Information for students

Are you ready to dive into real-world challenges and make an impact? Join our project studies and gain invaluable experience:

What to Expect?

  • Expert Guidance: Receive support from academic staff at CEM and industrial experts throughout the project.
  • Structured Process: Engage in kick-off, mid-term, final presentations and biweekly or monthly meetings.
  • Flexible Project Duration: Either 6-month part-time or 3-month full-time.
  • Additional Support: Benefit from optional office hours for extra assistance.

How it works:

  1. Explore Project Offerings: Dive into a diverse array of project opportunities updated regularly on our platform. Browse through the listings to discover projects that align with your interests, skills, and career aspirations.

  2. Apply with Flexibility: Choose to apply individually or team up with peers to form a dynamic project team. If applying solo, our team will help match you to form cohesive teams.

  3. Engage with Project Details: Once matched with a project, delve into the project details provided by the company. Understand the project scope, objectives, and expectations to gain clarity on the task at hand.

  4. Meet Your Academic Supervisor: Each project study is supported by academic staff members from CEM. Collaborate closely with your supervisor to navigate project complexities, refine strategies, and overcome challenges.

  5. Structured Process: Participate in regular meetings and structured project milestones, including kick-off meetings, mid-term results presentations, and final presentations. These checkpoints provide opportunities to showcase progress, receive feedback, and make necessary adjustments.

  6. Optional Support Sessions: Take advantage of optional office hours offered by our academic staff. These sessions provide additional support, guidance, and mentorship to help you excel in your project endeavors.

  7. Deliver Impactful Results: Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the project work. Leverage your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to deliver tangible outcomes that drive innovation and create value for the partnering company.

  8. Reflect and Learn: Throughout the project journey, take time to reflect on your experiences, lessons learned, and personal growth. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and development, and leverage each project study as a stepping stone towards your professional journey.

How to apply?

To apply for project studies, please send a single PDF document to cem@wi.tum.de with subject “YourLastFirstName_Application_to_NameOfProject” including the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Current Transcript of Records