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Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Munich, Germany · Checked

TUM is a public technical university in Bavaria with campuses in Munich, Garching, Weihenstephan, Straubing and Heilbronn, best known for engineering, natural sciences, informatics, medicine and management. Since winter semester 2024/25 it charges tuition to newly enrolling students from non-EU countries, alongside a small semester fee paid by everyone.

Undergraduate tuition (international)EUR 2,000 or 3,000 per semester for non-EU students (usually; varies by program, e.g. Informatics BSc EUR 3,000), plus semester fee of EUR 97 (Munich/Garching/Weihenstephan, summer semester 2026)
Master's tuition (international)EUR 4,000 or 6,000 per semester for non-EU students (usually; varies by program, e.g. Informatics MSc EUR 6,000), plus semester fee of EUR 97 (Munich campuses, summer semester 2026)
IntakesWinter semester (October) for all programs; summer semester (April) for some master's programs
English requirementFor English-taught programs: IELTS 6.5 overall (Academic or Online Academic); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 65. Program regulations may set other rules; TOEFL MyBest not accepted; Duolingo not listed. Many bachelor's programs are taught in German and need German proficiency.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Bachelor's (winter semester, typical)Application period 15 May - 15 July (e.g. Informatics BSc); uni-assist preliminary documentation before 15 July
Master's (winter semester, typical)1 February - 31 May (e.g. Informatics MSc); some programs differ
Master's (summer semester, where offered)1 October - 30 November (e.g. Informatics MSc)

Scholarships

TUM Deutschlandstipendium

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TUM Waiver Scholarship for High-Achieving Master's Students

205 days left

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)

Closed for this cycle

DAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany

Closed for this cycle

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for Foreign Students

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for International Students

114 days left

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program

250 days left
How to apply (official) University scholarships Website

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.

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