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AI4CI fee waivers for the Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries master's programme at Ulm University
Digital Europe Programme · DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03-SPECIALISED-EDU
Fee waivers covering 80% of module fees for students of the AI4CI master's programme at Ulm University, winter term 2026-2027.
What is this call about?
The call funds 80% tuition fee waivers for individual modules of the AI4CI master's programme at Ulm University in the winter term 2026-2027. It is aimed at enrolled students who are citizens of EU, EEA or Digital Europe Programme associated countries.
What does this call fund?
Scope
The AI4CI project, co-funded by the European Union, supports students of the continuing education master's programme Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries at Ulm University in Germany. The call aims to widen access to advanced digital skills education, support the up- and reskilling of professionals and promote diversity and inclusion in computer science education.
Support offered
- Up to 80 fee waivers for individual modules taken in the winter term 2026-2027 (October 2026 to March 2027), with a total of up to €80,000.
- Each waiver covers 80% of the tuition fee of a module. Module fees range from €585 to €1,800, so waivers range from €468 to €1,440.
- Students may apply for waivers for several modules in which they are enrolled; a waiver is granted only once per module per student.
- Double funding from EU sources for the same purpose is not permitted.
Evaluation
The Study Programme Committee and the talent scouting team evaluate each module application separately within 10 working days of the deadline. Points depend on the curriculum area: 3 for the mandatory Artificial Intelligence area, 2 for Systems and Networks, Automatics and Robotics or Processes and Data Management, and 1 for free electives. Ties are resolved by giving priority to women and gender minorities, applicants with disabilities and applicants with caregiving duties, and then by random draw. Remaining eligible applications go on a reserve list.
Results and appeals
The list of recipients will be published no later than 15 December 2026. Appeals on procedural errors or factual inaccuracies may be lodged in writing within five working days of notification.
What are the key facts?
- Topic budget
- €80,000
- Call code
- DIGITAL-2022-SKILLS-03-SPECIALISED-EDU
- Programme
- Digital Europe Programme
- Funder
- AI4CI project, co-funded by the European Union
- Eligible applicants
- students admitted and enrolled in the AI4CI master's programme at Ulm University
- Funding per project
- 80% of a module's tuition fee, between €468 and €1,440 per module
- Funding rate
- 80%
- Expected number of projects
- up to 80 fee waivers
Who can apply for this call?
- Individual students who are citizens of an EU Member State, an EEA country or a country associated with the Digital Europe Programme.
- Applicants must be admitted and enrolled in the master's programme Artificial Intelligence for Connected Industries at Ulm University and registered as students of the programme in the winter semester 2026/2027.
- Applications may only cover modules that are part of the AI4CI curriculum and can still be credited towards the final grade and degree.
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When is the deadline?
1 December 2026.
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