All Levels
All funding: varies
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Munich, Germany
"Bavaria's first university and a German Excellence University"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#61 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
LMU Munich was founded in 1472 in Ingolstadt and moved to Munich in 1826. It has 18 faculties covering humanities, law, economics, social sciences, medicine and natural sciences, and is associated with 50 Nobel laureates. Over 52,000 students were enrolled in winter semester 2025/26, about 22% of them international.
Rankings & Recognition
#61
Ranked #61 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
97.10#41
Employer Reputation
95.50#47
Faculty Student Ratio
41.00#493
Citations per Faculty
62.30#62
International Faculty Ratio
80.30#271
International Student Ratio
53.20#296
International Student Diversity
57.60#387
International Research Network
95.50#72
Employment Outcomes
76.80#172
Sustainability
87.00#89
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Key Facts
1472
Founded
#61
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Munich, Bavaria
Location
approx. 53,000
Total Students
approx. 22% of students
International Students
Popular Programs
Medicine and Life Sciences
Law and Economics
Physics and Chemistry
Humanities and Languages
Social Sciences and Psychology
Mathematics and Computer Science
Theology and Philosophy
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
uni-assist
Winter Deadline
15 July (approx.)
Summer Deadline
15 January (approx.)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS
|
6.5 |
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TOEFL iBT
|
88 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
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DSH
|
DSH-2 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 75
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 840 professors
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Max Planck
Werner Heisenberg
Wilhelm Roentgen
Pope Benedict XVI
Campus & Location
LMU has no single campus: the main site is on Ludwigstrasse in central Munich, with the medical hospital in Grosshadern and science sites in Martinsried and Garching.
Campus Details
Munich
city centre
Grosshadern
Martinsried
Garching
Oberschleissheim
Campus Forecast
Munich
Bavaria
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Muenchen Oberbayern
New 185-place residence at Agnesstrasse 33 under construction
Private rooms approx. EUR 600 to EUR 850 per month
Dining
Studierendenwerk canteens in Munich and Garching and Freising
Student cafeterias at LMU sites
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Munich university sports offering
Student initiatives and societies
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 22% of students
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 150 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr). A third-party guide lists 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer); confirm dates per programme on the LMU site.
Scholarships at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school certificate; German C1 (TDN 4)
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor; English or German test
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
TestDaF
DSH
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the LMU international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
LMU has no single campus: the main site is on Ludwigstrasse in central Munich, with the medical hospital in Grosshadern and science sites in Martinsried and Garching.
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