TUM Graduate School
TUM Graduate Council
The official representative body of all doctoral candidates at the Technical University of Munich — elected, independent, and committed to advancing your doctoral journey.
Objectives
Activities
Contact
About the Graduate Council
The TUM Graduate Council is the official representative body of all doctoral candidates at the Technical University Munich. It consists of elected doctoral representatives — at least two from each Faculty and Thematic Graduate Center, usually elected on a yearly basis — and communicates the opinion of as well as acts on behalf of all TUM doctoral candidates in university politics and beyond.
The TUM Graduate Council meets on a regular basis to discuss all topics relating to doctoral studies at TUM, to advance various own projects via its Working Groups, and to be informed on current issues of university politics at TUM.
Moreover, the TUM Graduate Council organizes on a yearly basis the legendary doctoral networking event TUMblue, a yearly retreat to Raitenhaslach, the TUM Supervisory Award, a biennial survey among the doctoral candidates, as well as regular Doktorandenstammtische and other smaller events.
In case you want to run for office, get involved with our work, or stay informed — contact us via the online form or email the Speakers of the TUM Graduate Council.
Objectives
University representation
Elected speakers participate in TUM councils and boards, ensuring doctoral voices shape important decisions.
Policy development
Regular meetings to discuss doctoral regulations, financing, and topics submitted by candidates.
Networking & exchange
Open meetings and annual events provide a platform for academic, professional, and social connections.
Support & confidentiality
Representatives handle misconduct, harassment, financial issues, and supervisor difficulties with full confidentiality.
Activities
Raitenhaslach retreat
A three-day spring retreat at the TUM Science & Study Center for discussion and collaborative projects.
Regular GC meetings
Held every two months across TUM locations with working group updates and Graduate Center reports.
Summer meeting
A special July meeting at Weihenstephan reviewing the year and looking ahead, with a joint barbecue.
TUMblue
The flagship annual networking event each June, bringing hundreds of doctoral candidates from all Graduate Centers together.
TUM Graduate School
TUM Graduate Council
The official representative body of all doctoral candidates at the Technical University of Munich — elected, independent, and committed to advancing your doctoral journey.
Objectives
Activities
Contact
About the Graduate Council
The TUM Graduate Council is the official representative body of all doctoral candidates at the Technical University Munich. It consists of elected doctoral representatives — at least two from each Faculty and Thematic Graduate Center, usually elected on a yearly basis — and communicates the opinion of as well as acts on behalf of all TUM doctoral candidates in university politics and beyond.
The TUM Graduate Council meets on a regular basis to discuss all topics relating to doctoral studies at TUM, to advance various own projects via its Working Groups, and to be informed on current issues of university politics at TUM.
Moreover, the TUM Graduate Council organizes on a yearly basis the legendary doctoral networking event TUMblue, a yearly retreat to Raitenhaslach, the TUM Supervisory Award, a biennial survey among the doctoral candidates, as well as regular Doktorandenstammtische and other smaller events.
In case you want to run for office, get involved with our work, or stay informed — contact us via the online form or email the Speakers of the TUM Graduate Council.
Objectives
University representation
Elected speakers participate in TUM councils and boards, ensuring doctoral voices shape important decisions.
Policy development
Regular meetings to discuss doctoral regulations, financing, and topics submitted by candidates.
Networking & exchange
Open meetings and annual events provide a platform for academic, professional, and social connections.
Support & confidentiality
Representatives handle misconduct, harassment, financial issues, and supervisor difficulties with full confidentiality.
Activities
Raitenhaslach retreat
A three-day spring retreat at the TUM Science & Study Center for discussion and collaborative projects.
Regular GC meetings
Held every two months across TUM locations with working group updates and Graduate Center reports.
Summer meeting
A special July meeting at Weihenstephan reviewing the year and looking ahead, with a joint barbecue.
TUMblue
The flagship annual networking event each June, bringing hundreds of doctoral candidates from all Graduate Centers together.