OpenFieldAKAD University Digital Transformation and STEM Merit Scholarship
Competitive merit scholarship awarded to exceptional incoming master's scholars in Data Science, Software Engineering, and Digital Industrial Technology at AKAD University.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree in STEM with grade 2.0 or better on German grading scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or German TestDaF 4
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,000-word essay on AI-driven industrial transformation in European manufacturing
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or employer recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 50% tuition reduction (saving approximately EUR 7,500 across the master's program)
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 14,200 total program tuition (reduced to EUR 7,100 with scholarship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Spring enrollment round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official AKAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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