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).

University at a glance

% International Students	15 %
Total International Students	8,515
Male/Female Ratio	1 : 1.49
No.of Campuses	1
International Students Website	http://www.uni-muenchen.de/studium/_subportal_int…

Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor and State examinations

In order to be admitted in a Bachelor’s or state examination degree, you will need to be proficient in German language and in possession of a university entrance qualification. In addition, admission into many Bachelor’s degree programs and all state examinations is also dependent on further conditions, such as, pre-registration, aptitude tests or local or national admission restrictions which depend in turn on the average grade of your school leaving certificate (“numerus clausus”).

The standard period of study for Bachelor’s degree programs is three to a maximum of four years. In state examination degree programs, which are mixed with internships, the period of study can vary widely from course to course.

Advanced Studies: Master’s and other Postgraduate degree programs

The Master’s degree program lasts for two years. In order to get admitted into a Master’s degree program, you will need a first degree (usually a Bachelor’s degree). You will also need to meet further conditions in order to qualify; these are detailed in the respective examination regulations. When applying to complete a Master’s degree program at the LMU,Munich, you will need to show evidence of a high level of proficiency in the German language. An exception is made here for Master’s degree programs and some double degree programs in which the course language is English.

Doctoral Degree

After completion of your Master’s degree program , you can proceed to acquire a doctoral degree (Dr. or PhD). There are some specific constellations (particularly in natural sciences) which allow students to embark on doctoral studies immediately on completion of a Bachelor’s degree (“fast track”). A doctorate is proof of advanced academic ability, and is based on the completion of a candidate’s own piece of academic writing and an oral examination. The academic writing can be written as an individual project, supervised by a PhD mentor.

International Students

International applicants (without German nationality) who wish to study at the LMU will generally need to submit their application to the International Office. However, in certain cases, they will need to apply to the Student Office or the Foundation for University Admissions.

International students who seek admission into LMU, Munich undergraduate programs are assessed based on the following:

1.Certificate of language proficiency (C1 level at least) in German

2.Proof of eligibility for admission into the university or original academic transcripts

3.Health insurance card

4.Residence permit

Tuition Fees

Attendance at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is generally free i.e tuition fee. There are, however, the following two fees to be paid per semester which currently amounts to 128.50 Euros. These fees are charged for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs and foreign and domestic students alike.

Basic Fee: 62 EUR (Grundbeitrag, formerly Studentenwerksbeitrag)

Student Transit Pass: 66.50 EUR (Semester ticket, mandatory basic fee for restricted use, can be upgraded to full use “IsarCard Semester”, costs are for winter term 2017/18)

You will need to pay the registration fee (basic fee + student transit pass) within a week of registering (by cash or bank transfer).

Cost of living

Munich is one of the most attractive and popular cities in Germany. Unfortunately, this makes it also one of the most expensive as far as cost of living is concerned. Typical costs are:

Rooms in private housing including utilities: €350–€600

Rooms in university housing: €300, or €370 including utilities

Health insurance: €80

Meals: €200–€250

Mobile phone: €15–€30

Thus, a student is expected to spend not less than 700 EUR per month for cost of living. At LMU, Munich students are likely to spend approximately 800 – 1,000 EUR per month.

LMU, Munich which has been in existence for over 1000 years still boasts of academic excellence which attracts prospective students both home and abroad. The University also conducts advanced research and has various research centers in and outside the main campus.

Fees

Courses	Duration	1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA(1 Course)	24 Months	No tuition fees
BE/Btech(1 Course)	3 Years	No tuition fees
BBA(2 Courses)	3 Years	No tuition fees
MS(8 Courses)	24 Months	No tuition fees
MIM(1 Course)	2 Years	No tuition fees
BSc(3 Courses)	3 Years	No tuition fees
Other Courses(5 Courses)	2 – 3 Years	No tuition fees

Entry Criteria

Courses	Exams
MBA(1 Course)	GMAT: 600 & AboveIELTS: 7.5 & AboveTOEFL: 100 & Above
BE/Btech(1 Course)	IELTS: Accepted
BBA(2 Courses)	IELTS: Accepted
MS(8 Courses)	GRE: AcceptedIELTS: 6 & AboveTOEFL: 87 & Above
MIM(1 Course)	IELTS: 6.5 & AboveTOEFL: 80 & Above
BSc(3 Courses)	IELTS: Accepted
Other Courses(5 Courses)	IELTS: 6.5 & AboveTOEFL: 79 & Above

Off-campus Accommodation

Available Details for off-campus

• Accommodations type include Student residence halls and Apartments
• Student residencies have limited space and wait times are generally between one and five semesters
• The average monthly rent for a single student dorm in Munich is around 280 Euro
• Types of accommodation include Single Room, Shared Apartment, Single Apartment, Couple Apartment, Single-Parent Household and Apartment or single room in a housing community for the disabled (with suitable appliances)
• Only around 13% students live in student residences due to limited space
• Majority of the students in Munich live in private rooms/apartments
• The average cost per month of such a private living situation is between 400-650 EUR, depending on the location
• The rent is due and payable monthly in advance by the eighth workday of the month