We appreciate your interest in doing a doctorate at Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) or in coming here for a temporary stay.
Are you looking for general information on doing a doctorate at HM? Check here for information for prospective doctoral candidates .
Contact
Did you come to HM from abroad to do a doctorate? Get in touch with us! Our Graduate School offers support to all international doctoral candidates to facilitate their arrival and stay.
The cooperatvie doctorate at HM
Are you curious to learn more about the cooperative doctorate at HM? Please watch the following video.
Courses
The general training programme is open to all international doctoral candidates. It also includes some courses in English, such as Scientific Paper Writing. In addition, there are courses that are specially tailored to the needs of international doctoral candidates.
German as a foreign language
Do you want to learn German or improve your German language skills? Check the "German as a Foreign Language" courses (Deutsch als Fremdsprache) offered by the Department of General and Interdisciplinary Studies (FK 13). Please see the course catalogue for details.
Registration: Interested doctoral candidates are asked to contact the lecturer of the respective course by e-mail and to appear in the course room on the first day of class. There is no formal enrolment process.
Postdocs
The HM offers postdocs the opportunity to conduct practical and applied research in highly topical and exciting subject areas.
Furthermore, we offer individual advice on career paths and personal development within and outside research.
The International Office provides international researchers and guests with practical information and advice on general issues.
How to find accommodation
The International Office team is happy to help with questions about accommodation in Munich and the surrounding area. It is not possible to arrange accommodation, but the team can provide tips and advice to make the search for accommodation go more smoothly. Contact: Julia Grabinska-Koscielny , International Office.
Additional information from the International Office
Information for visiting scholars
Graduate School
Our Graduate School is the contact point for all international doctoral candidates who come to HM for a doctorate or a temporary stay. We provide information about events and are happy to advise you individually.
Contact: Dr. Cordula Burtscher , Graduate School/Internationalisation
Newsletter of the Graduate School
Would you like to receive our newsletter? Contact us via gs@hm.edu . Our newsletter provides information about the training programme, current events, calls and much more.
Right of residence and recognition of certificates
The Human Resources Department supports international doctoral candidates in clarifying their right of residence.
Furthermore, the Human Resources Department advises international graduates who would like to come to HM for their doctorate and have questions about the recognition of their degree.
Research in Bavaria
The platform Research in Bavaria provides information about research, work and life in Bavaria.
Doing a PhD and Research in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides extensive information on doing a PhD and research in Germany.
Here you can also find information on the topics of entry/visa and health insurance.
Further information on the topic of doctoral studies in Germany can be found under Research in Germany.
