Requests for Letter of Recommendation

For questions regarding faculty recommendations for applications for study abroad programs, scholarships, etc., please contact Christine Steinberger:

In general, the following documents are required for evaluation:

A structured CV with a photo (please ensure to include extracurricular activities, social engagement, etc.)
A copy of your university entrance qualification
A current grade transcript (if you do not have official certificates, a self-compiled list is sufficient, which will be verified through spot checks).
Confirmation that you belong to the top x% of students in your cohort (e.g., top 3%).
A copy of certificates and transcripts of already completed degree programs
A short motivation letter explaining how Prof. Kolisch knows you and why he should consider you eligible for support (max. ½ A4 page).
A list of all courses attended at the chair, including the semester in which the exam was passed. In the case of project studies, theses, and seminars, please also specify the topic and supervisor(s).
The full postal address of the recommendation letter recipient. This is mandatory for the letterhead of the recommendation. Please also indicate whether you will pick up the letter at the chair or if it should be sent directly to the recipient. If you pick it up at the chair, let us know if you need it in a sealed envelope.
Please specify the required language of the recommendation letter (available languages: German and English).

Depending on the formal and content-related requirements of the requested faculty recommendation, additional documents or a personal interview may be required. Please send the documents listed under points 1 to 6 as a PDF file to steinbergerch(at)tum.de. The information under points 7 to 9 can be informally included in the email.

Please note that we can only issue a recommendation letter if you belong to at least the top 20% of students in your cohort and additionally meet one of the following criteria:

You rank among the top 15% of students in courses attended at our chair.
You have completed at least one elective course from our chair's focus area.
You have completed your project study or bachelor's thesis at our chair.
You have worked as a tutor or research assistant at our chair.
After receiving your request and all required documents, the preparation of the faculty recommendation letter takes FOUR weeks. Please consider this in your application timeline.
TUMexchange Recommendation
TUMexchange provides a standardized one-page form for evaluations. This form requires the faculty member to assess the candidate's performance using standardized quantiles. To evaluate academic suitability, the student's performance in courses at our chair (e.g., Management Science) is generally considered.
In addition to the previously mentioned documents, please include a short motivation letter (max. one A4 page, font size 11) in your request for a TUMexchange recommendation. In this letter, please answer the following questions in one paragraph each:
Why do you want to spend part of your studies at a university abroad?
Which universities are you applying to, and why have you chosen them?
What skills do you bring for a study abroad experience? Why should you be given the opportunity to study abroad?
What intercultural experiences have you already gained? What intercultural competencies do you posse