TUM Waiver Scholarship for High-Achieving Master's Students

Technical University of Munich (TUM) · Checked September 26, 2026

Since TUM charges tuition fees to students from non-EU/EEA countries, it offers a limited number of merit waivers for high-achieving Master's students. Winners usually get their international tuition fees waived for two semesters, with no cash payout.

Deadline: 31 May 2027 246 days left
Windows: 1 January-31 May for the following winter semester; 1 November-15 January for the summer semester.
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FundingTuition only
LevelMaster's
Study inGermany
SubjectsAll TUM Master's programmes subject to international tuition fees

What it covers

  • Waiver of international (non-EU/EEA) tuition fees, generally for two semesters

Who can apply

For students who must pay TUM's international tuition fees (non-EU/EEA nationals such as Pakistanis).

  • You are about to enrol in, or are in the first semester of, a TUM Master's programme.
  • Awards are based on your academic performance at the institution that awarded your qualifying degree, shown by an official ranking certificate.
  • The certificate must give your percentage or rank in the cohort (with cohort size), define the cohort and name a contact person.
  • It must be verifiable (online code, qualified e-signature/seal, or original stamp and signature).

Numbers are limited. A merit waiver cannot be held together with the Deutschlandstipendium.

How to apply

  1. Submit your TUM Master's application and note your TUMonline application number.
  2. During the window (1 January-31 May for the winter semester), fill in the online form linked on TUM's page.
  3. Upload your ranking certificate and translations if needed.
  4. If it is not electronically verifiable, post the original so it arrives within two weeks after the window closes.
  5. Accept the award in the portal by the deadline.

Documents you usually need

  • TUMonline application number
  • Official ranking certificate from your university
  • Certified German or English translation (if needed)

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.