Postsecondary Institution

LMU Munich

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Institution overview

LMU Munich is a public research university based in Munich, Germany. Founded in Ingolstadt in 1472 and transferred to Munich in 1826. The university provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral education. Its academic portfolio includes arts and humanities, social sciences, business and management, computer science, natural sciences, medicine and health, law and education. Teaching is delivered in German and English, although the language, curriculum and attendance requirements vary by faculty and programme. Its principal institutional location is in Munich, Bavaria, while individual schools and programmes may use additional teaching or research sites. Libraries, laboratories and other specialist facilities support the subjects offered by the institution. Applicants should use the official university website and the relevant programme pages to confirm current entry requirements, qualification structure, teaching language and study location. This record describes the university as a whole; professional schools, international campuses and partner programmes may apply separate admissions and awarding arrangements. Programme structures and available subjects can change between academic years, so applicants should rely on the current institutional catalogue.

Visit official website ↗

Directory information

Institution type
University
Operating status
Active
Ownership
Public
Founded
1472
Teaching languages
German; English
Primary pathway
Higher Education
Education pathways
Higher Education
Qualification levels
Bachelor; Master; Doctorate
Fields of study
Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences; Business and Management; Computer Science; Natural Sciences; Medicine and Health; Law; Education; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; Legal Professions and Studies; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Theology and Religious Vocations; Physical Sciences; Psychology; Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Delivery modes
On-campus