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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to €1,800 per semester
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
TUM awards Scholarships for International Students funded through budget resources from the Bavarian government.
Benefits
It is a one-time financial aid between €500 and €1,800 per semester. You can reapply every semester.
Eligibility
- Who are not eligible for BAföG due to their nationality
- As of 3rd semester in their bachelor‘s studies
- As of 2nd semester in their master’s studies (or as of 1st semester in their master’s studies,if the bachelor degree has been completed at TUM)
- Submission of the bachelor's thesis or master's thesis not before 30 June (summer term)and 31 December (winter term)
- Merit: good academic records
- Proven need: There is no need, if the applicant has more monthly income at his/her disposal than the necessity for students
- Low parents' income
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Germany
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 May 2026
Motivational letter. Please explain your financial status (100–200 words in English or German)
CV/resume
TUM grade report (can be downloaded from TUMonline)
Two recommendations
Proof of applicant’s income
Proof of parents‘ income or proof of income of spouse if applicable.
Only complete applications can be accepted.
If you or your lecturer hand in the recommendations later, the deadline (15 November / 15 May) must be adhered to.