Doing Sports
Engaging in sports as a recreational activity offers not only a physical boost but also a comprehensive approach to well-being. Beyond the pursuit of fitness, sports encompass a spectrum of enjoyable and fulfilling experiences. This will help you as a student who is new to the city to build connections and engage in a community that shares your interests. Munich offers a diverse range of sports activities for students.
Meetup
When you are new to a city and hardly know anyone, it can be difficult to socialise. The easiest way in today’s day and age is social media. And there’s an app exactly developed for this purpose! Meetup provides a platform that facilitates community building, event organization, and shared experiences. The app allows you to join or create specialized sports groups based on your interests. Whether it's football, running, cycling, or niche sports, there's likely a group tailored to your preferences.
Meetup helps you discover local sports events, from friendly matches to organized leagues. This feature enables you to engage with the sports community in your area and stay updated on upcoming activities.
ZHS - Zentraler Hochschulsport München
The ZHS offers a wide range of courses in both popular and competitive sports, from A for aerobics to Z for Zumba. There are almost no limits to the sporting activities, they strive to offer something for every taste.
Who can participate in university sports?
All students and staff of Munich's state universities are allowed to participate in the Central University Sports Centre - ZHS - of the City of Munich. In addition, various non-state universities, institutions and groups of people have been granted the right to participate.
What do I need to participate in ZHS-university sports?
All participants in the ZHS require a Basic Ticket purchased online, which is the valid semester entitlement and serves as the basis for the one-time creation of the ZHS Card.
The basic ticket costs 12 euros for students per semester! Every semester the Basic Ticket must be purchased; it is a prerequisite for ALL further course bookings and serves as the basis for printing the ZHS Card.