Study Carrels

Enjoy a quiet space to focus and get things done – our study carrels offer the perfect environment for concentrated work. Whether you’re conducting in-depth research, studying for exams, or writing your thesis, these individual study cubicles provide the calm and focus you need.

Overview

Online Reservation

Availability & Equipment

Check-in

Feedback

Terms & Conditions

Online Reservation

TUM students and staff members can conveniently book study carrels online:

Log in to the reservation system with your TUM ID
Select a time slot and submit your booking
Receive a reservation confirmation by email

Book a Study Carrel

You will also receive a reminder email one day prior to your reservation's start time.

Branch Library Main Campus | 16 December 2025 | Carrels not accessible
Carrels and study desks in the Quiet Reading Room (2nd floor) will not be accessible on this day. Reserved carrels are also unavailable on 16 December. For the rest of the week, they will be available as usual. The other areas of the branch library will be open on a regular basis. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Check-in

Please check in at the branch library for every online reservation:

Scan the QR code from your confirmation email at the check-in station.
A separate check-in is required for each time slot, even for back-to-back bookings.
Check-in must be completed within 30 minutes (for study carrels: within 48 hours).
Reservations will be automatically canceled if you do not check in on time.

Terms & Conditions

Who can reserve study carrels?

TUM students and TUM staff
Reservations may not be transferred and made on behalf of others.

How to reserve

Reserve online via the reservation system.
Log in with your TUM ID.
Book up to 3 months in advance – same-day bookings are also possible.

Reservation limits

Booking quota: 8 weeks per year.
Minimum booking duration: 1 week, always starting on Monday.
The quota resets each year on 1 January at midnight.

When does my reservation expire?

After 48 hours, if you do not show up or fail to check in.
Expired reservations will not be refunded to your booking quota.

Additional rules

Doors of study carrels are not lockable.
Others are allowed to use the carrel when you are absent.
For short absences, we recommend the use of a clock disc during breaks.
Drinks are allowed in tightly sealed containers.
No food or alcohol allowed.
The University Library's House Rules apply.

For detailed regulations, see:

Availability & Equipment

The University Library has a number of study carrels in selected branch libraries.

Location	Availability
Branch Library Chemistry	11 study carrels
Branch Library Medicine	12 study carrels
Branch Library Physics	8 study carrels
Branch Library Sport & Health Sciences	6 study carrels
Branch Library Main Campus	15 study carrels
Branch Library Weihenstephan	13 study carrels

Equipment & Set-Up

Desk and swivel chair
Power outlets and internet connection
Whiteboards – only in study carrels at Weihenstephan

Feedback

What do you think about the option to reserve study desks and rooms online? We would greatly appreciate your feedback. It helps us improve our booking service.

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