TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH (TUM)
Deutschlandstipendium at TUM
partial · bachelors, masters
- ~€300/monthAmount
- ~€3,600/yearAnnual (est.)
- TUM, MunichUniversity
- Any nationalityEligibility
- Min 2 semestersDuration
- Founded 1868TUM
At a glance
partial
Funding
€4k
Max amount
Rolling
Deadline
Open to students of any nationality enrolled at TUM
Country
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Provider
The Deutschlandstipendium at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is TUM's implementation of Germany's national scholarship programme. TUM, founded in 1868, is one of Germany's top technical universities, and it awards the Deutschlandstipendium to talented and committed students across its schools. As under the national scheme, the scholarship pays a flat ~€300 per month — half from private sponsors that TUM partners with and half from the federal government — for at least 2 semesters, renewable for the normal length of the degree. The ~€300 per month, about ~€3,600 per year, is awarded regardless of nationality or income, and TUM's selection weighs academic achievement together with social engagement and personal background. TUM runs its own application round each year, so the window and exact requirements are set by the university rather than a single national date. Treat the figures here as estimates and confirm current details on TUM's official Deutschlandstipendium pages.
What's covered
- Monthly amount — A flat ~€300 per month, about EUR 3,600 per year, for TUM students.
- Matching model — Half from TUM's private sponsors and half from the federal government.
- Income-independent — Awarded regardless of nationality or personal income.
- Duration — For at least 2 semesters, renewable for the normal length of the degree.
- Networking — Contact with sponsors and TUM scholarship events in some cases.
How to apply
Apply through TUM's annual Deutschlandstipendium round, following the university's process and deadline.
- Find the TUM round — Check TUM's Deutschlandstipendium page for the current application window.
- Prepare your file — Assemble proof of academic results and evidence of social engagement.
- Apply via TUM — Complete TUM's application within its window.
- TUM selection — TUM selects scholars based on merit and commitment.
- Award — If selected, receive ~€300 per month for at least two semesters.
- Renewal — Be reassessed for renewal per TUM's rules.
Eligibility
EnrolmentEnrolled at (or admitted to) the Technical University of Munich.
Academic meritStrong academic results across your TUM studies.
CommitmentSocial engagement, extracurricular involvement, or notable personal circumstances.
Any nationalityOpen to German and international TUM students.
Income-independentAwarded regardless of personal or family income.
The number of scholarships TUM can award depends on the sponsors it raises. TUM sets its own application window and documents under the national framework.
Eligible countries
Open to students of any nationality enrolled at TUM
Deadlines
Per TUM round
Selection
TUM selects Deutschlandstipendium holders on academic achievement together with social engagement and personal circumstances, under the national programme's framework. The number of awards depends on the private sponsorship TUM raises each year, and TUM runs the selection itself.
Verified sources
- TUM — Deutschlandstipendiumtum.deofficial
About the provider
The Technical University of Munich (TUM), founded in 1868, is one of Germany's top technical universities. It participates in Germany's national Deutschlandstipendium programme, raising private sponsors and awarding the matched monthly scholarship to talented, committed students across its schools.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Deutschlandstipendium at TUM?
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TUM's implementation of Germany's national Deutschlandstipendium — a flat monthly scholarship for talented, committed TUM students, funded half by private sponsors and half by the federal government.
How much is it?
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A flat ~€300 per month (about ~€3,600 per year), for at least two semesters and renewable for the normal length of the degree.
Who is eligible?
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High-achieving, engaged students enrolled at TUM, regardless of nationality or personal income.
Can international students at TUM apply?
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Yes — the scholarship is open to German and international TUM students alike.
Does my income matter?
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No — it is awarded regardless of personal or family income.
How is it funded?
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Half of the ~€300 comes from private sponsors TUM partners with and half from the federal government, under the national matching model.
How do I apply?
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Through TUM's own Deutschlandstipendium application round, following the university's process and deadline.
When is the TUM deadline?
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TUM sets its own application window each year, so there is no single national date; check TUM's Deutschlandstipendium page.
How long does it last?
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For at least two semesters, renewable for the standard duration of your TUM degree subject to the rules.
What does TUM consider in selection?
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Academic achievement alongside social engagement and personal circumstances.
How is this different from the national programme?
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It is the same scheme; the difference is that TUM raises its own sponsors, sets its window, and runs its own selection.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On TUM's official Deutschlandstipendium pages, which list the amount, eligibility, application window, and selection details.