Technical University of Munich for Ghanaian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Zero tuition at public German universities. Students pay only a semester fee (~€150/semester). Living costs average €900–1,200/month in Munich.
Fees & Deadline
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Many TUM Masters use an Application Score system — research, grades, motivation letter, and references all weighted. MBA at TUM School of Management is NOT free (€35,000–40,000).
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: May 31 for Winter Semester (October start); November 30 for Summer Semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. Most PhD positions at TUM are funded as research assistant contracts (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) — approximately €2,000–2,500/month gross salary.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by German Federal Government + private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Award
by Ghana Government (Scholarships Secretariat) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ghanaian students study at TUM for free?
Yes — TUM is a public German university with zero tuition for all students including internationals. You only pay a semester contribution of approximately €150 per semester. Budget €900–1,200/month for living costs in Munich.
Is WASSCE accepted at TUM for undergraduate entry?
No — Ghanaian WASSCE alone is not sufficient for direct undergraduate entry at German universities. You'll need to complete at least 1 year at a recognised Ghanaian university (e.g. University of Ghana, KNUST), or attend a Studienkolleg for 2 semesters.
Can I apply to TUM Masters with a Ghanaian degree?
Yes — if your Ghanaian bachelor's degree is from a recognised university (check anabin.kmk.org), you can apply directly for Masters programmes. First Class or strong Second Class Upper is competitive. Many Masters programmes are taught in English.
What is DAAD and how do I apply from Ghana?
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is Germany's main scholarship organisation. It offers stipends specifically for students from developing countries including Ghana. Visit daad.de and look for 'Development-Related Postgraduate Courses' or bilateral scholarships for Ghana.
Tips for Applying to TUM
TUM is Germany's highest-ranked university (#37 QS) and genuinely free — zero tuition, just a ~€300/year semester fee. For Ghanaian Masters applicants with a recognised degree, TUM is directly accessible. The DAAD scholarship programme specifically targets Ghanaian and other African students. Combine free tuition with a DAAD award and you have one of the best-value elite university experiences in the world.
Official source: Technical University of Munich ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Ghanaian passport holders applying to Germany.