Course Overview
You are talented and have many interests. You are just as excited about mathematics as you are about computer science or chemistry and physics. You also have a keen interest in technology. You like to tinker and build things. So what should you study Or would it maybe be better to first complete vocational training If you find yourself faced with these questions and cannot make your mind up, then the pre-study orientation program MINTgruen can help you make a decision - either for or against studying at a university. And if you choose to study, it can help you decide what the best degree program is for you. Over two semesters MINTgruen offers you the opportunity to get to know the spectrum of bachelor's subjects at Technische Universität Berlin - from the MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) to the humanities, planning sciences, and business and economics. You can choose from around 70 modules. Professors present their degree programs and give you information about possible careers. In project labs, you become familiar with the methods of scientific work. Advising sessions tailored to your individual needs are also offered. During the two semesters, you can take examinations that can then be recognized if you continue your studies in a similar field. It is possible for you to obtain a certificate that you passed the program. Students must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to participate in the pre-study orientation program MINTgruen at TU Berlin. Typically this will be the German Abitur or a subject-specific university entrance qualification for physics. Prospective students with a foreign school-leaving certificate must apply through uni-assist. Uni-assist reviews international applications for university programs for 180 universities in Germany. Prospective students with foreign school-leaving certificates will need to be admitted before they can enroll. Applications must be submitted for the first course semester in the Physics bachelors program. After a successful application (submitted in full and on time), admission can be granted.You can only enroll after receiving a letter of acceptance. The pre-study orientation program MINTgruen is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. Because much of the technical literature in the field is published in English, a good level of English is also desirable. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies. The pre-study orientation program MINTgruen aims to offer orientation and help you find out whether and what you would like to study. The gruen" (i.e. "green) refers to the fact that sustainable development has a prominent role in the orientation program; so you should be interested in the topic of sustainability. If you decide to study, initiative and good self-management skills are important, as these are absolutely essential to meet the demands of studying at university. Further information about the application procedure, admission, and enrollment The pre-study orientation program MINTgruen is divided into compulsory, compulsory elective, and elective components. The compulsory component is made up of the modules: The compulsory elective component is made up of three areas: In the elective component, you may attend any courses at any university in Germany. To receive the certificate that you passed the program, you must study in the orientation program for two semesters, have successfully completed the modules "Science Window" and "Orientation Module, and have successfully completed at least one module from each of the three compulsory elective components. Further information about the study structure The module "Science Window" is a lecture series in which primarily professors present their degree programs, inform you about their everyday work, and introduce current research questions. In the "Orientation Module," you get advice about your choice of studies and discuss the structure of degree programs and various educational pathways. In both modules, you gain a perspective for your own educational path and can make a sound choice about studying. In the MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology), you choose from around 50 basic modules from the degree programs at TU Berlin. In mathematics, for example, these include the modules Analysis I and Linear Algebra for Engineers or Computer-Oriented Mathematics. In computer science, modules include Introduction to Computer Science or Digital Systems. In natural sciences, you can choose modules such as Experimental Physics or Physics for Chemists and Food Chemists, and in the area of technology, you can attend modules such as Construction or Mechanics. Further information about the study content in MINTgruen The program does not require students to complete an internship. A stay abroad during the program is not planned. The objective of the pre-study orientation program MINTgruen is for you to decide whether or not you want to study. And if you do, which degree program best suits your preferences, talents, and skills. You gather real experience as a student, learn what it means to study, and acquire skills in scientific working methods. The pre-study orientation program MINTgruen minimizes the risk of having to drop out of a degree program because you have two semesters to think and make a sound decision. After the pre-study orientation program, you can transfer to another degree program. After successfully completing the pre-study orientation program MINTgruen, you receive a certificate of participation and, if you fulfill the criteria, a certificate stating that you successfully completed the program. If you would like to continue studying, you will need to enroll for the new degree program or, if there are admission restrictions for the program (numerus clausus), you will need to apply. Guidance and choosing the right degree program: Academic Advising Service General questions regarding application and enrollment: Office of Student Affairs Questions regarding the study program (contact persons: Program Coordination and Course Guidance): Official website of the study program