studyFIT@HM - Fit for student life
Studying offers many opportunities and challenges. A healthy lifestyle, well-being, and effective learning are key elements to academic success. Would you like to improve in these areas? Explore our resources on health, well-being, and learning skills — for a successful studying experience that you can enjoy with a sense of balance.
Offers relating to health and wellbeing
Do you need some exercise to take your mind off things, or are you looking for relaxation sessions? Both are important for your physical and mental health!
University
sports offers a wide range of courses and team sports.
Relaxation
activities (selection):
- University sports (e.g. moving meditation, mindfulness training, yoga)
- Protestant and Catholic University Community (EKHG)
- Catholic University Community Munich-Pasing PAOSO
- Student Services (Health & Coaching Courses)
- Stress management at the Learning Center
- Room of Silence at the HM
- Canteen, Stucafé & Co. – Munich and Upper Bavaria Student Services
- Cooking together: the Protestant and Catholic University Community (EKHG)
- The PAOSO Café at the Catholic University Community in Munich-Pasing
- Eating and drinking well (advice from the German Nutrition Society)
Online forum: At least one online forum is offered each semester. The focus is on providing input and sharing experiences on:
- Mental wellbeing
- Strategies for coping with stress and related issues
- Points of contact at your place of study
You will receive invitations via a group email and the HM app. You can, of course, take part anonymously!
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) First Aider Course for Students:
Students have the opportunity to train as MHFA First Aiders as part of a general compulsory elective . Participating students learn to recognise mental health issues amongst family members, friends or fellow students, to approach those affected and to offer initial support until they receive professional help or the crisis subsides.
| Target audience | Contact |
|---|---|
| all students |
|
| 07 – Computer Science and Mathematics | Michaela Rambausek |
| 10 – HM Business School (HMBS) | Gesine van Acker |
| PhD students | Christina Patel (Graduate School) |
Some outpatient training clinics in Munich are able to offer therapy places. Further information can be found at
- vfkv – Training Institute, Munich
- KIRINUS Training Outpatient Clinic
- IFT Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic
- AVM Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic
You can find information on the allocation of therapy places in this overview from the Bavarian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians
- 17 November 2026, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm: Staying mentally strong and confident throughout the application process
- 13 November 2026, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm: Put an end to procrastination
- 3 December 2026, 3.00–4.30 pm: The real benefits of mindfulness
Further information is available on the Career Center’s website.
The interactive live webinars designed to help you achieve academic success focus on soft skills, time management and stress management. They offer practical tips from experts that you can put into practice straight away. Open to all students, regardless of their health insurance.
The following webinars, amongst others, will be taking place over the coming weeks:
- 18 November 2026, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Coping with social anxiety
- 25 November 2026, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm: Concentration and flow in stressful times
- 15 December 2026, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Crisis management: Building mental resilience
- 13 January 2027, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Plan B – New paths for those unsure about their studies
- 20 January 2027, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Overcoming exam anxiety
- 9 February 2027, 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm – Neurodiversity Deep Dive: Are we talking at cross-purposes?
- 10 February 2027, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm – Perfectly Imperfect: Dealing with Perfectionism
Further information is available on the TK StudyGuide website
Studying
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| 03 - Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering | Kerstin Zuccaro |
| 06 - Department of Applied Sciences and Mechatronics | Dr. Kerstin Hohenstein |
| 07 - Department of Computer Science and Mathematics | Dr. Sabine Hammer |
| 09 - Department of Engineering and Management | Katharina Senger |
| 10 - HM Business School HMBS | Gesine van Acker |
Study with others and and participate in interdisciplinary tutorials and events. Find more information on the Learning Centre's website
Find literature and study on site:
The Lothstraße and Pasing cafeterias are also open for studying at certain times (see opening hours)
amiga is the Career Center for Internationals in Munich with a comprehensive range of advisory services and events such as CV and cover letter trainings.
Hochschule München's Career Center offers a variety of orientation workshops for students (in German only). More information on their website .
What should you do if you are unable to take an exam in the envisaged form? The Examination Board's website provides information on this matter (in German).
If you need assistance in completing the forms or with other study-related matters, please contact the Peer Coaching Team – see the button below.
Co-Working Day with Peer Coaches: 14th November 2026
Together, we’ll tackle our various tasks here and motivate one another. In addition, the peer coaches, along with Hans Klug, are available to answer any questions.
This semester’s co-working day will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at PAOSO (Paosostraße 10).
Register by November 12, 2026, at peer-coaching@hm.edu directly in the anny booking tool.
MHFA Peer Coaching
MHFA Peer Coaching supports students who are going through a difficult time or simply need someone to talk to. In a safe and confidential setting, peer coaches trained as Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) first aiders are available as a first point of contact
Student and mental health first aider on Bavarian TV
Felix Kerner is a student at Hochschule München’s Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering. He is featured in the Bavaria Broadcasting (Bayerischer Rundfunk) programme ‘mehr/wert’ speaking about his mental illness as well as his personal journey. Since mid-January, he has been working as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) i.e. a first responder for students. Together with psychology professor and MHFA instructor Simone Kaminski and a fellow student, he is currently establishing a MHFA network for HM students. Their aim is to offer low-threshold support and to raise long term awareness for mental health in everyday university life.
Link to the programme in the ARD media library (in German):
Why studyFIT?
About us
studyFIT is a group of staff members from various HM Departments as well as student advisory services. What unites us is the wish to increase the visibility of services at Hochschule München relating to health, well-being and effective learning, as well as creating new opportunities. Our mission is to provide students with the best possible support on their journey to academic success.
We work closely with the IG Peer innovation group, which coordinates and develops support services from students for students.
We are studyFIT
