Scholarship Overview
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Overview
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) Scholarships 2027 provide targeted financial support for international students from non-EU/EEA countries who must pay tuition fees. Since winter 2024/25, TUM charges international tuition fees to many newly enrolled students from outside the European Economic Area, making these scholarships essential for affordable study in Germany.
TUM offers three distinct funding mechanisms: tuition fee waiver scholarships that remove fees directly from your student account, the Deutschlandstipendium providing €300 monthly for academic and personal achievement, and the International Student Scholarship offering €500–€1,800 per semester for continuing students with demonstrated financial need.
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Scholarship Types and Benefits
TUM Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarships
These scholarships eliminate international tuition fees rather than providing cash payments. Coverage varies by category:
- Need-based waiver for new students: Full tuition fee waiver for the standard duration of the bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Merit-based waiver for new master’s students: Full waiver for two semesters, with opportunity to reapply
- Merit-based waiver for continuing students: Full waiver for two semesters for students from third semester onward who demonstrate outstanding TUM academic performance
Deutschlandstipendium
This national programme at TUM provides:
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- €300 per month
- Minimum two semesters of funding, potentially extending to standard degree duration
- Networking opportunities with corporate sponsors
- Approximately 800 awards annually at TUM
Selection considers academic results alongside personal achievements, social engagement, employment experience, family responsibilities, and challenging personal circumstances.
Scholarship for International Students of TUM
This Bavarian government-funded programme offers:
- €500 to €1,800 per semester
- One-time payment per application cycle
- Maximum total funding period of 36 months
- Cash payment to support living expenses (not tuition reduction)
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements
All applicants must first satisfy TUM’s academic and admission requirements for their chosen degree programme.
Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarships
Primarily for international students from non-EU/EEA countries liable for TUM tuition fees:
- Need-based: Demonstrate insufficient family financial resources through detailed income, asset, and bank documentation
- Merit-based (new master’s): Outstanding academic record with official ranking certificate from qualifying degree institution
- Merit-based (continuing): Excellent TUM performance from third semester onward, submitted via TUM Examination Report
Deutschlandstipendium
Open to German and international students who are:
- Enrolled at TUM or have received a TUM applicant number
- Studying at bachelor’s or master’s level
- Have at least two semesters remaining when funding begins
Minimum grade threshold is typically 2.40 in the German system, though exceptions exist for circumstances like illness, disability, or caring responsibilities. Students receiving another merit-based scholarship of €30+ monthly are generally excluded.
Scholarship for International Students
For international students already studying at TUM who:
- Are ineligible for BAföG due to nationality
- Are enrolled at TUM
- Have completed at least third semester (bachelor’s) or second semester (master’s)—master’s students may apply from first semester if they completed their bachelor’s at TUM
- Demonstrate good academic results and genuine financial need
Application Deadlines
| Scholarship | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Need-based waiver (new bachelor’s) | May 15 – July 15 (for following winter semester) |
| Need-based waiver (new master’s) | Winter: January 1 – May 31 Summer: November 1 – January 15 |
| Merit-based waiver (new master’s) | Winter: January 1 – May 31 Summer: November 1 – January 15 |
| Merit-based waiver (continuing students) | Winter: May 31 – June 30 Summer: November 30 – December 31 |
| Deutschlandstipendium 2027/28 | Summer 2027 (exact dates to be announced spring 2027) |
| International Student Scholarship | Not yet published for 2027 winter semester |
Required Documents
Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarships
- TUM application or student number
- CV
- Bank statements
- Income and asset evidence
- Tax assessment documents
- Pension statements where applicable
- Parents’ and/or spouse’s financial documents
- Family documents (birth/marriage certificates)
- Merit-based master’s: Official ranking certificate from previous university
- Continuing students: Current TUM Examination Report
Deutschlandstipendium
- Online scholarship application
- Academic results
- Employment or internship evidence
- Voluntary or social engagement documentation
- Supporting documents for relevant personal circumstances
Scholarship for International Students
- Motivation letter (100–200 words explaining financial situation)
- CV or résumé
- Residence permit
- Current TUM grade report
- Two recommendation letters
- Bank statements
- Evidence of applicant’s, parents’, and spouse’s income
- Supporting evidence for other income sources
- Certified German translation for non-English/German documents
Application Process
Tuition Fee Waiver Scholarship
- Apply for TUM admission through TUMonline and obtain your application number
- Identify correct waiver category (need-based or merit-based)
- Prepare supporting documents (financial evidence or ranking certificate)
- Submit through TUM’s scholarship portal using application number (new students) or student number (enrolled students)
- Monitor portal for decision and formally accept within indicated period
Deutschlandstipendium
- Secure TUM matriculation number or application number
- Complete online application when 2027/28 portal opens
- Upload supporting evidence for claimed achievements
- Submit through online portal
Scholarship for International Students
- Confirm semester requirement and BAföG ineligibility
- Prepare motivation letter and financial documentation
- Obtain two recommendations
- Submit complete application through TUM scholarship portal
- Verify recommendations and financial evidence received
Practical Considerations for African Applicants
Students from Zimbabwe and SADC countries should note that TUM’s tuition fees apply to non-EU/EEA nationals, making waiver scholarships particularly valuable. The need-based waiver requires comprehensive financial documentation—prepare bank statements, employment letters, and asset declarations well in advance, as German embassies may need certified translations for visa purposes.
The Deutschlandstipendium’s holistic selection criteria benefit applicants with community engagement, leadership experience, or responsibilities supporting family members—common profiles among African students. Document these experiences thoroughly with certificates or verification letters.
For the International Student Scholarship, the 100–200 word motivation letter should directly address financial constraints without excessive detail. Focus on concrete circumstances: exchange rates, family income limitations, or lack of access to educational loans in your home country.
Official scholarship page: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships
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