Quality Management at TUM Graduate School

The TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS), as the central scientific institution of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), aims to fully develop the talents and abilities of early career researchers at TUM and to further enhance individual research performance. In doing so, the TUM-GS acts on the basis of the regulations for the awarding of doctoratel degrees, which define uniform standards for all doctorates at the university. As an umbrella organization, the TUM-GS forms the organizational framework for the implementation of the goals and for the qualification of doctoral candidates. 

In order to support the focus on independent scientific research as the core of the doctorate, the doctoral process is supported by central, quality-assuring elements such as a supervision agreement, kick-off seminar and feedback meeting. These are based on the best international standards in terms of requirements, structure and content. 

The quality of the work processes at the TUM Graduate School - in the committees, the Graduate Centers and the management office - is ensured by consistent process management, regular committee meetings and reporting, controlling and evaluations. The work is subject to a continuous improvement process in order to fulfill legal requirements and use financial and human resources efficiently.