Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Munich, Bavaria · Public University · Est. 1472
Overview
Die 1472 gegründete LMU München ist eine der ältesten und umfassendsten Forschungsuniversitäten Europas und eine Institution der Exzellenzstrategie. Sie ist besonders stark in den Bereichen Medizin, Physik, Recht, Wirtschaft, Psychologie und Geisteswissenschaften und beherbergt eine große internationale Gemeinschaft in einer der lebenswertesten Städte Deutschlands.
Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.
Tuition fees & costs
Indicative annual tuition
No tuition fees
Tuition-freeSemester contribution
€138/semester
Semesterbeitrag — often includes a transport ticketIndicative living cost
€11,000–€16,000/yr
On-campus accommodationMost public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees — only the semester contribution. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester, and private universities set their own fees. Figures are indicative; confirm with the university before applying.
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Study Guides Warum in Deutschland studieren? Studiengebührenfreie Abschlüsse, Qualität und Berufsaussichten
In Deutschland erheben öffentliche Hochschulen in 15 der 16 Bundesländer keine Studiengebühren von Studierenden, was es zu einer attraktiven Option für internationale Studierende macht.
Application Guides Wie man sich an einer deutschen Hochschule bewirbt: uni-assist, anabin und Fristen
Die meisten internationalen Studierenden bewerben sich über uni-assist bei deutschen Hochschulen, wobei die wichtigsten Fristen in der Regel auf den 15. Juli und den 15. Januar festgelegt sind.
Visa & Residence Permit Der deutsche Studierendenvisum (Visa D) Prozess erklärt
Nicht-EU-Studierende benötigen ein Visa D, um in Deutschland zu studieren, was einen Nachweis über finanzielle Mittel erfordert und spezifische Fristen hat.
Admission requirements
A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).
Language: German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fully in English and require no German at entry.
How to apply
- 1Check your qualification for equivalence in the anabin database and confirm the programme’s intake and deadline (usually 15 July for October, 15 January for April).
- 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).
- 3Apply through uni-assist (most international applicants), hochschulstart.de for nationally restricted subjects such as medicine, or directly with the university where it accepts direct applications.
- 4Submit certified transcripts and translations, your language certificate (DSH / TestDaF / telc for German-taught, IELTS / TOEFL for English-taught) and — if your country requires it — the APS certificate, then pay the processing fee.
- 5On receiving your letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid), open a blocked account and take out health insurance, then apply for the national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in your country.
For international students
Non-EU students apply for a German national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in their country, then convert it into a residence permit for study purposes at the local Ausländerbehörde. Proof of funds is normally a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — currently about €11,904 for one year — plus statutory health insurance. Graduates may stay for up to 18 months on a job-seeking residence permit.
Read the student visa & residence permit guide →Frequently asked questions
What are the admission requirements for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich?
A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the Tes...
How much is tuition at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich?
There are no tuition fees — you pay only the semester contribution of €138/semester, plus living costs. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.
How is Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich ranked?
Germany national rank #3 · QS World #59.
What are the English requirements?
German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fu...
Last updated 22 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.