Berlin Mathematical School Scholarships 2027 Germany (Fully Funded)

The Berlin Mathematical School (BMS) Scholarships 2027 in Germany are awarded by the Berlin Mathematical School, a joint graduate school of Humboldt University of Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. This fully funded program supports international students at Master's and PhD level in mathematics, with tuition-free study and funded doctoral positions in Berlin.

It is open to applicants worldwide with a strong mathematics background, either a Bachelor's for Phase I or a Master's for Phase II. The award covers tuition-free study, financial support and supervised research. The deadline is not stated here, so check the official BMS page for current dates and application steps. Read on for eligibility, funding and how to apply.

• Tuition-free PhD program
• Financial support and funded PhD positions
• Access to world-class mathematical research
• Supervision by internationally renowned faculty
• Strong interdisciplinary research environment
• Located in Berlin, one of Europe’s top academic and cultural cities
• Membership in the Berlin University Alliance
• Excellent preparation for academic and research careers worldwide

• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
• Master’s Studies (Phase I – preparatory phase leading to PhD)

Program Structure

Phase I (Master’s Studies)

For students who will complete a Bachelor’s degree by summer (current year).

• Start: October (next year)
• Scholarships available

Phase II (Doctoral Research)

• For students who already hold a Master’s degree.
• Direct entry into PhD research
• Admission depends on secured funding for at least three years

The BMS PhD Program focuses on Mathematics, including but not limited to:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Physics
• Data Science and Mathematical Modeling
• Probability and Statistics
• Geometry and Topology
• Analysis and Algebra

Research is conducted in collaboration with faculty from:

• Freie Universität Berlin (FU)
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU)
• Technische Universität Berlin (TU)
• WIAS and ZIB

• Open to all nationalities
• International students from all countries are encouraged to apply

For Phase I (Master’s Entry)

• Bachelor’s degree completed by summer of current year
• Strong academic background in mathematics
• High motivation for mathematical research

For Phase II (PhD Entry)

• Completed Master’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field
• Strong research profile and academic references
• Alignment with BMS faculty research interests
• Secured funding for a minimum of three years

• Apply through the BMS Online Application Portal
• Choose the appropriate phase (Phase I or Phase II)
• Submit academic transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and references
• Phase II applications are forwarded to potential supervisors
• Funding must be secured before final admission for Phase II

Application Deadlines

First Round:

1 October – 1 December 

Second Round:

1 March – 1 April (next year)

Start of Program: October (next year)

Phase I Deadlines

• With scholarship: 1 December
• Without funding: 1 April (next year)