Welcome to Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München – the University in the heart of Munich. LMU is recognized as one of Europe’s premier academic and research institutions. Since our founding in 1472, LMU has attracted inspired scholars and talented students from all over the world, keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Bachelor’s Programmes

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)

• B.Sc.Chemistry and Biochemistry
• B.Sc.Pharmaceutical Sciences
• B.Sc.Physics
• B.Sc.Physics plus expanded minor in Astrophysics
• B.Sc.Physics plus expanded minor in Meteorology

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)Business & Management (2)Social Sciences (2)Medicine & Health (1)

About Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

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).

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 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.