OpenFieldTUM International Scholarship (TUM-Stipendium)
University-funded merit and support grants administered directly by TUM to assist enrolled international undergraduate and graduate students facing financial constraints during their studies in Munich.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Very good academic performance (German grade 2.0 or better) in prior semesters at TUM.
- English language proficiency
- English or German proficiency matching enrolled degree program requirements.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated extracurricular commitment, resume, and statement of financial hardship.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic transcript and recommendation statement from a TUM university lecturer.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Partial funding: One-off semester grant of €500 to €1,500 per semester plus full tuition fee waivers for qualifying international students demonstrating academic merit and financial need
- Application fee
- Free scholarship application via TUM scholarship portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- Reduces or waives international tuition fees for admitted students with documented merit.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Summer semester application window for enrolled international students)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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