Quick Summary
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, in Munich, Germany, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1472. Ranked #54 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 52425 students including 17% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Classics & Ancient History, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Europe's premier research institutions located in Germany's safest and most economically prosperous city, offering tuition-free world-class education.
Subject Strengths
Classics & Ancient HistoryPhilosophyPhysics & AstronomyBiological SciencesMedicineCommunication & Media StudiesTheology & Religious Studies
Founded1472
TypePublic
Total Students52425
Intl Students17%
Faculty Ratio15.2
CampusUrban/City-integrated
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsKlinikum der Universität München,LUM Medical Center
AccreditationGerman Accreditation Council (System Accreditation)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#54
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#38
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#59
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,Staatsexamen,PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Select Coursera partnerships and hybrid modules)
Online Programs
Center for NanoScience (CeNS),Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST),Origins Excellence Cluster
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
German Accreditation Council (System Accreditation)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPAVaries (Competitive NC system)
GRENot usually required (Except specific Graduate Schools)
GMATNot usually required (Except Business School specific tracks)
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus heavily on obtaining DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 German proficiency for German-taught programs. Ensure all documents are officially translated and certified early.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€13,200/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,800
Financial AidYes (BAföG for eligible students)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,Staatsexamen,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$62,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong (Local ties to BMW, Siemens, Allianz, and Munich RE)
Industry Connections
Excellent (Part of the Munich Innovation Ecosystem)
Notable Alumni
Max Planck,Werner Heisenberg,Thomas Mann,Pope Benedict XVI,Konrad Adenauer
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Provided via Studierendenwerk München)
Sports Facilities
Zentraler Hochschulsport München (ZHS)
Student Clubs
Over 100 student initiatives and organizations
Library Resources
University Library with 5+ million volumes and 13 location-specific libraries
Exchange Programs
ERASMUS+, LMUexchange (Global partnerships)
Summer Programs
Munich International Summer University (MISU)