Partial funding · Study in Germany
TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid
Varies by scheme, from monthly stipends to tuition support and hardship grants
- Funder
- Technical University of Munich
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
TUM runs a portfolio of funding routes for international students, including the Deutschlandstipendium, faculty and departmental awards, and support administered through partner foundations.
This matters more than it used to: TUM has charged non-EU students tuition since winter 2024/25, so Munich is no longer the fee-free option many students still assume it to be.
🗓️ Deadline
Varies by scheme across the academic year
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Admitted to, or applying for, a TUM degree programme
- Requirements vary by scheme — some are merit-based, others need-based
- Some awards are restricted to particular faculties or subject areas
- Open to applicants of any nationality across the portfolio
- Several schemes require German language ability; many do not
How to apply
- Start from TUM's central scholarship page and filter by your degree level
- Note that each scheme has its own deadline and application route
- Apply for the Deutschlandstipendium through TUM once enrolled
- Check faculty pages separately, as departmental awards are listed there
- Budget for the current non-EU tuition rate rather than assuming free study
Studying in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.
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TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid: your questions, answered
What does the TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid cover?
Varies by scheme, from monthly stipends to tuition support and hardship grants. TUM runs a portfolio of funding routes for international students, including the Deutschlandstipendium, faculty and departmental awards, and support administered through partner foundations.
Who is eligible for the TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid?
Core requirements are: Admitted to, or applying for, a TUM degree programme; Requirements vary by scheme — some are merit-based, others need-based; Some awards are restricted to particular faculties or subject areas; Open to applicants of any nationality across the portfolio; Several schemes require German language ability; many do not. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid deadline?
Varies by scheme across the academic year. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.