Visiting Scholars

Established in 2007, the HM Fellowship Programme seeks to strengthen the international dimension in teaching at HM and to foster collaboration with partner institutions from all over the world. The programme supports visits of international scholars to Munich for a period of one semester (4-5 months).

Our Fellows will typically teach courses in their area of expertise. The expected teaching load for the programme is six lecture hours per week, the language of instruction is English. Furthermore, they carry out an international teaching project of two lecture hours per week together with a HM professor.

The Fellowships include an honorarium for teaching and cover travel costs for the scholar and a monthly allowance for accommodation in Munich.

The programme also offers support to the fellows with organisational matters and in preparing for their stay.

The HM Fellowship Programme call is announced once a year and has a form of a university-wide competition. For further information regarding the programme and conditions please contact the International Office.

Application Process:

To ensure a structured visit programme, please submit your application at least 2 months prior before your planned stay.

Finding a Host at HM:

We recommend that you find a contact person or mentor at HM, whose area of expertise matches your teaching focus and who can supervise you during your stay. Applications without a suitable match are usually rejected. Please also check the HM academic calendar, as there are usually no courses during the semester breaks.

If you do not yet have a contact person:

If you have not found a contact person, please send us an email (contact details at the bottom of this page) with the following information:

• Your Name, home institution and position
• Desired lenght of stay (minimum 2 days)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief description of your teaching project, your motivation and intended outcomes

We will forward your request to the relevant academic departments to find a suitable contact person. If you have already identified a potential mentor, please let us know.

Requirements for ERASMUS+ STA Mobility:

• An ERASMUS+ Mobility Agreement must be concluded before your stay
• A supplementary inter-institutional agreement regulating STA mobility is required.
• This agreement covers a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week.
• Your home university will provide the necessary documents ERASMUS+ funding.

If necessary, HM can issue a letter of invitation before your arrival and a confirmation of stay after completion of the mobility phase.

Please Note:

HM does not usually cover any costs associated with your stay. However, we offer access to the university’s workplace infrastructure and support you with organisational and administrative matters to ensure that you have a pleasant and smooth stay.

To support temporary teaching assignments by academic staff, a range of internal and external funding opportunities are available:

Guest Professorship Programme (Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts – StMWK)

HM academic departments can apply for teaching assignments or guest lectureships for international scholars through this programme. Applications are accepted twice a year:

By 15 January for the summer semester

By 1 July for the winter semester

Funding typically includes compensation for lectures/seminars (both online and in-person) as well as travel and accommodation costs. For further details, please contact the Staff Mobility Team.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD):

The DAAD offers a wide variety of funding programmes to support faculty mobility. Visit the DAAD Scholarship Database to explore funding options for your project.

Funding opportunities in Bavaria:

Further information on funding support in Bavaria can be found on theResearch in Bavaria website.

Searching for affordable housing in Munich can be challenging due to the tight market and limited availability. For shorter stays, it’s often unnecessary to rent an apartment - a hotel room is usually sufficient. However, if you’re planning a longer stay and need an apartment, we recommend starting your search early, especially during Oktoberfest or major trade fairs.

When renting an apartment, you’ll typically be required to pay a security deposit, which will be refunded upon departure if no damages have occurred. Rent usually consists of a base rent plus additional costs, which may include electricity, gas, heating, waste disposal, janitorial services, and possibly internet and the broadcasting license fee.

Important information: you must register your residence if you stay longer than three months. This also applies to moves within the country. Registration must be done in person and no later than 14 days after moving in. If you have questions about the registration process, feel free to contact us.

For longer stays, the Staff Mobility Team is available to assist you with accommodation-related questions.

Please note that finding suitable housing can take considerable time. As a result, we may forward you offers that do not meet all your preferences. We recommend staying flexible, having realistic expectations regarding pricing, and carefully reviewing all available options.

For special hotel offers, you’re also welcome to contact us directly.

Munich University of Applied Sciences is located approximately 40 km from Munich Airport and about 2.5 km from the central train station. For more information on how to get here by public transport or taxi, please refer to our information sheet. An underground parking garage is available at the Lothstraße campus; kindly inform us in advance if you require a parking space.

Munich offers a wide range of transportation options. The public transport network includes underground trains (U-Bahn), suburban train (S-Bahn), trams, and buses. In addition, various alternative mobility services such as bike sharing, car sharing, and scooter sharing are available. For further details, please visit the official website of City of Munich or the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV)website.

Once you arrive at HM (Munich University of Applied Sciences), feel free to contact us if you need any information or assistance. In addition, HM offers various services to help you get started and find your way around the university, such as a campus tour that is regularly offered for new staff members.

If you’re staying in Munich for an extended period and would like to improve your German skills, there are many opportunities to get to know the language and culture more closely. We can assist you in finding a suitable course for you.

Alternatively, you can search German courses independently. We recommend the following providers:

• Goethe-Institut – One of the most renowned institutes for German One of the most renowned institutes for German as a foreign language, offering both in-person and online courses as well as exam preparation at all proficiency levels.

• MVHS (Munich Adult Education Center) – A wide range of German courses at various levels, usually at affordable prices.

• Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V. – A broad range of courses at LMU, including intensive courses, summer and winter programme, as well as German for professional purposes.

If you prefer to explore Munich and the surrounding area on your own, look at our cultural guide, which you’ll find at the bottom of this page. You’re also welcome to join meetups and cultural events on campus.

If you plan to bring your family with you, there are a few additional aspects to consider, such as childcare, schooling, visa regulations for family members, and career opportunities for your partner. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the best possible support through a range of information, helping you settle in smoothly in Germany and get off to a successful start.

Further information can be found, among others, at Make it in Munich