Ludwig Maximilian University was established in 1472 and is also known as the University of Munich. It is an open research university that is associated with the LERU, Europaeum, and the German Excellence Universities. Earlier, the university was known as the Ingolstadt University. The German Universities Excellence Initiative entitles the university as ‘Elite University’ in Germany. In the year of establishment, the university consisted of only four faculties, namely the Faculty of Jurisprudence, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Philosophy. Initially, the university was built in the Old Academy but later on, in 1826, it was shifted to Ludwigstrabe. It gained popularity as the best university for scientific research during the nineteenth century. In 1903, the university began admitting female students and became a coeducational institute.

The campus of the university comprises of various institutes and research centers. Other than the centers, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz is the main building located at the campus. Some notable research centers along with the eighteen faculties at the campus are Carson Centre for Environment and Society, Research for Integrated Protein Science, Parmenides Research Centre, Nanosystem Initiative Munich, and the Human Science Centre of Munich. The major faculties include the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of History, Faculty of Educational Sciences, and the Faculty of Language and Literature. These faculties that are built within the premises have a well-maintained academic structure and experienced faculty members that provides students with ample knowledge.

The total strength of the university is about 51, 600 students along with 7,757 staff members. 15 percent of the university’s students come from countries other than Germany. It offers an undergraduate degree program and a postgraduate degree program. Also, the curriculum includes diploma and specialized courses. More than 200-degree programs are involved in the academic structure which gives students a great opportunity to choose among the various subjects as per their area of interest. Some well-known subjects of the university are Physics, Psychology, Management, and Business. The faculty members also take students for the industrial visit so that they gain exposure and knowledge about the vast field of research. In addition, some of the research centers located at the university give students a huge scope to learn and understand the research curriculum.

The university has a remarkable list of alumni that includes Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen (Nobel Prize in Physics), Valdas Adumkus (President of Lithuania), Max Weber (Renowned Sociologist), Muhammad Iqbal (Urdu Poet), Bertolt Brecht (Theatre Director), and Konrad Adenauer (Former Chancellor of Germany).

• This University is offering more than 300 degree programs in various subjects. Along with this, the University is also offering 27 Master’s degree programs which are taught exclusively in English.
• While this University does not demand any tuition fees from its students, students are required to pay a tuition fee of 100 EUR if the duration of the semester is less than 5 hours per week.
• Along with this, if the student avails the Private Housing then the tuition fee ranges between 400 – 650 EUR and for University Housing it varies between 270- 350 EUR.
• Admissions at the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich is conducted in Summer and Winter sessions.
• Entry requirements include proof of German language Proficiency Scores (DSH 2,TestDaf Level 4),GDS from the Goethe Institute) along with English language scores like IELTS, TOEFL and others.

Highlights

University Type	Public
Year of Establishment	1472
No. of Study Programs	300
Mode of Programs	Full-time; Part-time; Online
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Percentage of International Students	15%
Contact International Office	+49 (0)89 2180- 3156 zulassung.international@lmu.de
Intake seasons	Winter and Summer seasons
Total Number of students	51,600

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Ranking

Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2021:

• 32nd in the World University Rankings 2021
• 42nd in the World Reputation Rankings 2020
• 51-75 th in the European Teaching Rankings 2019
• Ranked 63 in the QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Programs

The Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich offers a variety of programs for its aspiring students which are mentioned below:

• The Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich is offering more than 300 degree programs comprising all spheres of knowledge. It is upto the candidates which specific programs can be selected.
• This University is offering 27 Master’s degree programs which are taught entirely in English.
• The University is also offering 7 seven double degree programs in which the student will receive at least two academic degrees – one from LMU and another from their associate Universities.
• In addition to this, the Ludwig Maximilian University offers graduates the choice to pursue doctoral programs in more than 100 subjects.
• The most famous programs at LMU are:
  • Life Sciences and Medicine
  • Biological Sciences
  • Data Science
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Philosophy

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Campus and Accomodation

• Ludwig Maximilian University offers a wide range of housing facilities to its International students. It can be mentioned that most of the students live in shared apartments, single apartments or in private rooms.
• However as per the current information, only 13% of students actually reside in University housing, which is mostly controlled by the Munich Student Union.
• The average rent for rooms is about 400 euros in Munich on a monthly basis.
• The cost of shared apartments and single apartments ranges between 400 euros to 650 euros, depending on the position and amenities provided.
• The price of rooms in student housing ranges between 270 euros to 350 euros in a month.
• Munich Student Union offers University housing in well-equipped rooms but the facilities are restricted to a limited number of students.
• The students are generally allowed in a single room with shared kitchen and bathroom amenities.
• The students can also avail the facilities from Private housing.Shared flats are highly affordable and it is highly preferred among the students of the University.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Admissions

How to apply?

• International applicants are advised to enroll themselves for the majority of the programs through the International Office of the Ludwig Maximilian University. Although for some of the Master’s Programs, the students are required to forward their Application to both the International Office and fill-in the Application form in all respects to the separate graduate department.
• However in certain special cases, the students are required to register themselves to the Office of the University Registrar or the Foundation for University admission.

Admission Requirements

• School leaving certificate combined with a University entrance examination certificate or University certificate.
• Proof of German language Proficiency score: DSH 2, Testdaf (Level 4), The European language certificate: telc German C1 University, German language test 2: by the Munich Institute of Languages and Interpreters, Goethe Certificate C2: GDS from the Goethe Institute, German language Diploma: second level (DSD II)
• Other exams essential to study in Germany – English language Proficiency Test score like IELTS, TOEFL and others.
• Updated Resume

Cost of Attendance

Apart from some Master’s programs which are taught in English, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich does not demand any tuition Fees from its students. However, students are required to pay certain costs which are mentioned in a tabular format below:

Expenses	Amount in EUR
Semester Fee (less than 5 hours per week per semester)	100
Semester Fee (ranges between 5 to eight hours per week per semester)	200
Semester Fee (greater than eight hours per week per semester)	300
Fees in Private Housing	400 – 650
Fees in University Housing	270 – 350

The table above shows the approximate costs a student should bear while pursuing their studies at the University.Actual costs may differ depending on the choice of housing and personal spending patterns.

Scholarships

The International students can make use of limited Scholarships and financial assistance from non EU/EEA countries studying any programs at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

Presently, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.is offering a few scholarships and awards to International students which are mentioned in a tabular format below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Eligibility
SIST LMU Study Scholarship	Awarded to students with brilliant academic record,highly proficient in the applicant’s field of study
SIST LMU Study Completion Scholarship	Awarded to meritorious students with a stellar academic record
LMU Nothilfe	Awarded to students who are in short-term and unanticipated financial requirements.
BESUD Scholarship	Granted to the students who are highly fluent in German language.only.
Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship	Granted to the students and doctoral candidates of LMU Munich.

It can be mentioned over here that the Scholarships and financial assistance is very tough to obtain for International students.It is always advised to look for a Scholarship granted by the student’s home country.

Alumni

Most of the former students of American Studies admire and pay their respect to their Alma Mater Institute. However, the Alumni are always available with their personal dedication as an information network. Some of the most notable Alumni are :

• Pope Benedict XVI – a student and professor of LMU Munich
• Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen – received the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1901.
• Otto Hahn – awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in the year 1944.
• Werner Heisenberg – awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1932.

Placements

The highest paid programs at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich are Consulting, Accounting and Professional Services offering an average salary of 168,000 USD per year.The lowest paid courses at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich are Sales and Business Development offering an average salary of 47,000 USD per year.

It can be concluded that the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is one of the premier Universities in Germany and also it secures a good place among the other leading research Universities in the world.

Semester fees for the Munich Student Union

Each semester all students must pay the fees for the Studentenwerk (Munich Student Union) as part of their registration or continuation of registration, even in the case of a leave-of-absence semester. The fee amount is determined by the statutes of the Studentenwerk. The University both charges these fees for and then transfers them to the Studentenwerk, in accordance with Art. 95 section 5 sentence 1 of the Bayerisches Hochschulgesetz (Bavarian Higher Education Act). For further information regarding these fees and their purpose, please refer to the websites of the Studentenwerk München.

The fees for the Studentenwerk consist of the basic fee and the additional fee for the semester ticket.

Tuition Fees

As of the winter semester 2013/14, no tuition fees are charged. In this context please also note the current information on the continuation of registration.

According to Art. 71 of the Bayerisches Hochschulgesetz (Bavarian Higher Education Act) dated 23 May 2006, tuition fees were charged in Bavaria from the summer semester 2007 up to and including the summer semester 2013. The details, especially with regard to the amount, charge and application of the tuition fees, the University determined by the statute Satzung über die Erhebung von Studienbeiträgen an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München dated 9 August 2006 and its amendment dated 24 July 2009.

A retroactive exemption from all tuition fees paid at LMU Munich is only available for:

Students registered at LMU Munich who completed their studies within the standard length of study plus one additional semester and also graduated in the top 10 percent of their graduating class in their degree program.

The following proof must be presented:

• a copy of the degree certificate confirming the passed final examination and
• the original confirmation issued by the relevant examination office documenting that the student concerned graduated in the top 10 percent of his or her graduating class (other than the teacher education program, veterinary medicine, and law).

Exemption request form

In order to request the retroactive exemption from tuition fees, please only use the respective

Please mail your request with the required documents to the following address:

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Studentenkanzlei, SG 4 – Beiträge, Promotions- und Gaststudierende
Geschwister–Scholl–Platz 1
80539 München

You may also drop off your request at the University mailbox located at the main entrance, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1.

Request deadline

The request for an exemption must be submitted, at the latest, one year after passing the final examination.

Contact

For questions regarding the exemption from tuition fees, our team members of SU 4 – Fees, Doctoral and Visiting Students at the Office of the University Registrar are available in person during our opening hours.

As of the winter semester 2013/14, no tuition fees are charged.

In this context we would like to point out that the Bavarian student loans were discontinued as of the Winter Semester 2013/14.

As far as questions on still outstanding student loans are concerned, we continue to be available at the times stated below.

Office of the University Registrar – Mr. Tyroller, Room E 112
Monday – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Fees

Fees concerning graduate studies

A separate fee is charged for a number of special graduate and professional degrees and certificates; the amount varies according to the type of program offered.

Further information will be provided by the respective faculty.

The following progressive fees apply to visiting students based on the number of hours per week per semester:

• 1. in order to attend courses with a total of fewer than five hours per week per semester: 100 €
• 2. in order to attend courses with a total of five to eight hours per week per semester: 200 €
• 3. in order to attend courses with a total of more than eight hours per week per semester: 300 €

The fee is due at the time of registration and the amount corresponds to the total number of hours per week per semester of the courses you register for. You will receive further information about the payment details at the time of your registration in person.

As part of your continuation of registration or re-registration, please transfer the fee due referencing the intended purpose (the deadline for the winter semester 2021/22 is: 27 September 2021, at the latest).

Fees can neither be refunded in full nor in part. There are no fee reductions or fee waivers available.

No fees are charged to students attending other universities if – according to a legal regulation or an agreement between the universities – they register as visiting students for the purpose of completing those parts of their degree program at LMU Munich that are offered here.

Gifted students who register as visiting students at LMU Munich are exempt from paying any fees as well.

The following progressive fees apply to visiting students in the study program for senior citizens based on the number of hours per week per semester:

• 1. in order to attend courses with a total of fewer than five hours per week per semester: 100 euros
• 2. in order to attend courses with a total of five to eight hours per week per semester: 200 euros
• 3. in order to attend courses with a total of more than eight hours per week per semester: 300 euros

The fee is due at the time of registration and the amount corresponds to the total number of hours per week per semester of the courses you register for. You will receive further information about the payment details at the time of your registration in person.

As part of your continuation of registration or re-registration, please transfer the fee due referencing the intended purpose (the deadline for the winter semester 2021/22 is: 27 September 2021, at the latest).

Fees can neither be refunded in full nor in part. There are no fee reductions or fee waivers available.

The counter of „Zahlstelle“ remains closed until further notice. In individual cases and on selected days, however, it is again possible to get an appointment. For this purpose, please contact the employees of “Zahlstelle” via e-mail: zahlstelle@verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de

In case of incorrect transfer of semester fee or Questions about Continuation of Registration please call Study Information Service:  +49 89 2180-9000. Due to data protection we are not allowed to answer the emails regarding such questions!

The payments for semester fees are not possible at the counter of the paying agency since 01.06.2018 .

Please be aware that your payments will only be shown in your account up to 3-5 days after bank transfer. For foreign payments this can take up to one week.