Scholarships for International Students

Here we would like to inform you about the scholarship for international students.

Please note:

The results for the summer semester will be sent out by end-June.

The results for the winter semester will be sent out by mid-December.

General information

TUM awards scholarships for international students funded through budget resources from the Bavarian government.

It is a one-time financial aid between €500 and €1,800 per semester. You can reapply every semester.


Requirements:

  • who are not eligible for BAföG due to their nationality (see §8 BAföG
  • as of 3rd semester in their bachelor‘s studies
  • as of 2nd semester in their master’s studies (or as of 1st semester in their master’s studies,
    if the bachelor degree has been completed at TUM)
  • submission of the bachelor's thesis or master's thesis not before 30 June (summer term)
    and 31 December (winter term)
  • Merit: good academic records
  • Proven need:
    There is no need, if the applicant has more monthly income at his/her disposal than the necessity for students according to §13 i.V.m §13a BAföG as last amended.
  • low parents' income

If you have applied for the scholarship for students who are affected by the war in the Ukraine and has been selected as a scholarship holder, you are not allowed to apply for this scholarship because a double funding is not allowed.

During the leave of absence the scholarship won´t be paid.
You can find futher Information about the scholarship for studying with a child at the Studentenhilfe München.

Application period summer semester 2024:

April 3 to 14, 2024

Documents for the application

Please prepare the following documents for upload (pdf files):

  • Motivational letter
    Please explain your financial status (100–200 words in English or German)
  • CV/resume
  • TUM grade report (can be downloaded from TUMonline)
  • two recommendations
    • not older than one semester
  • Proof of applicant’s income
    • bank statements of the last three months of all bank accounts 
      If not in German or English language, a certified German translation is required by a sworn translator (with official seal!)
      (winter term: 01 July – 30 September and summer term: 01 January – 31 March)
      If there are incoming payments, please explain directly on the bank account statement what kind of payment it is
      (for example: salary, parents support, scholarship, loan ...)
    • and further documents if applicable (work contract, internship contract, scholarship notification, loan contract, BAföG notification, etc.)
  • Proof of parents‘ income or proof of income of spouse if applicable
    • if not in German or English language, a certified German translation is required by a sworn translator (with official seal!)
    • not older than one year

Further information:

  • Only complete applications can be accepted.
  • If you or your lecturer hand in the recommendations later, the deadline (15 November / 15 May) must be adhered to.

Do you have any questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at stipendienspam prevention@zv.tum.de
We are looking forward to your application!

Here you will find the application form

Please apply here: link.

Contact Scholarships

TUM Center for Study and Teaching
Scholarship Office

Phone: +49 89 289–28065; –28067
E-mail: stipendien@zv.tum.de

All office hours are cancelled for the time being

For questions regarding scholarships for stays abroad, please contact the TUM Global & Alumni Office

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