بورسیه‌های Technical University of Munich ۲۰۲۷ در آلمان

Technical University of Munich (TUM) Scholarships 2027 برای international Bachelor’s و Master’s students چند نوع funding دارد:

• TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarships
• Deutschlandstipendium
• Scholarship for International Students of TUM

از winter semester 2024/25، بسیاری newly enrolled non-EU/EEA students tuition fees می‌پردازند، بنابراین tuition waiverها اهمیت زیادی دارند.

Overview

• Level: Bachelor’s / Master’s
• Institution: TUM
• Destination: Germany
• Coverage:
• full tuition fee waiver
• €300/month
• €500–€1,800/semester

Deadlines – Tuition Waivers

Need-based waiver – new Bachelor’s

• next winter semester: 15 May–15 July.

Need-based waiver – new Master’s

• winter: 1 January–31 May.
• summer: 1 November–15 January.

Merit-based waiver – new Master’s

• winter: 1 January–31 May.
• summer: 1 November–15 January.

Merit-based waiver – continuing students from 3rd semester

• winter: 31 May–30 June.
• summer: 30 November–31 December.

Deutschlandstipendium

2027/28 application period in summer 2027; exact dates not yet published، expected from spring 2027.

International Student Scholarship

2027 winter dates not yet published; latest competition was around October. Check current TUM page.

Tuition Fee Waiver Coverage

Need-Based New Students

• full international tuition waiver.
• standard degree duration.
• no cash payment.

Merit-Based New Master’s

• full international tuition waiver.
• usually two semesters.
• may reapply.

Merit-Based Continuing Students

• full tuition waiver.
• two semesters.
• may reapply.
• based on outstanding TUM performance.

Waivers do not cover housing، food، insurance، travel or living expenses.

Deutschlandstipendium

• €300/month.
• normally at least 2 semesters.
• may continue up to standard degree duration if eligible.
• networking with sponsors.
• about 800 scholarships/year at TUM.
• half funded by German federal government and half private sponsors.

Selection considers not only grades but

• personal achievements.
• social/voluntary engagement.
• employment/internships.
• responsibilities.
• difficult personal circumstances.

International Student Scholarship

• €500–€1,800 per semester.
• one-time support each semester.
• can reapply.
• maximum total funding period 36 months.
• financed by Bavarian government.
• requires good academics + genuine financial need.

Tuition Waiver Eligibility

Need-Based New Students

• non-EU/EEA international tuition liability.
• eligible TUM degree.
• demonstrate insufficient student/family finances.
• evidence income، assets، bank accounts and family situation.

TUM may assess parents/spouse.

Merit-Based New Master’s

• applying to/in first semester of Master’s.
• tuition liable.
• outstanding academic record.
• official ranking certificate from previous university showing cohort rank.

Merit-Based Continuing

• 3rd semester or later.
• tuition liable.
• outstanding TUM results.
• current TUM Examination Report.
• competitive/limited awards.

Deutschlandstipendium Eligibility

• German or international student.
• enrolled at TUM or admitted with applicant number.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s.
• normally at least 2 semesters remaining.
• newly admitted international students eligible.
• current general grade benchmark around 2.40 German scale for most applicants.
• exceptions may consider illness، disability، caring، childcare.
• cannot normally combine with another merit scholarship ≥€30/month.
• doctoral/exchange students not eligible.

International Student Scholarship Eligibility

• international student not BAföG-eligible because of nationality.
• enrolled at TUM.
• at least 3rd Bachelor’s semester.
• at least 2nd Master’s semester.
• Master’s student may apply from 1st semester if Bachelor’s completed at TUM.
• good academic results.
• financial need.
• low personal/parent/spouse income.
• thesis timing restrictions may apply.
• students on leave cannot receive payment.

How to Apply – Tuition Waiver

• apply to eligible degree through TUMonline.
• obtain application number.
• identify correct waiver: need-based or merit-based.
• prepare evidence.

Need-based docs may include

• bank statements.
• income proof.
• tax assessments.
• pension statements.
• family documents.
• assets.
• CV.

Merit Master’s

• official ranking certificate.

Continuing merit

• TUM Examination Report.
• submit via TUM scholarship portal.
• if approved، formally accept in portal; fee is waived/credited, not paid as cash.

How to Apply – Deutschlandstipendium

• be enrolled or have TUM application number.
• complete online application when portal opens.
• upload evidence for academics، employment، internships، volunteering، social engagement، family/care responsibilities، illness/disability etc.
• professor recommendation is not specifically required under current process.
• submit online.

Successful students receive €300/month and may connect with sponsor.

How to Apply – International Student Scholarship

• confirm semester and BAföG nationality condition.
• prepare 100–200-word motivation/financial explanation in English or German.
• prepare:
• CV.
• residence permit.
• TUM grade report.
• 2 recommendations.
• income evidence.
• bank statements.
• parents’ income.
• spouse income if applicable.
• other financial evidence.
• certified German translation may be required for non-English/German docs.
• submit through portal.

Only complete applications considered.

Documents – Tuition Waiver

TUM applicant/student number، CV، bank/income/assets/tax/pension docs، parents/spouse financial docs، family certificates where relevant، ranking certificate for merit Master’s، TUM report for continuing students.

Deutschlandstipendium

application، academic results، employment/internship proof، volunteering/social engagement، personal-circumstance evidence.

International Student Scholarship

motivation letter، CV، residence permit، grade report، 2 recommendations، bank/income/family financial evidence.

FAQ

• TUM has scholarships/waivers for international students.
• main TUM awards are not complete fully funded living-cost packages.
• need-based waiver can cover full tuition for standard duration.
• Deutschlandstipendium = €300/month.
• International Student Scholarship = €500–€1,800/semester.
• some international students may already be tuition exempt by legal/status rules.
• first-semester students can access certain waivers/Deutschlandstipendium.
• full Master’s tuition waiver possible through need or merit.
• combination rules depend on programme.

The exact documents depend on the scholarship. TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship Documents For need-based applicants, documents may include: TUM application or student number CV Bank statements Evidence of income and assets Tax assessment documents

Criteria for Technical University of Munich Scholarships

Applicants must first satisfy the academic and admission requirements of their chosen TUM degree programme. Individual scholarship requirements are explained below.

TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship Eligibility

These scholarships are primarily intended for international students from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay TUM’s international tuition fees. The exact criteria depend on the waiver category.

Need-Based Waiver for New Students

Applicants beginning a bachelor’s or master’s degree must

Be required to pay international tuition fees at TUM

Apply for an eligible TUM degree programme

Demonstrate that they and their family do not have sufficient financial resources to pay the tuition fee

Provide detailed evidence of income, assets, bank accounts, and family circumstances

TUM considers the financial position of the student and may also assess the income and assets of parents or a spouse. Successful students can receive the tuition waiver from their first semester for the standard duration of the degree.

Merit-Based Waiver for New Master’s Students

Applicants must

Be applying to a TUM master’s degree or be in the first semester of their master’s programme

Be liable for international tuition fees

Have an outstanding academic record

Provide an official ranking certificate from the institution where they completed the degree used for TUM admission The ranking document must show where the applicant stands within the relevant graduating cohort.

Merit-Based Waiver for Continuing Students

Current TUM bachelor’s and master’s students can be considered from their third semester onward if they:

Are required to pay the international tuition fee

Have demonstrated outstanding academic performance at TUM

Submit their current TUM Examination Report

Meet the University’s scholarship selection criteria

Funding is competitive, and the number of tuition waivers is limited.

Deutschlandstipendium Eligibility

The Deutschlandstipendium is open to both German and international students.

You can apply if you

Are already enrolled in a degree programme at TUM, or

Have applied for admission and received a TUM applicant number

Are studying at bachelor’s or master’s level

Will normally have at least two semesters remaining when funding begins

International students who are newly admitted to TUM are also eligible. Their most recent academic qualification is used when evaluating their previous performance. TUM currently uses a minimum grade of 2.40 in the German grading system for most applicants. Students below this threshold may still be considered in specific circumstances, such as illness, disability, caring responsibilities, or childcare.

Selection can also take into account

Academic achievement

Social or voluntary engagement

Employment and internships

Personal responsibilities

Family circumstances

Difficult educational or personal circumstances

You cannot normally receive the Deutschlandstipendium if you already receive another merit-based scholarship worth €30 or more per month. Doctoral and exchange students are not eligible for the TUM Deutschlandstipendium.

Scholarship for International Students Eligibility

This scholarship is intended specifically for international students who are already studying at TUM.

Applicants must

Be international students who are not eligible for BAföG because of their nationality

Be enrolled at TUM

Be at least in the third semester of a bachelor’s degree

Be at least in the second semester of a master’s degree

Master’s students may apply from their first semester if they previously completed their bachelor’s degree at TUM.

Applicants must also demonstrate

Good academic results

Financial need

Low personal income

Low parental income or spouse’s income where applicable

Students planning to submit their final thesis very early in the relevant semester may not qualify because TUM sets minimum dates for submission of the bachelor’s or master’s thesis. Students on an official leave of absence cannot receive payment during that period.

for Technical University of Munich Scholarships?

The three scholarships have different application procedures.

for the TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship?

• Apply for admission to an eligible bachelor’s or master’s programme through TUMonline.

After submitting the degree application, TUM will issue an application number. You need this number to apply for a waiver scholarship if you are not yet enrolled.

• Identify the correct waiver scholarship.

New students should determine whether they qualify for

Need-based tuition waiver, or

Merit-based master’s tuition waiver

Students in their third semester or later can apply for the merit-based waiver based on their performance at TUM.

• Prepare the supporting documents.

For a need-based scholarship, TUM may request detailed financial evidence covering you, your parents, and your spouse where applicable.

This can include

Bank statements

Evidence of income

Tax assessments

Pension statements

Family documents

Evidence of assets

CV

For merit-based master’s applicants, the most important additional document is an official ranking certificate from the university where the qualifying degree was completed.

• Submit the waiver application through TUM’s scholarship portal.

Students already enrolled should use their TUM student number, while new applicants use their TUM application number.

• Monitor the application portal for the decision.

If the waiver is approved, you must formally accept it within the period indicated in the portal. The tuition fee will then be credited or waived rather than paid to you in cash.

for the Deutschlandstipendium?

• Apply for admission to TUM or make sure you are already enrolled.

You can apply for the scholarship once you have either

A TUM matriculation number, or

A TUM application number

• Complete the online Deutschlandstipendium application when the 2027/28 application portal opens.

The form considers not only your academic results but also your wider profile.

• Upload supporting evidence for the achievements you claim.

Depending on your circumstances, relevant documents may include evidence of

Academic achievement

Employment

Internships

Voluntary work

Social engagement

Family responsibilities

Childcare

Illness or disability

Other important personal circumstances

TUM does not require applicants to obtain professor recommendation letters specifically for the Deutschlandstipendium selection.

• Submit the application through the online portal.

Successful students receive €300 per month and may also be connected with the organisation or company sponsoring their scholarship.

for the Scholarship for International Students?

• Confirm that you have reached the required semester of your TUM degree and that you are not eligible for BAföG because of your nationality.
• Prepare a short motivation letter.

TUM asks applicants to explain their financial situation in approximately 100–200 words, in either English or German. Your explanation should be straightforward and supported by the financial documents you submit.

• Prepare the required scholarship documents, including:

CV or résumé

Residence permit

Current TUM grade report

Two recommendations

Evidence of your income

Bank statements

Evidence of parents’ income

Evidence of spouse’s income where applicable

Additional financial documents where relevant

Documents not issued in English or German may require a certified German translation. You can use our guide on how to write an academic CV for a scholarship to prepare your CV and our scholarship recommendation letter guide when approaching your referees.

• Submit the application through the TUM scholarship portal.

Only complete applications are considered, so applicants should check that recommendations and financial evidence have also been received.

Documents Required for Technical University of Munich Scholarships

The exact documents depend on the scholarship.

TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship Documents

For need-based applicants, documents may include

TUM application or student number

CV

Bank statements

Evidence of income and assets

Tax assessment documents

Pension statements where applicable

Parents’ financial documents

Spouse’s financial documents where applicable

Family documents such as birth or marriage certificates where relevant

Merit-based master’s applicants must also provide an official ranking certificate from their previous university. Continuing TUM students applying on academic merit generally submit their current TUM Examination Report.

Deutschlandstipendium Documents

Applicants may need

Online scholarship application

Academic results

Evidence of employment or internships

Evidence of voluntary or social engagement

Documents supporting relevant personal circumstances

Additional evidence requested in the application system

The exact supporting evidence depends on the information included in your application.

Scholarship for International Students Documents

Applicants should prepare

Motivation letter explaining financial circumstances

CV or résumé

Residence permit

Current TUM grade report

Two recommendation letters

Bank statements

Evidence of applicant’s income

Evidence of parents’ income

Evidence of spouse’s income where applicable

Supporting evidence for scholarships, employment, loans, or other sources of income

TUM may request certified translations when financial or other official documents are not in English or German.

Website

To learn more about the Technical University of Munich Scholarships, please visit the official scholarship pages:

TUM Scholarships and Tuition Fee Waivers for International Students

TUM Deutschlandstipendium

TUM Scholarship for International Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Technical University of Munich offer scholarships for international students?

Yes. TUM offers several funding options for international students, including tuition fee waiver scholarships, the Deutschlandstipendium, and a dedicated Scholarship for International Students. External scholarships such as the DAAD Scholarship can also be used to study at eligible German universities.

Is the Technical University of Munich Scholarship fully funded?

TUM’s main scholarships should not generally be described as fully funded. The need-based tuition waiver can cover the full international tuition fee for the standard duration of the degree, but it does not normally provide accommodation, living expenses, travel, or health insurance. The Deutschlandstipendium provides €300 per month, while the International Student Scholarship provides €500 to €1,800 per semester.

Can international students study tuition-free at TUM?

Some international students are already exempt from TUM’s international tuition fee based on their nationality, educational background, residence status, or other legal conditions. International students who are required to pay tuition may also qualify for a TUM waiver scholarship based on financial need, academic achievement, or specific personal circumstances.

How much is the TUM Deutschlandstipendium?

The Deutschlandstipendium provides €300 per month. TUM awards around 800 of these scholarships each year.

How much is the TUM Scholarship for International Students?

The Scholarship for International Students provides a one-time grant of €500 to €1,800 per semester. Students can apply again each semester, with a maximum total funding period of 36 months.

Can first-semester international students receive a TUM scholarship?

Yes, depending on the scholarship. New bachelor’s and master’s students can apply for need-based tuition waiver scholarships. New master’s students may also qualify for a merit-based tuition waiver, while newly admitted bachelor’s and master’s students can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium. The dedicated Scholarship for International Students is mainly for students who have already completed part of their degree at TUM.

Can master’s students receive a full tuition waiver at TUM?

Yes. International master’s students who are required to pay TUM tuition fees may qualify for a full tuition waiver based on financial need or outstanding academic performance. Need-based funding for new students can cover the standard duration of the programme, while the merit-based master’s waiver generally covers two semesters at a time and can be applied for again.

Can I combine a TUM scholarship with another scholarship?

It depends on the funding programmes involved. For example, students receiving another performance-based scholarship worth €30 or more per month are generally excluded from the Deutschlandstipendium. Other TUM funding options have their own combination rules, and financial support already received may be counted when TUM assesses financial need.