A Guide on Munich Universities

Study in Munich: Highlights

Top Reasons to Study in Munich for International Students

In this section, we are going to talk about the top reasons that make Munich a desirable destination for students looking to study abroad. 

Top Universities

Technical University of Munich (TUM Germany) and Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU Germany) Munich are two of the top universities in the world and are also located in the city. Every year, over 15,000 international students (25% of the total student population) flock to the city to start their educational journey, from undergraduate degrees to Erasmus and exchange programmes. Munich is also a major tech hotspot with many subsectors like aerospace, artificial intelligence, biotech, and health, gaining momentum in the city due to the city's excellent infrastructure and technological resources. 

An Economic Hub

Munich has developed over the years and has drawn well-established homegrown corporations and new startups making the city an economic hotspot not only for now but for decades to come. With its digital and eco-friendly infrastructure, Munich is home to businesses, corporate events, workshops and conferences that were flocking to Berlin and are now establishing offices in Munich. Events such as Bits & Pretzels or MUST – The Munich Summit which brings together industry leaders, and investors to promote innovation are held in the city. Munich is also the headquarters of many DAX companies and multinationals like BMW, Google, Allianz, IBM, Siemens and Intel.

Safety

Germany as a country is very safe. Munich is one of the safest cities for students looking to study abroad. The crime rate is negligible (read: non-existent) making it highly safe for international students who are away from home and studying in a foreign land. Due to the safe environment, the city enjoys an open-minded and diverse student environment where different cultures are celebrated throughout. The city has also adopted renewable energy and a sustainable way of living and plans to become a city using 100% clean energy by 2025.

Universities in Munich

In this section, we are going to be talking about the popular universities in Munich.

• Technical University of Munich (TUM)
• Ludwig Maximilians University Munich
• EU Business School - Munich
• Munich Business School
• Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft
• Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
• New European College - The Genuine Business School
• Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

Let us know about the internationally ranked universities in Munich:

Technical University of Munich (TUM Germany)

Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU Germany)

Application Deadlines

The academic year in Germany is divided into two semesters. The winter semester is from October to March and the summer semester starts from April to September. The academic semester includes times when courses and lectures are held and also when they are not held. For most German universities, the application to German universities for winter sessions starts as early as May and ends around July 15. The application deadline for the summer semester starts as early as December and ends by January 15. The letter of acceptance is sent out in August/September and in February/March, respectively. Rejections are often sent out a little later. Please note that application deadlines mentioned here are for public universities, private universities could have a different set of application deadlines.

Cost of Studying in Munich

Public universities in Germany are financed by the state and therefore are free for both EU and non-EU students. Indian students looking to study in Germany would be happy to know that public universities in Germany do not charge a tuition fee but only an administration fee that is required to be paid at the start of every semester. However, getting admission to public universities is an uphill task. Candidates opting for private universities that are equally good would have to pay a substantial tuition fee as part of the admission process.

Cost of Studying in Germany by University

Cost of Living in Munich

International students looking to study in Germany are mandated to open a Blocked Account. The blocked account would have the money required by students as living expenses for an entire academic year. Students should note that the amount in the blocked account (living cost in Germany) is decided by the government keeping the cost of items(inflation) in mind. Students would be required to open an account with a local bank in India with a Blocked Account facility. Once the student departs to Germany, the bank would transfer the amount to a local bank in Germany in a blocked account to be utilized as living costs in Germany.

As of September 1, 2022, keeping the inflation rate in mind, the mandatory amount required in the German Blocked Account for studying in Germany is €11,172 for an entire year or €931 for a month. Candidates would have to keep a little more than the said amount as the bank could levy a service charge on the student opening a Blocked Account in Germany. For a student, the money kept in the German Blocked Account should ideally cover accommodation, living expenses, and even travel pass costs.

Cost of accommodation and utilities across Munich (per month)

Cost of Grocery/daily items

Candidates looking for assistance with university admissions can get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors on the same. Candidates who have queries can get in touch with us in the comments below.