Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (LMU)
Munich · BYPublicFounded 1472
Recorded values
48
Excluding editorial notes
With a source
48%
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With a read date
83%
The rest could be any age
Editorial assessment
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- Tier
- Elite
- Selectivity
- High
- Strong subjects
- Medicine, Physics, Psychology, Economics, Humanities, Law
- Fit notes
- Germany`s top general university. Most masters require German except specific programs.
- Tuition summary
- EUR 0 to 3,000 (small admin fees)
- English bachelor
- No
- English master
- Yes
- Teaching languages
- English
- Summary
- Germany`s top general university. Most masters require German except specific programs.
Standing and scale
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Students
53609 (2025)
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International
21%
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International students
11258
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Acceptance rate
25%
Highly selective for NC/restricted programs (e.g., Medicine ~1.0 GPA, Psychology, Law). Many Master's programs are competitive but predictable if prerequisites are met. Non-NC programs accept all qualified applicants.
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Fees
Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.
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Tuition bachelor noneu
0 EUR
No tuition fees for standard Bachelor's programs for all nationalities since Winter Semester 2013/14
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Tuition master noneu
0 EUR
No tuition fees for standard consecutive Master's programs for all nationalities since Winter Semester 2013/14. A few specialized postgraduate/executive programs may charge fees (e.g., International Health ~EUR 6,000/semester).
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Application fee
0 EUR
LMU does not charge an application fee directly. If applying via uni-assist (for some programs), uni-assist charges ~EUR 75 for the first application and EUR 30 for each additional.
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Deadlines
A deadline is a date for a given intake and applicant group, never a single number.
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Language requirements
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Ielts
5.0-7.0 · Any
Minimum score varies from 5.0-7.0 depending on program. Typical Master's: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. High requirement programs: 7.0 (e.g., American History, Culture and Society). Certificates must not be more than 2 years old.
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Toefl
88-100 iBT · Any
iBT minimum varies from 88-100 depending on program. Typical Master's: 88-90 iBT. High requirement programs: 100 iBT (e.g., American History, Culture and Society). Paper-based: 600+ for some programs. Certificates must not be more than 2 years old.
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Cambridge
B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) · Any
Accepted at many programs. Certificates must not be more than 2 years old.
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How you apply
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MoveIN portal (for select Master's programs)
PortalGeneral: Direct application to LMU International Office (by post) for most programs. Online portal: MoveIN portal used for select Master's programs. Uni-assist: Not generally required for LMU, but some applicants may use uni-assist for preliminary credential assessment.
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Credential requirements
Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.
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Moi acceptance
PakistanSome programs may accept Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate from prior English-medium university for English-taught programs, especially if degree was completed at an English-speaking institution. Always verify with individual program coordinator. MOI alone is generally not sufficient for highly competitive programs.
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Ibcc equivalence
PakistanIBCC (Inter Board Committee of Chairmen) attestation for Matric (SSC) and FSc (HSSC) certificates and marksheets. Equivalence certificate required for O/A Level students only - from IBCC before attestation. All school-level documents (Matric/FSc) must be attested by IBCC, then MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
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Hec attestation
PakistanHEC (Higher Education Commission) attestation for Bachelor's degrees and transcripts. MOFA attestation required after HEC attestation for foreign use. For Master's applicants: Bachelor's degree and transcripts must be HEC-attested, then MOFA-attested.
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Documents required
PakistanDocuments in English do NOT need translation. Urdu documents require certified German or English translation.
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Scholarships
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Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
EUR 300 per month
All nationalities enrolled at LMU; awarded based on academic merit and social commitment Jointly funded by government and private sponsors
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DAAD Scholarship for International Students (LMU)
Semester-based support
Registered full-time international students completing their first degree at LMU within one year; requires academic excellence + demonstrated financial need
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Oskar-Karl-Forster Scholarship
Varies
Bavarian state scholarship for international students; for books and learning materials Contact LMU Scholarship Office
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LMU Study Scholarship (Bavarian State)
Semester-based
International students and doctoral students at LMU; academic excellence + demonstrable knowledge + financial need
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LMU Emergency Financial Aid
EUR 650 one-time
International students in short-term unexpected financial need
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DAAD Doctoral Scholarships
EUR 1350 per month
International doctoral candidates Multiple DAAD doctoral funding lines available
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DAAD Prize
EUR 1,000 one-time
Outstanding international student nominated by LMU professors; not self-applied
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Heinrich Boll Foundation
EUR 934 per month
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Konrad Adenauer Foundation
EUR 934 per month
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Friedrich Ebert Foundation
EUR 934 per month
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Housing
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Support services
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International office
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Central student advisory
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Scholarship advisory
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Intercultural counseling
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Buddy program
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Psychosocial counseling
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Student parent office
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Disability services
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Tutoring program
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Well being support
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Graduate center
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Blocked account
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Post study work
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Pakistani student society
No dedicated Pakistani student society found at LMU. Pakistani students can join AkaSIA (Asian students group), IHV (Islamic Association), or general international student organizations. Pakistanis in Munich may also connect via Pakistan Association Munich (external community group).
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Courses
You apply to a course, not to a university — the deadline, the fees and the entry requirements all differ between them.