Doubts about studying
Having doubts about your studies? Not sure you chose the right degree program, or even if university is the right place for you? Unsure about your options? All of these things are perfectly normal! You’re allowed to rethink. Below, you can find a list of services to help you gain new perspectives.
Support services
To stay or not to stay?
- Having fundamental doubts: TUM General Student Advising
- Considering a change of direction:
- Curious about other options: (“Zweifel am Studium – ein Leitfaden” German only)
Vocational training instead?
- From the lecture hall to the company: (German only)
- “Switch to Training”: A project of the (German only)
- The (dual) apprenticeship: (German only)
Career start after the bachelor’s degree?
- Support for your career start:
- Support for international bachelor students entering the German job market:
You are not sure if you’ve chosen the right degree program? You are wondering whether university is the right place for you at all? You feel like you’ve lost your way?
If any of this resonates with you, we cordially invite you to our workshop for students with doubts about studying to pause and reflect on yourself and your current situation. This workshop is designed to support you in recognizing your own strengths and resources, and in finding ways to (re)activate them. It also offers the opportunity to connect with other students who are in a similar situation, allowing you to gain new ideas and perspectives through shared experiences.
Our goal is to help you gain greater clarity about your situation and develop ideas for the first steps on your new path.
Date: Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Registration is required. A registration link will be provided in due time.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions.