Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Munich, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #201
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 53,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) is one of Europe's most research-intensive universities and Germany's highest-ranked university. Founded in 1472, it offers over 300 degree programs spanning all fields from humanities to medicine, natural sciences, law and social sciences, with students studying in the heart of Munich.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Law
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Humanities
- History
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Languages and Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Biology
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Teacher Education
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 – €3,000
From about $1,620 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.