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 The information you needThis page attempts to provide introductory information to interns and work-students who intend to join Infineon at some point in their studies. The information included here answers questions usually asked by students who newly join our group. The "Files" page of our Yahoo! group contains documents with lots of interesting information for newcomers. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to see a specific issue treated on this page, please let us know. Note that you can get a map of street addresses mentioned on this page at www.stadtplandienst.de. Applying to InfineonFor the past couple of years, Infineon has usually been looking for students (local and international) to fulfill openings in a wide range of specializations, from engineering to administration. The required qualifications are also diverse; we have members still doing their university studies, some are doing their masters and others working toward a PhD. Many of us got to Infineon from their universities, either through professor contacts or by applying at Infineon booths during recruiting periods. You can also check for possible vacancies on the "meet Infineon" web page at www.meetinfineon.de, where the latest openings are posted. There you can find a wide range of posts to choose from, in addition to contact information in case you would like to ask specific questions. HousingHousing might well be your main concern as you arrive to Munich. The fact is, finding a room in Munich is both difficult and expensive. This is true for students, interns, employees and regular citizens of Munich alike. We have dedicated a special page on this site for the housing issue, where you can find more detailed information on this topic. Follow the HOUSING link to get there. The cityMunich is a beautiful city with many places to visit. Being a student at Infineon in Munich is a perfect opportunity to explore this historical city. The Munich tourist office provides lots of information and printed material about tourist attractions in Munich. More information about this office can be found on the ACTIVITIES page of this web site. One good and short guide to the city is the "Munich Found Visitor's Guide" distributed by the tourist office free of charge. According to this guide, the top ten attractions in Munich are: 1. Marienplatz, 2. Residenz, 3. English Garden, 4. Viktualienmarkt, 5. Olympiazentrum, 6. Nymphenburg Palace, 7. Frauenkirche, 8. Koenigsplatz, 9. Beer Gardens, 10. Neuschwanstein Castle. Munich also has 46 museums exhibiting everything from art to science and from cars to toys! Public transportationMunich has a public transportation system consisting of buses, trams, suburban trains and an elaborate subway network. It is usually more comfortable to use public transportation than a car in Munich (especially around the center of the city). One drawback is that most lines come to a halt at around 1:00 AM on weekdays and 2:00 AM in the weekend, which is considered "early" by some students! Most probably, you will mainly be using one of the following:
Once you get to know where you stay and where you work, you may consider buying a weekly transportation card (Isar Wochenkarte) for your rout. With daily use of the transportation system, a weekly card works out cheaper than a strip card. After you settle down and find a room to live in, a monthly card (Isar Monatskarte) might be the best choice for anyone making regular use of public transportation. Students qualify for a special student transportation card (Ausbildungkarte), which not only help reduce the cost of public transportation but also provides access to many museums and attractions in Munich at a cheaper price. To get this card, you need to go to the main public transportation office at Poccistr. 1 open Monday to Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM, reachable by U3/U6 to Poccistr., and take with you:
German language coursesMany foreign students coming to Infineon are interested in learning the German language or improving their language abilities. There are more that 10 institutes in Munich that provide courses in German as a second language, using a variety of study programs suited for beginners as well as more advanced students. You can get a list of these institutes along with their contact information (and possibly Internet address) from the Human Resources department at Infineon. The majority of students take their German courses in the public high school programs (Volkshochschule), while some attend the courses provided by the Inlingua institute.
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the subway network, called U-Bahn and identified by the blue 'U' sign
the suburban train network, called S-Bahn and identified by the green 'S' sign
