Contact: Please direct individual questions to the Student Council Aerospace and Geodesy by emailing campus.fslrg@ed.tum.de with the subject line "Campus OTN". Due to the high level of interest and the resulting large number of emails and questions, the response time may be correspondingly long.
The construction of the buildings and the installation of additional facilities are currently progressing as planned. Relevant information will be available from the middle of september 2025.
Info sessions
Slides from 25/09/2025
Slides from 25/02/2025
Shuttle bus GAR-OTN
This information is primarily relevant for Master students and Bachelor students in higher semesters. The bus times were chosen based on the electives to facilitate attending electives at both campuses on the same day. During the winter term, we will assess the situation to understand, at what capacity the bus is used, and if necessary, potentially adapt the times.
Shuttle bus times:
- Monday, campus Garching --> campus Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen, departure 12:10
- Wednesday, campus Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen --> Campus Garching, departure 13:10
- Thursday
- campus Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen --> Campus Garching, departure 11:30
- campus Garching --> Campus Ottobrunn/ Taufkirchen, departure 13:15
Bus stop:
- in Taufkirchen: Willy-Messerschmitt-Str. 11, 82024 Taufkirchen
- in Garching: official bus station (see screenshot)
FAQs: Courses and exams
How many days a week are lectures held at Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn campus and at Garching campus? Do students have to commute on any given day?
During the first four semesters, one day per week will be a Garching day. All other days, lectures are held in Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn. Like now, we try to keep Fridays free.
When will the Master Aerospace move to Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn? How will the overlapping joint lectures with Mechanical Engineering be handled?
Now, there is no fixed date for when the Master will move (not expected within the next 2 to 3 semesters). We are currently investigating the timetables to decide how the move could take place. More details may be provided during the next update meeting.
Will the lectures be streamed?
TUM has a policy of being a presence university. In higher semesters, hybrid options may be possible in the electives.
Will the lectures be recorded?
This is up to each professor to decide.
Will Fridays remain free, e.g. for student club activities?
Like now, we try to keep Fridays free in the first four semesters.
FAQs: Infrastructure
What will the library look like? What books will be available?
The library will begin construction this year and be open by WiSe 26/27 so relevant updates will follow.
Will there be traditional blackboards in lecture halls?
No, each lecture hall is equipped with either a single or dual projection screens.
Can students stay in the buildings after lectures for self-study?
Yes, this will be possible during regular opening hours, like the opening hours in Garching. There are currently no plans for 24-hour access to the buildings.
There is no natural light in the Tentomax hall in Garching. What will the situation be like in the new building?
There will be plenty of windows in the new building.
There were some initial problems with the heating (winter and summer) in the Tentomax hall. Will this be solved in the new building?
Absolutely. The quality of insulation and equipment in the new building will be much better.
FAQs: Mobility
Where can I park my vehicle?
Parking spaces for 220 vehicles are located at Ludwig-Bölkow-Allee/corner of Robert-Koch-Straße 11.
Will there be bike stands next to the new halls?
200+ covered bicycle parking spaces will be created around the modular building. Unfortunately, parking options will still be limited at the start of the semester. There will also be charging stations for e-bikes and repair stations.
Are there bikes for hire at the train stations, e.g. Ottobrunn S-Bahn station?
Not to our knowledge. We will pass on this idea to the MVV.
Will showers be available?
Yes, 4 showers are available which are also attached to the unisex disabled washrooms.
How do I get to the campus by public transport?
The campus is easily accessible by bus with the following available lines:
Students are advised to travel by the less utilized buses when possible to avoid competition and reach the campus on time.
FAQs: Housing and Student Life
Will there be student residences in Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn?
TUM has no mandate to build student residences but is already pointing out the need to create student housing in discussions with political decision-makers.
Will there be additional facilities such as sports grounds, areas for students to hang out or pubs?
Discussions with students and the student council will follow to assess needs. More information at the next info session.
As the mensa will not be ready at the beginning of the semester, where can students get cheap meals?
As the mensa will only open by winter semester 2026/27, we are collaborating with Park Casino in Ottobrunn to provide meals for TUM students and employees at a discounted price. Please note that discounted prices is only available during the lecture period.
Café opening hours: 07:30 - 14:00
Casino opening hours: 11:00 - 13:30
Students and staff must purchase a CaterCard to access the reduced prices during the semester which can be bought and topped up using Credit/Debit or EC card. CaterCards can be purchased daily from 07:00 to 14:00 at the coffee bar in the Park Casino. The price is currently 10 Euro, including coding and initialization.
Will there be space for student clubs?
Yes, there will be space available for student clubs, but the decision to move is up to the student clubs.