2 October 2026
Engineering Mechanics 1, or EM1 (Technische Mechanik 1) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), can feel extremely intimidating at first. It's an entirely new field you've never encountered in high school and is one of the hardest versions of a 1st semester statics course at any university in the world.
Read more →11 September 2026
If you are about to start your degree at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and are feeling a bit overwhelmed, or maybe you are just curious about what awaits you, continue reading. This post should ease your worries and give you some tips for your first semester at TUM!
Read more →4 September 2026
Credit check is one of the biggest causes of panic for students. Students fear being kicked out of university after 2 years due to missing the credit check. I am here to ease your mind and show you how it is possible to fulfil all requirements without stressing too much.
Read more →28 August 2026
What do you actually need to know about the university and degree programme to start off smoothly? As a former TUM Aerospace student, I wrote down a small guide that should help you with your first steps at TUM.
Read more →21 August 2026
TUM rewards the final grade of most courses based on one exam. This can get stressful as 1.5 hours determines your entire course grade. On top of that, for BSc. Aerospace, most exams have a 40% fail rate.
Read more →14 August 2026
Choosing coordinate systems trips up many students as it's not a fixed rule, but instead requires nuance. Both choices work, but one is usually easier.
Read more →7 August 2026
Static mechanics is often seen as the first hurdle that is supposed to determine if you're cut out for a degree in engineering. As mechanical, aerospace and civil engineers all have to deal with statics, it really is seen as a universal first obstacle.
Read more →31 July 2026
The GOPs at TUM are fundamental examinations that you must pass within your first two attempts. If you fail any GOP twice, you are directly exmatriculated from the program, and you cannot study the same degree program anywhere else in Germany.
Read more →24 July 2026
"I got a B in high school calculus, am I cut out for engineering?" is one of the most common things I hear from people deciding whether to study engineering. The honest answer is that the question is aimed at the wrong subject.
Read more →17 July 2026
The degree you choose is one of the most significant decisions you will make in your life. The choice between Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering is one often made wrong by students.
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