Trilateral Scholarship Programme – Technical University of Liberec

The New Czech | German | Polish Scholarship Programme

Gain international experience while studying at TUL.

The Trilateral Scholarship Programme brings together students and institutions from the Czech Republic (TUL), Germany (Saxony), and Poland (Lower Silesia), along with partners from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

You will spend one semester at the Technical University of Liberec (TUL), collaborate on international innovation projects, and complete short-term internships in Germany and Poland.

The programme is designed to help you build practical experience, expand your network, and explore career opportunities in an international environment.

Timeline

April 30^th 2026 – the deadline for registration – Please use this Application Form
May 2026 – Candidate selection for all students
September 2026 – Start of the winter semester 2026/2027
End of May 2026 – Successful applicants will be contacted

Who can apply?

3 students with Czech citizenship
3 students with German citizenship
3 students with Polish citizenship
2 students from Africa
2 students from Asia
2 students from Latin America

For students in all fields of study (offered at TUL)
The university does not need to be a partner institution, as long as the student is pursuing a full degree.
English level B2 (similar to IELTS: 5-6.5, or TOEFL: 87 to 109)

To apply, you must have completed:

at least 1 year of a Bachelor’s degree, or
1 semester of a Master’s degree, or
1 year of a PhD programme

Scholarship Programme Application

Application Form – Winter Semester 2026/2027

Scholarship support

Students receive financial support for the full 5-month semester:

CZ / DE / PL students:
€600/month + €210 one-time contribution

Non-EU students:
€850/month + €1700 one-time contribution

The scholarship helps cover living costs, accommodation, and travel (plus health insurance for non-EU students).

The scholarship will be paid in cash on a monthly basis in Czech crowns or by transfer to a Czech bank account.

Main Student Activities

Study at TUL in various fields. Each semester includes exams and a 14-day work placement in Germany and Poland.

Academic:

Study at TUL according to the current study offer
Courses focused on global trends, innovation and regional development
Cooperation between universities in Czechia, Germany and Poland
Minimum 15 ECTS credits per semester required
Czech students: at least 2 courses in English
14-day internship in Germany + 14-day internship in Poland
Transcript of Records (ToR) for recognition at home university

Practical:

Project work on international opportunities and innovation (CZ–DE–PL mentors)
Final presentation at conference (July 2026 / January 2027)
Development of English (plus optionally German and Polish)
Real-world internships in companies using English
Training in communication and presentation skills
Recommendation letters from universities, companies or public institutions

Cultural:

Excursions to cultural and historical sites in the trilateral region
Participation in events organised by the Liberec Regional Authority
Networking across Czechia, Germany and Poland
Cultural exchange and sharing traditions between students
Optional promotion of activities on social media (with consent via university channels)

Student Selection Process

The selection takes place in two steps:

1. Pre-selection

For students from Germany and Poland: at your home university
For students from the Czech Republic and other countries: at TUL (faculty level)

At this stage, your eligibility is assessed (including English level – minimum B2).

2. Final selection

A committee from TUL and the Liberec Region selects the final participants and ranks them.

If a selected student declines the scholarship, the spot is offered to the next applicant in line.

What to prepare:

Completed application (via your university/application form)
Cover letter with your project topic (focus on global opportunity, identifying opportunities for collaboration in innovation, and fostering professional exchange in the trilateral region)
Academic results / transcript of previous studies