Master of Arts in Japanese studies
at LMU Munich, Munich

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Master of Arts in Japanese studies
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LMU Munich
Overview

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich has been pioneering Master of Arts in Japanese studies at PG level. The program has a duration of 2 years. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honoring. For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS and TOEFL are imperative for attaining admission. Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	2 years
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Master of Arts in Japanese studies

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Master of Arts in Japanese studies
at
LMU Munich
Fees

To get admission in Master of Arts in Japanese studies at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich students need to cover tuition fees and living costs. The fee structure varies based on whether the student is domestic or international. In addition to these students should budget for

Other living expenses
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housing
food
transportation
books and personal expenses

These costs can differ based on lifestyle and personal choices. Students can plan their stay accordingly. Since the cost of living varies from student to student it’s important to plan accordingly. For a breakdown of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich Master of Arts in Japanese studies fees refer to the table mentioned below.

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,19,259
Transportation	INR 65,051

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 108.417625 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 23ʳᵈ June 2025

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Master of Arts in Japanese studies
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LMU Munich
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Applicants must have a bachelor degree

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Master of Arts in Japanese studies
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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#15	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#24	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2026
#51	Political Sciences ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Ludwig Maximilians University Munich
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

41% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Liberal

Friendly

Internships4.4

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.8

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.9

Permanent Immigration4.2

Aditya Mishra Verified Icon

Master in Business Administration (MSc) - Batch of 2027

4.8

Excellent in academics and one of the top german universities

Tips: Honestly, getting an offer from LMU Munich is a huge deal but you need to be ready for the reality of it. Munich is an incredible city to live in but the university itself doesn't just hand you an amazing social life or easy grades. It’s a massive, traditional German uni, which means you have to be highly independent from day one. If you put yourself out there, your weeks will be packed with exploring the city, hanging out by the Isar, and actually getting to dive into the clubs and activities you’ve always wanted to try. It completely changes your perspective on living abroad. Just don't expect a hand-held campus experience—it’s up to you to chase down the opportunities and make the city feel like home.

Likes (Student Life): As student life is full of everything, there are opportunities for growth and new people and connections from all over the world. Studying here gives you a connection to its great alumni community. You can also go to English Garden very next to the university and have a great time.

Dislikes (Part time work): Yes, even though it’s a very prestigious university, the demand for part-time work is very high, and everyone wants to work in their same field of study. So if you just want to do part-time in any field, I think it's easy to find, and the pay is also very good.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1225

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55125

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026Read more

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Jyotirmoy Rajurkar Verified Icon

M.Sc in Molecular and Cellular Biology - Batch of 2023

4.3

There are many internships available both academic and industry oriented.

Tips: There is a cultural shift, and knowing German can help. I came without a scholarship and had to bear most of the cost myself, which was also a valuable learning experience. I am quite satisfied with the university, especially taking into account the international friendly city of Munich. Many opportunities for fun outside of work, in sports, dance and music. I cannot speak for the whole of Germany.

Likes (Internships): There are many internships available both academic and industry oriented. As a part of the course, you must also complete 2 internships during the Master's so in some way you are encouraged, and the faculty is encouraged to have student interns. Many academic groups provide internships, which are not paid, while industrial positions often include a stipend. All the above information is regarding field-specific internships.

Dislikes (Student Life): Student life is quite different here. There is a very little community, and most friends are made during the compulsory coursework, in student dorms and shared internships. Events are organised 1-2 times per year by the faculty, and there are frequent student parties that happen at student dorms. There is one main student club in the University for academic organisation, and a few if not none, for other activities. Most students spend time at home and come to campus only for coursework.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1600

Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40700

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Physics - Batch of 2025

3.5

LMU is a quite academically inclined especially in the field of physics

Tips: There is quite a bit of a shift in the culture. Both in personal and study life. It takes quite some getting used to. Scholarships are quite rare since tuition is free. Personally, I did not have any. I am quite satisfied with the country, course and the university. But Germany offers a lot more to people who come purely for academics rather than a job opportunity.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is quite affordable, and there is good connectivity. There are metro, buses and trams. Transportation has a fixed cost for all means, which is low and paid monthly. This is further subsidised by the university and is perhaps among the cheapest in Europe.

Dislikes (Internships): There are no internship opportunities offered by the University as such. Finding them outside is quite difficult since there are quite a lot of students and Munich is an education hub. So the competition is too high, and it's up to us to find an internship, since the university mostly does not have that as a requirement.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Business Education (Business Education I) - Batch of 2027

4.6

LMU is a world class university with great facilities.

Tips: I think it's very important to be flexible. The tuition fee is cheaper but it's a very expensive deal, I feel. So you would have to accept that money can be an issue. There's a great cultural difference also, Munich people are helpful but generally upfront which can be perceived as rude but they are very direct. Scholarship opportunities are there but they are pretty competitive. I am pretty satisfied with the university, the city and the country. I would like to stay here permanently.

Likes (Value for money): I do think tuition feels is justfied as it's not a lot and the return you get is good. LMU is world famous university, you get good faculty members, and job options. You get student benefits at almost every museum and on public transport. You get deutschalnd ticket discount.

Dislikes (Part time work): I feel there are quite a lot of possibilities for part time jobs. Sometimes it can get hectic to manage studies and jobs both but doable. You get at least minimum wage everywhere which is around 12 euros per hour. I am not very sure about the on campus opportunities but off campus there are a lot of opportunities in cafes, in the football stadium.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 20000

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Economics - Batch of 2025

4.2

There are different types of work visas based on the field.

Tips: Coming from India, there is a cultural shift that atleast I experienced, in terms of the environment in universities in India and here. Since there are no tuition fees at LMU for most of the courses, the scholarships are limited. There are organisations that offer scholarships but have requirements such as language proficiency among others. I availed a merit based scholarship after my first year based on my grades wherein I got 650 euros for 5 months for one semester. My course was highly academic and rigorous and comparably at par with other top universities offering Economics at Masters level. The university always had an atmosphere that pushed me in every way to better myself, be it doing better in exams or participating in extra-curricular activities such as exchange programs, seminars and projects. I was more than satisfied with my choice of course, university and country.

Likes (Student Life): There are many groups, clubs and communities that one can join ranging from sports, academics to recreational. Regarding the events that are organised on the campus, there are many faculty organised events, for example, industry oriented projects, career fairs, guest lectures and seminars. There are also other community events such as semester parties, university fests and sports events. There is always something happening.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Although the course is offered in English but for good job prospects, post degree, it’s very important to have German language proficiency at least B1-B2. There are jobs that are in English but very few and highly competitive. In Germany, it is generally not required for companies to offer sponsor visas for work. If you are successful in getting an offer, you could simply apply for a work visa with the job contract. Important to note here is that there are different types of work visas based on the field; bottleneck professions such as STEM and Medical and salary limits, Blue card salary limits. Job roles and salary packages depend solely on the field of study and the previous experience though working in student positions and internships as a student. MSc Economics graduates usually work in finance, taxes, banking and consulting and ofcourse there are PhD opportunities after the Masters.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1200

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026Read more

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