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About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - the University in the heart of Munich - 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 around the globe, keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.
As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU looks back on 500 years of tradition. Its excellence in teaching and research embraces a wide diversity of fields -- from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social sciences to medicine and natural sciences. An intense interdisciplinary approach fosters the innovation so critical to our global future.
Creative thinking, problem-solving and research are central to LMU's academic programs. Its University Hospital is, next to the Charité in Berlin, the most prestigious and largest institution of this kind in Germany.
About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - the University in the heart of Munich - 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 around the globe, keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.
As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU looks back on 500 years of tradition. Its excellence in teaching and research embraces a wide diversity of fields -- from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social sciences to medicine and natural sciences. An intense interdisciplinary approach fosters the innovation so critical to our global future.
Creative thinking, problem-solving and research are central to LMU's academic programs. Its University Hospital is, next to the Charité in Berlin, the most prestigious and largest institution of this kind in Germany.
Available programs
- MasterPG
You can add a master's degree to your first undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor's degree or State Examination) if you want to expand or specialize your knowledge. An increasing number are now in English — from American History to Physics. A master's degree program at LMU usually takes two years and is made up of 120 ECTS points.
In addition to an undergraduate degree, further qualification requirements may be necessary, which are detailed in the examination regulations for each master's degree.
There are consecutive master's degree programs that build on knowledge from undergraduate studies in the same subject. In other master's degree programs, the requirements can be met with different academic degrees, because they require certain fundamentals that are not restricted to a single subject area. Weiterbildende Master (career-integrated master's degree programs) also require relevant professional experience. Students in these programs are usually required to pay additional tuition fees.
You can find information on individual degree programs in the LMU Degree Program Finder.
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Internationalapplicants: How to go about studying at LMU Munich?
The academic and administrative institutions which play a key role when youapply and register — and the stages leading to completing the applicationprocess — depend on...
- the qualificationsyou have already obtained. If you have a German Abitur (highereducation qualification) certificate, for example, you will have what's knownas Bildungsinländer status (equivalent to Germanschool leavers), even if you do not have German nationality
- your nationality — EU/EEA citizen, non-EU/EEAcitizen, German
- the type of degree you hope to acquire —bachelor’s, master’s, State Examination ( Staatsexamen ) or doctoral degree
- the degree program language
- the admission regulations for your chosen degree program —restricted admission (numerus clausus) or non-restricted admission, withaptitude assessment, pre-registration or academic advising and orientation
LMU's campuses are strategically located throughout Munich and are designed to inspire, expand and enrich your mind. All offer cutting-edge facilities and technology, a full range of services and activities for both students and academics.
Munich is a major seat of science and learning in Germany and one of Europe’s foremost centers for education and research, technology, and the media. As a focal point of scholarship and culture, LMU occupies a pivotal position in an unusually dense network of research institutions, universities, foundations, and business firms in Munich. Home to several institutes of higher education, to renowned research associations such as the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, and Helmholtz Center, as well as world famous libraries, museums, and archives, Munich constitutes an extraordinarily rich environment for research and learning. But this is not all the city has to offer: Its proximity to the Alps, its urban flair, and the wide range of amenities and leisure activities attract people from all over the world.
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Student life
Life at LMU Munich doesn't just take place in seminar rooms, libraries and parked in front of desks. Studying at LMU is more than just books — it's a way of life that touches everything from where you live to how you spend your free time.
Extracurricular activities at LMU range from big band to orchestra, from the dramatic arts to debating societies, from groups dedicated to specific academic disciplines or aspects of education policy to sports teams. Opportunities to pursue your individual interests and talents are endless. To get international students off to a good start and provide personal assistance during their stay, LMU Munich, in cooperation with numerous partners, offers a broad range of services, extending from finding accommodation to familiarization and integration programs and language courses.
A degree from LMU opens up exciting prospects. The University has built up a network of relationships with research institutions, other universities, foundations, and globally operating companies. As a thriving media and technology hub and a cultural center of excellence, Munich operating companies a wide range of career prospects for LMU graduates. LMU Career Services help prepare students for the world of work as they embark on a career, bringing them into contact with potential employers.
The LMU Academic Career Program offers early-career researchers excellent conditions for their research projects and individual career development. From doctoral thesis projects in a wide variety of disciplines—whether supervised by a single mentor or as part of a structured program—to targeted support measures for the postdoc stage to the tenure-track model, which LMU has successfully pursued for many years. In doing so, LMU places a strong focus on supporting early independence and promoting international cooperation and academic networking.
Tuition fee and scholarships
- Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Download Scholarship Guide
Rankings & ratings
- RANKINGS
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is one of the top universities in Munich, Germany. It is ranked #59 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
- #59QS World University Rankings
- #6QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- #=255QS Sustainability Ranking
- #=6Europe University Rankings - Western Europe
QS World University Rankings
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- 2012
#60
- 2014
#65
- 2015
#=52
- 2016
#75
- 2017
#=68
- 2018
#66
- 2019
#62
- 2020
#63
- 2021
#63
- 2022
#64
- 2023
#59
- 2024
#54
- 2025
#59
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Campus locations
- Geschwister-Scholl-Platz Campus,Germany
- Grosshadern/Martinsried Campus,Germany
- Sendlinger Tor Campus,Germany
- Oberschleissheim Campus,Germany
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