He was appointed Director of the Polytechnikum in 1900 and under his inspired leadership the institution rose to university status becoming the Technische Hochschule of Munich.
Siya ay hihirangin Director ng Polytechnikum sa 1900 at inspirasyon sa ilalim ng kanyang pamumuno ang mga institusyon ng rosas sa unibersidad na kalagayan ng pagiging Technische Hochschule ng Munich.