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.
Technical University of Munich (Technische Universität München)
Founded in 1868, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is Germany's top-ranked technical university and a continuous University of Excellence. TUM has fostered 18 Nobel laureates and operates premier campuses across Munich, Garching, and Weihenstephan. TUM excels globally in Informatics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, and Quantum Science. Review verified Master's degrees, salaried doctoral contracts, summer research programs, and faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
TUM Salaried Doctoral Positions (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in - TV-L E13)
Three to four-year salaried university employment contracts at TUM chairs, combining cutting-edge scientific research with teaching assistance and mandatory membership in the structured TUM Graduate School.
TUM Master of Science in Informatics (Computer Science)
Flagship two-year English-taught Master's degree (120 ECTS) at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT) in Garching, offering specialized tracks in Algorithms, AI, Distributed Systems, and Security.
TUM Master of Science in Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence
Interdisciplinary master's degree (120 ECTS) uniting mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to develop intelligent cognitive robots, autonomous navigation, and machine perception.
Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI) Graduate Research Placements
Cutting-edge collaborative research placements inside TUM MDSI, investigating foundational AI architectures, biomedical data science, mathematical optimization, and quantum algorithm simulations.
TUM Practical Research Experience Program (PREP)
Prestigious 10-week summer research internship (July–August) pairing international students with TUM research chairs to conduct individual laboratory investigations across robotics, materials, and physics.
TUM Student and Graduate Assistantships (HiWi - Hilfskraft)
Flexible part-time academic employment contracts (up to 20 hours per week) assisting TUM professors in teaching exercise sessions, grading assignments, and maintaining laboratory software.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Recognized Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics, Engineering, or related quantitative field (minimum 180 ECTS credits) satisfying rigorous subject-specific curriculum equivalency requirements.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Completed Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) with above-average grades, written supervisor agreement (Betreuungszusage) from a TUM full professor, and entry into the TUM Graduate School.
- Language proficiency
- Demonstrated English proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88; German language proficiency (CEFR A1/A2) required within first year for international master's cohorts.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Curriculum analysis essay, statement of purpose, and scientific portfolio demonstrating core competencies in algorithms, mathematics, or hardware design.
- Application fee
- Zero centralized application fee via TUMonline; preliminary review documentation (VPD) via uni-assist costs approximately €75 for international degree holders.
- Required documentation
- Degree certificate, complete official transcripts with grading table, CV in tabular format, motivation letter, and uni-assist VPD certificate.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Under Bavarian higher education legislation, regular tuition for EU/EEA citizens is zero (only a semester contribution of €85 is charged). For non-EU international students newly matriculating, tuition fees are typically €4,000 to €6,000 per semester. However, doctoral candidates (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) are salaried university employees who pay zero tuition and receive full health and pension benefits.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Technical University of Munich:
Prof. Dr. Daniel Cremers
Chair of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence, School of CIT; specializing in Computer Vision, 3D Reconstruction, Visual SLAM.
Prof. Dr. Sami Haddadin
Chair of Robotics and Systems Intelligence / Executive Director, MIRMI; specializing in Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Soft Robotics.
Prof. Dr. Claudia Felser
Director at Max Planck Institute CPfS & TUM Honorary Professor; specializing in Topological Materials, Heusler Compounds, Quantum Chemistry.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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