Ludwig Maximilians University Munich Eligibility

Along with the German Language Test, there are also other factors that determine selection criteria for BBA courses at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, these are High School Degree, English Language Test, Resume, SOP and LOR. The German and English Proficiency test and their approved scores:

·       English Proficiency Test (IELTS – 6.5, TOEFL- 80)

·       German Proficiency Test (DSH 2, TestDaF- Level 4, Goethe Certificate)

Along with the German Language Test, there are also other factors that determine selection criteria for BBA courses at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, these are High School Degree, English Language Test, Resume, SOP and LOR. The German and English Proficiency test and their approved scores:

·       English Proficiency Test (IELTS – 6.5, TOEFL- 80)

·       German Proficiency Test (DSH 2, TestDaF- Level 4, Goethe Certificate)

Yes, Indian students applying for MSc in Data Science or any other Master's programme at LMU Munich from the Summer 2027 intake onwards, need to take the dMAT test.

Registration for the same is now open for Indian students. The registration deadline is Sep 15, 2026, while the dMAT test date is Sep 26, 2026.

Indian students don't always need to take an entrance exam, it depends on the qualifications. UG Students whose HSC is not directly equivalent to the German Abitur, will have to pass an assessment test at a preparatory course (Studienkolleg).

Some PG programs such as Cell and Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Psychology, and Arts have strict aptitude, interview, or written entrance exam requirements.

To know more, check the specific course requirements on lmu.de

Yes, Indian students need to take the Studienkolleg (preparatory course) if their high-school certificate is not equivalent to a German high-school leaving certificate (Abitur).

For direct entry, students need to pass the Feststellungsprufung (final exam for Indian students at German preparatory college).

Yes, an APS certificate is mandatory for Indian students to study at Ludwig Maximilian Uni. The document is proof of a student's academic credentials. Students can apply on the official APS India website to obtain the same. A processing fee of INR 18 K also applies.

This 3-minute video below explains how you can get an APS to study in Germany:

Yes, students can study at LMU Munich without learning German. There are several English-taught courses that only require valid scores in English language tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Having a basic understanding of German is advised to Indian students as it can boost the chances of getting part-time jobs in Germany.

Yes, Indian students can study at LMU Munich without IELTS score. They can submit a different english test score like TOEFL, PTE Academic, or Cambridge English.

For courses in German, students will need to provide a DSH-2 or TestDAF 4 certificate.

To get admission to LMU University for MSc in Economics the applicants are required to meet the following requirements:

• UG degree in Economics
• A good understanding of the subjects and methods covered in a UG programme in Economics particularly in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Empirical Economics
• English test scores