Ludwig Maximilians University Munich

Munich Student Union offers limited housing in furnished rooms and private housing. The housing cost that students of LMU have to bear are given below:

LMU Munich is in Munich, Germany. This university has a number of student organizations and council. For international students, some of the student groups are TutoRIA, IASTE, etc. Students can also check out the sports center of this university (University Sports Center). There are 90+ sports available at this university.

LMU is a global elite university as it ranks at #34 position in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University rankings 2026. It saw an improvement in THE rankings by 4 spaces. It also ranks highly in the European field and is among the Top 50 Universities. LMU Munich is known as one of the Europe's leading research universities.

Yes, LMU Munich international students can work part-time for up to 140 working days or 280 half-days a year. Note that internships and jobs required by a degree course are free from permit restrictions and are not counted as part of the 140 permit-free days.

Some of the famous celebrities who have studied at LMU Germany are Thomas Mann (Novelist), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Actor), Pope Benedict XVI, Werner Heisenberg (Theoretical Physicist), etc. Other personalities who have studied at this university are:

• Ian Fleming (Writer)
• Kurt Lewin (Psychologist)
• William Smith (Actor)
• Otto Hahn (Chemist)

The Study scholarship is available after submitting an application to the International Office of LMU. It is funded by the Federal State of Bavaria for international students who are registered at the time of application. This scholarship requirements include academic excellence, showcase knowledge in the applicant's study field, and financial need.

In the world rankings, LMU Munich ranks at #34 in 2026. This university's ranking has improved as compared to the last year, as previously, it was ranked at #38 position. In the QS world rankings, LMU ranked at #58 in 2026. This means that this university ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the world. 

LMU Munich ranking in Times Higher ranking is #34 in 2026. In the previous year's ranking, this university was ranked at #38. Considering the World rankings, this university ranks among the Top 40 Universities worldwide. It has been ranked among the same category since many years. Some of the subject rankings in 2025 of this university include Arts and Humanities at #13, Business and Economics at #34, Medical and Health at #45, etc. 

LMU Munich ranking in QS rankings 2026 is #58. In the previous year's rankings, this university was ranked at #59. since a few years, LMU Munich has been ranking among the Top 100 Universities worldwide in the QS rankings. Some of the subject rankings of this university are: 

• Communication and Media Studies: #24
• History: #33
• Biological Sciences: #38
• Physics and Astronomy: #39

LMU Munich admits international students in two intakes: Summer and winter. For most undergraduate and postgraduate programs, students can apply between April and mid-July for the winter semester, and between November and January for the summer semester. The exact deadline depends on the programs and departments and may vary. Students can check the intakes and estimated deadlines below: