LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)
Munich, Germany · Checked September 26, 2026
LMU Munich is one of Germany's largest public research universities, covering almost every discipline from humanities, law and economics to medicine and natural sciences. Most undergraduate programs are taught in German, and it offers a range of English-taught master's programs.
Undergraduate tuition (international)No tuition fees (none charged since winter semester 2013/14); only the Munich Student Union semester fee, EUR 97 basic fee (summer semester 2026)
Master's tuition (international)No tuition fees for regular master's programs; semester fee EUR 97 (summer semester 2026)
IntakesWinter semester (October); summer semester (April) for some programs
English requirementEnglish-taught master's programs require proof of a very good command of English; the accepted tests and scores are set by each program. German-taught programs require German proficiency.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| International applicants (International Office) - winter semester | 15 July |
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| International applicants (International Office) - summer semester | 15 January |
| Programs with aptitude assessment / master's | Many programs set earlier departmental deadlines - check with the relevant institute |
Scholarships
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Check official siteDAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)
Check official siteDAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany
Check official siteFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for Foreign Students
Check official siteHeinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for International Students
155 days leftKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program
291 days leftTUM Deutschlandstipendium
Check official siteTUM Waiver Scholarship for High-Achieving Master's Students
246 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
