Master’s Transport and Logistics Student Vamsi Muttevi from India Shares His Journey of Studying at Technical University of Munich Asia, Singapore

My name is Vamsi Muttevi, and I’m from India. As an international student, I have studied at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia, Singapore. My degree program was a Master’s in Transport and Logistics. I found my passion in the fields of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) and decided to pursue academics in the field, thus landing me admission at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia, Singapore

DAAD Scholarship Details

Scholarship name: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

Institution: Technical University of Munich

Amount: €5,500

Were You Offered Any Other Scholarships?

TUM Asia scholarship

Institution name: Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia, Singapore

Amount: S$3,000

Educational Background

I have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and I learned about lot of things during my study. This holistic view of many engineering and related concepts made me explore across domains and industries. Later, I found my passion in the fields of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) and decided to pursue academics in the field.

How Did You Prepare to Apply to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia?

Right from my school days, I have always kept myself familiar with info and updates on universities, courses, fees, visa regulations and career prospects to pursue education abroad. This knowledge helped me make the decision by myself rather than solely relying on the info shared by educational consultants/ agents.

How Did You Find Information About DAAD Scholarship and Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia?

Internet, University websites, educational consultants, and educational fairs.

Did You Take Any Standardized Tests? If So, How Did You Prepare for Them?

I sat the IELTS test, prepared with the help of a coaching center for techniques, practice, and mock tests.

How Did You Prepare to Apply for the DAAD Scholarship?

I was enlightened and encouraged by my school to apply for the scholarship.

How is Your Experience at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia?

My experience as an international student at TUM Asia was good.

The location was easily accessible via public transport and had food and sports courts. (We never got to use the sport courts due to covid restrictions).

Most of our lectures were online (again due to covid restrictions) except for a limited number of sessions, where we got to attend on campus. The overall experience was great.

What Did You Pursue After the DAAD Scholarship?

Got the scholarship during my postgrad study, continued studying, and completed the course.

What Do You Think Made Your Application Stand Out?

I think my application stood out due to my strong statement of purpose combined with my previous academic qualification and good luck.

What Would You Have Done Differently if You Were Going Through the Process Again?

Nothing

What Advice Would You Give Those Looking to Apply for a Similar Scholarship?

DAAD scholarship is highly competitive and limited, therefore, I advise the applicants to keep themselves informed and updated about the process and deadlines of the application to not miss out. Most importantly, please don’t be demotivated if you aren’t awarded a DAAD scholarship; it doesn’t show your incompetence. Due to the extensive screening by the scholarship steering committee, only a limited number of applicants are selected.