FAQs

  • The TUM Business Game is a two-day and a half case competition where 60 students compete in teams of four over four challenges, provided by our corporate partners.

  • TUM Business Game is organized by 13 students from diverse background and nationalities. Get to know our highly motivated team here.

  • There are two key benefits for the participants: first you can learn/develop new skills, and secondly you can meet other high potentials who may have the same goals in life as you do. In particular, problem-solving skills are going to be at focus. Last but not least, the whole experience is just unforgettable!


  • You will learn about cracking real-life business cases and challenging yourself. Getting inspired by high-skilled fellow students and gaining valuable networking experience with the renowned corporate partners is also an important perk of TUM Business Game.

  • We are going to start recruiting new members at the end of April or start of May. Follow us on our social media to find out when the recruitment for the 2026 Team will start.

GENERAL

  • Students who are currently enrolled in a German or a foreign university are eligible to apply.

  • Yes, applicants without a teammate can choose a counter part, once the final number of participants is selected from the application period. We will provide you with a tool for communicating with other participants.

  • Unfortunately, our event is organized only for students who are currently enrolled in university.


  • Sure! Students from all over the world are welcome to apply.

  • The TUM Business Game 2025 application phase is open till 19 January.

  • Our goal is to organize an exciting and highly beneficial event for all of the participants, including our corporate partners and jury. Thus, we are targeting goal-oriented, creative personalities which are able to think critically and are flexible in their approaches to solving a problem. Our selection process is usually divided into two different stages including CV screening and a case study.

  • Of course, applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  • Absolutely yes. The previous year’s results won’t influence your application in the new edition in any way.

  • Please inform our recruitment team as soon as possible. Contact: bgrecruitment@tum-businessclub.de.

  • Yes, participants who are not selected in the first round, have a chance to be on the waiting list. In case selected applicants are not able to participate, we will communicate with applicants on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list, you will also be informed about that.

  • Each case will be introduced during the event. However, the content will be related to real-life business problems of our partners therefore, we do recommend participants inform themselves about the current business and possible challenges of our partners. We usually have a pre-event one or two weeks before the event where the partners provide general case topics and tips of how to crack a business case.

  • Yes. There will be breaks between cases.

APPLICATION

  • TUM Business Game 2025 will be held at the TUM Garching campus in the Maschinenbau Building. Stay tuned and check our social media for more details!

  • Great that you ask this! If you are interested in volunteering for our event, please contact us at bgrecruitment@tum-businessclub.de 


  • Please contact our Partner & Sponsor Relations Team at partners.sponsors.2025@tum-businessclub.de. 

  • Please contact our Partner & Sponsor Relations Team at partners.sponsors.2025@tum-businessclub.de.

  • Please contact our Jury Recruitment Manager: sounak.saha@tum-businessclub.de.

  • The dress code is business smart.

  • Your laptop will be absolutely necessary for the event, a good internet connection and also would a working camera would be preferable. Don‘t forget your charging cable. You may also bring a calculator with you, since it can also be quite helpful. 

  • The entire event will be held in English.

  • The event will provide an opportunity to meet corporate partners. Having your CV up-to-date, might be a good idea.

  • TUM Business Game does not provide any kind of accommodation or transportation facility.

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