LMU Munich
LMU Munich
LMU Munich

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU)

 

As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. LMU attracts a large number of international students  some 19 percent of its 52,000 students come from abroad, originating from 140 countries worldwide. More than 9,000 international students pursue degree programmes at LMU, while an additional 600 students spend a semester or two in Munich as exchange students. The university is committed to helping students settle in quickly, achieve their goals and develop their talents and interests.

With degree programmes available in 300 subjects in numerous combinations, the array of programmes LMU has to offer is extremely wide. Building on its 500-year tradition of scholarship, LMU covers a broad spectrum of disciplines, ranging from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social studies to medicine and the sciences.

The know-how and creativity of LMU's academics form the foundation of the University's outstanding research record. This is also reflected in LMU‘s designation as a "university of excellence" in the context of the nationwide Excellence Strategy to promote top-level university research.

Munich is one of the world´s friendliest and most vibrant cities, and home to approximately 1,35 million people. With a number of world-famous museums, art galleries, an opera house, ballet and musical theatres, the capital city of Bavaria is a major European cultural centre. It is located within easy reach of  the Bavarian Alps and a variety of lakes, castles and leisure activities in the immediate vicinity.

Faculties

  • Catholic Theology
  • Protestant Theology
  • Law 
  • Business Administration - Munich School of Management
  • Economics
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • History and the Arts
  • Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion 
  • Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Cultural Studies
  • Languages and Literatures
  • Social Sciences
  • Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Biology
  • Geosciences

Degree Courses

View full list of degree courses at LMU (only available in German)

LMU also offers a number of international master's degree courses in English.

View full list of international degree courses

Contact Address and Useful Links

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich
International Office
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
80539 München
Tel. +49 (0)89 2180-2823
international(at)lmu.de
www.lmu.de/en (Homepage of LMU)

International Office at LMU
Career Service at LMU
Accommodation in Munich

University Term Dates

Munich

View of Munich
View of Munich

Munich, one of the world´s most welcoming and exciting cities, is home to approximately 1.35 million people. With a number of world-famous museums, art galleries, an opera house, ballet and musical theaters, the capital city of Bavaria is a major European cultural center. It is located within easy reach of the Bavarian Alps, and a variety of lakes, castles and leisure activities in the immediate vicinity.

In Munich students and academics find not only ideal conditions for studying and research but also attractive career opportunities - in science, industry, the media or in the cultural sector.

The Main University Building is located only a few steps away from the Englischer Garten, one of the world's largest urban public parks. Students enjoy the unparalleled resources of the University's neighborhood – whether their interests lie in art, culture, history, nightlife, restaurants, food, or shopping.

To get international students off to a good start in Munich and provide personal assistance during their stay, LMU Munich offers a broad range of services that cover finding accommodation to familiarisation and integration programs and language courses. All these services have one goal: Helping to make your stay an enriching and unforgettable experience!

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Historical Main Building
Broad variety of degree programs
Main Aula
Students in front of the main building
Campus Grosshadern / Martinsried
Biocentre on LMU’s HighTechCampus in Grosshadern / Martinsried
Biocentre on LMU’s HighTechCampus in Großhadern / Martinsried