An attractive employer: key facts
Whether in teaching and research, administration and services, or IT, engineering and skilled trades, HM is the employer of choice for early-career professionals, experienced specialists and leaders alike. Why? Discover the many reasons to join us - and find plenty of inspiration along the way.
Career opportunities
Staff and civil servants of the Free State of Bavaria may
- Order an MVV IsarCard with a 10 per cent discount as a Jobticket.
- Apply for accommodation for civil servants (for those in permanent posts). These are allocated according to urgency and availability.
- receive a metropolitan area allowance in addition to their basic salary, depending on their income and place of residence.
At HM, people, departments, and faculties work together closely and successfully. We encourage networking and collaboration through a variety of initiatives and events. Here are a few examples:
- HM Tours (held at the start of each semester) provide an insight into our campuses and departments – and help colleagues from a wide range of fields to network.
- HM Talk: The university management invites all new staff members to join them for lunch. A great opportunity to chat and network!
- HMConnect brings staff members together at random; over a cup of coffee, you get to know the person you’re with and, in the process, learn about other departments or faculties.
- Summer party … and much more!
We provide regular updates on all events in our in-house newsletter, ‘HM Info’, amongst other channels.
HM’s three campuses — Lothstraße, Karlstraße, and Pasing — are conveniently located and easily accessible by public transportation. If you commute by car, you can take advantage of free underground parking at all three locations.
How to find us:
Directions to the Lothstraße Campus
HM supports diversity amongst its staff across all areas. We regard equal opportunities as a fundamental requirement. And they make us stronger and better.
- Women’s representatives (for academic staff) and equality officers (for professional and support staff) promote equal opportunities for women and men.
In 2024, HM received the ´Gender Equality Excellence in Higher Education` award as part of the Professorinnenprogramm 2030, recognising the university’s outstanding commitment to gender equality.
- The Staff Council represents the interests of all professional and support staff and works to prevent discrimination and unequal treatment.
- Our Representative Body for Employees with Severe Disabilities is dedicated to safeguarding the rights and interests of employees with disabilities and ensuring their full participation in university life.
- All members of the university community can contact the Anti-Discrimination First Contact Point for confidential advice and support regarding discrimination-related concerns.
Contact & further information
Do you have any questions or problems? You can find advice and support here: Equality contact points
Want to find out more? Click here for further information:
Gender and Diversity at the HM
Working at the HAW: it’s often as exciting as working in a start-up. And it’s secure, too, because we’re a public-sector organisation. For many people at HM, this means the best of both worlds. And on top of that, there’s a vibrant atmosphere, plenty of variety and young people from all over the world whom they support, inspire and guide towards their future …
HM promotes a healthy work-life balance. We are constantly expanding our family-friendly initiatives. Among other things, we offer
- (subject to availability) Nursery and pre-school places on Heßstraße, Lothstraße (for children from the Munich city area) and at the Pasing Campus.
- Emergency childcare to bridge short-term gaps in childcare provision.
- Time off work when a child is ill.
- Counselling provided by an external service provider to help with challenging situations relating to family, personal or work life.
In 2014, HM joined the University Family Charter; we played a key role in its development. HM has been a member of the Bavarian Family Pact since 2016.
Contact & further information
Our health and well-being initiatives help you stay fit, build resilience, and support both physical and mental health. Here are just a few examples:
- 30 minutes can make a difference. Take part in our online fitness program, the “Healthy Hour”, during working hours.
- Our "Health Days" are just as exciting and inspiring as an innovation fair.
- External experts will introduce you to topics such as resilience, mental wellbeing and stress management in online seminars.
- Mental Health First Aid. As mental health challenges become increasingly common, HM offers support through certified Mental Health First Aiders. They provide a listening ear and practical guidance in a confidential setting. While they do not diagnose conditions or replace professional treatment, they can help colleagues navigate difficult situations and connect them with appropriate professional support services.
- A space for reflection and calm. Our Quiet Room offers a place to relax and recharge. At designated times, it also hosts group activities such as meditation sessions.
Staff and students at HM can take advantage of the Erasmus+ programme to gain international experience and further their professional development across Europe. Opportunities include staff exchanges, job shadowing, and training activities at partner universities as well as organizations operating in the labour market and education sectors.
PhD students can submit applications for research placements abroad or study abroad programmes under the Erasmus+ scheme.
Contact & further information
Here you will find information and contact details for the Erasmus+ programme
At HM, ideas become reality. Here, concepts, projects, products, and solutions are developed that help drive progress, protect the environment and climate, and improve people’s lives in meaningful ways.
Creating impact is not only the work of our faculty members and students. It is also made possible by everyone who supports teaching and research behind the scenes — in administration and services, IT, technical operations, and skilled trades. Together, they create the conditions that enable innovation, learning, and discovery to flourish.
No matter your role, your work contributes to something bigger. And that brings a strong sense of purpose, pride, and fulfillment.
Do you love music, singing or playing an instrument? Then you should come and find out more about our choir, our symphony orchestra or our big band!
From the XMAs sing-along to large-scale concerts: our ensembles perform regularly both at HM and elsewhere.
Contact & further information
Download the latest information leaflet about our music ensembles here and experience the fantastic atmosphere in our ‘Behind the Scenes’ videos:
Continuous learning benefits both you and our university. Our internal training and development program supports your personal growth and professional advancement through a wide range of learning opportunities. Explore diverse offers designed to help you expand your skills, develop your potential, and advance your career.
- Tailored Learning Opportunities
- A Network for Learning and Collaboration
- Leadership Development Program
- Peer Consultation
- Innovative Teaching
- From Textbooks to E-Journals
- Insights
Contact & further information
Would you like to learn more about our internal learning and development opportunities? Get in touch with us—we look forward to hearing from you.
Whether you are appointed as a civil servant or employed under a public-sector contract, working in public service comes with a range of advantages, including:
- reliable salary
- job security (for permanent employment)
- regulated working hours
- usually 30 days’ holiday, as well as paid leave on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve (24 December and 31 December)
and much more.
With more than 18,000 students and over 100 degree programmes, HM is Bavaria’s largest University of Applied Sciences. We are practice-oriented, research-active, innovative and globally connected, with a strong commitment to quality and societal impact. HM consistently achieves excellent results in national rankings, while ourStrascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE) is also regarded as outstanding. We develop our cross-cutting themes across all departments: internationalisation, sustainability, equality and entrepreneurship. Across all faculties and departments, we advance our key strategic priorities: internationalisation, sustainability, equality and entrepreneurship.
Being part of a highly respected institution whose work creates real-world impact is both rewarding and inspiring.Together, we make a difference – brilliantly practical.
The Protestant and Catholic University Communities at the HM offer a varied programme, ranging from discussion evenings to yoga and meditation.
Staying active is easy at HM. Whether you enjoy team sports, outdoor activities, or fitness training, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, connect with colleagues, and have fun.
The HM Sports Team organizes a variety of activities and excursions, ranging from running and football to skiing and motorsports. In addition, theCentral University Sports Service (ZHS) offers more than 100 sports and fitness courses for students and employees at very attractive prices.
The offers more than 100 courses – for students and all staff – at extremely attractive rates.
HM promotes a healthy work-life balance, amongst other things, by
- Individual working time arrangements (full-time or part-time),
- flexible working hours,
- Working from home up to 60 per cent (for desk-based work, calculated on a monthly basis).
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