Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU München) was founded in 1472 and is one of Germany's oldest universities. It is strong in physics, the natural sciences and humanities, medicine and law, and is 54th in the QS World University Rankings.
Most programs are taught in German; many master's and some bachelor's programs are in English.
LMU in brief:
LMU combines historic and modern buildings in central Munich with extensive libraries and research institutes.
Main fields of study:
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Admission depends on your school certificate (Studienkolleg may be required). German or English is needed depending on the program.
Admission to Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:
After 11 years of school. Not directly: you need 12–13 years of education. The standard route is a Studienkolleg year with the Feststellungsprüfung exam, or 1–2 university years at home.
Exact requirements depend on the program — we'll help you prepare.
LMU does not charge tuition for regular degree study. Its Studierendenwerk contribution for winter semester 2026/27 is $110 (€97), with no separate semester-ticket surcharge. Some special graduate and professional programs have additional fees. LMU tuition policy; LMU winter 2026/27 contribution.
For a German study visa, proof of funds is separate from university fees. In 2026, a blocked account holding at least $13,520 (€11,904) is one accepted route; a qualifying scholarship or declaration of commitment can also be used. This is a funding-evidence threshold, not LMU tuition. Dollar amounts on this page use the ECB reference rate of 29 September 2026 (€1 = $1.1355), rounded. German federal visa guidance.
Budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and flights separately from LMU’s semester contribution; check any program-specific charge before applying.
In Munich, rent is a student's largest expense: start looking for a room as soon as you have an offer.
Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.
Working while studying. Students may work part-time, and after graduation they can stay for a period to look for a job in Germany.
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) is strongest in physics, natural sciences and humanities. Use the career service, job fairs and internships from your first semesters: practical experience matters most for a first job.
Graduates can also go on to a master’s, in Germany or elsewhere.
Physics, natural sciences, humanities, medicine and law.
Regular LMU degree study has no tuition; the winter 2026/27 Studierendenwerk contribution is $110 (€97). Some special graduate or professional programs have separate fees.
Regular LMU degree study has no tuition. The Studierendenwerk contribution is $110 (€97) for winter semester 2026/27; certain special graduate or professional programs may charge separate fees. Visa proof of living funds is a separate requirement.
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Other universities — studying in Germany: Technical University of Munich (TUM) · RWTH Aachen University. All options are on the page studying in Germany.
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