Fees

Tuition fees: Public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but you may need to pay a certain registration fee per semester, about 100-300 euros.

Living expenses: Living in Munich, the monthly living expenses are about 800-1200 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus location: The school is located in Munich, Germany, with three campuses in Lothstraße, Pasing and Karlstraße.

Campus facilities: The campus is fully equipped, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer centers and other teaching facilities, as well as canteens, dormitories, gymnasiums and other living facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.