TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Students already enrolled at TUM who are not eligible for BAfoeG because of their nationality: bachelor's students from the 3rd semester, master's students from the 2nd semester (or the 1st if the bachelor's was at TUM). You need good grades and proven financial need, and a waiver or waiver scholarship counts as income. Upload a 100-200 word motivation letter on your finances, CV, residence permit, TUM grade report, two recommendations and 12 months of bank statements.

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About this opportunity

TUM gives small needs-based grants to enrolled international students who cannot receive German state student aid. Only complete applications are accepted.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Students already enrolled at TUM who are not eligible for BAfoeG because of their nationality: bachelor's students from the 3rd semester, master's students from the 2nd semester (or the 1st if the bachelor's was at TUM). You need good grades and proven financial need, and a waiver or waiver scholarship counts as income. Upload a 100-200 word motivation letter on your finances, CV, residence permit, TUM grade report, two recommendations and 12 months of bank statements.
2. Note the deadline. Apr and Oct (for the winter semester 2026/27 the application period was 1 to 15 October 2026; the page also gives 15 May as the grade report and recommendation deadline for the summer semester) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Support your financial-need statement with clear documents and keep the numbers consistent across forms.

Quick answers

Who can apply for TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based)?

Students already enrolled at TUM who are not eligible for BAfoeG because of their nationality: bachelor's students from the 3rd semester, master's students from the 2nd semester (or the 1st if the bachelor's was at TUM). You need good grades and proven financial need, and a waiver or waiver scholarship counts as income. Upload a 100-200 word motivation letter on your finances, CV, residence permit, TUM grade report, two recommendations and 12 months of bank statements.

What does TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based) cover?

One-time financial aid of EUR 500 to EUR 1,800 per semester; you can reapply each semester for up to 36 months

When is the deadline for TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based)?

Apr and Oct (for the winter semester 2026/27 the application period was 1 to 15 October 2026; the page also gives 15 May as the grade report and recommendation deadline for the summer semester) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based)?

Host countries: Germany.

What documents do I need for TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the TUM Scholarship for International Students (Need-Based) application?

High: Online application with financial documents