As of April 25, 2026, more and more students who want to study mining engineering, environmental sustainability, or Central Asian studies are choosing Mongolia as their destination. A lot of institutional deadlines for the 2026 autumn intake have already passed, but there are still some important government and university-specific windows open for late 2026 and 2027.
Here are the main ways that international students in Mongolia can get money.
1. The Mongolian Government Scholarship Programme
The Ministry of Education and Science offers scholarship packages to bring in talented people from other countries, usually through agreements with partner countries.
- The Prize: * Full Tuition: 100% off for the length of the degree.
- Stipend: A monthly payment to help with living expenses.
- Housing: Free or heavily subsidised university dorms are available.
- 2026 Status: Applications for the 2026/2027 cycle usually close in June, but the deadline depends on the agreement you have with your home country.
- Language Requirement: Most of the time, lessons are in Mongolian. But students who don’t speak the language often get a fully funded one-year preparatory language course.
2. GMIT: The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology
The German and Mongolian governments worked together to start GMIT, a high-tech university. It is the best choice for managing resources and engineering.
- DAAD Grants:
- The award pays for tuition (about €2,500 a year) and gives you €200 a month to live on.
- When to Apply: Usually starts in mid-April and ends in early May.
- GMIT Leadership Scholarships:
- Benefit: Full tuition waivers for students with a GPA of at least 2.0 and proof of leadership or extracurricular activities.
- Focus: This scholarship is great for students who want to work in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
3. Scholarships from the National University of Mongolia (NUM)
NUM is the oldest and highest-ranked university in the country, and it has a number of international mobility programmes.
- • NUM is a key partner in several international credit mobility networks, including Erasmus+ and Eurasia Grants. Students enrolled at partner universities can spend one or two semesters at NUM and receive €700 to €800 per month.
- • Internal Merit Awards: NUM gives small tuition grants and “Principal’s Scholarships” to international students who keep doing well in school after their first semester.
4. MIU, or Mongolia International University
MIU is a private university that teaches in English and has students from more than 20 countries.
- The Award: Offers a range of merit-based institutional scholarships that cover 25% to 100% of tuition.
- Target: International students who have done well in school and are applying to programs in international business, media, communication, and information technology.
- Verify the status for the Spring 2027 intake (February start), which usually starts taking applications in September 2026.
5. Important Strategy for Mongolia in 2026
To successfully compete for Mongolian funding this year, consider the following factors:
- English vs. Mongolian: Most government-funded spots require a preparatory Mongolian language year, even though programmes like those at MIU and GMIT are in English. This is a huge career boost for students who want to work in mining and trade in Central Asia.
- Medical Certification: For the visa process, all international students must show proof of excellent health, which usually includes a test result showing that they are not HIV-positive, and have it legalised by their home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- For tech-focused scholarships like GMIT, your high school grades in maths and physics (or your SAT or ACT scores) are crucial.
6. Cost of Living vs. Funding (2026)
- Budget: Mongolia is not too expensive. You can live comfortably in Ulaanbaatar for $350 to $500 a month.
- Most universities have dorm rooms that cost between $50 and $100 per month. This means that your scholarship money will go a lot further.