Ludwig Maximilians University Munich

Indian students can apply to Ludwig Maximilian Uni via LMU Online portal. Students are usually required to upload the required documents including an signed online application form, certified transcripts and diplomas, an APS certificate, and language proficiency documents (English and/or German).

After being accepted, students then have to formally register via the International Office.

There is not much between them in terms of national level rankings as TUM ranks #1 in Germany while Ludwig Maximilian Uni ranks #2.

TUM is generally better for Indian students seeking a career in engineering, technology, and robotics. LMU Munich is usually better for Medicine, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences.

Generally, Ludwig Maximilian University does not have any tuition fee for international students which would mean that the scholarships offered here cover components like travel, living expenses and other general costs. 

The tuition fee for Indian students at Ludwig is the semester fee only and this ranges between EUR 100 to EUR 300 (INR 10.9K to INR 32.8K). And, the living expenses maybe anywhere around EUR 650 (INR 71.1K).

Yes, the research experience, work experience and publications may be considered highly valuable for Indian students for them to be considered for the LMU scholarships.

The given factors can definitely improve one's chances of getting in but the academics of a student is the most important criterion. 

For courses like a PhD, the research experience can be highly significant. 

Yes, the research experience, work experience and publications may be considered highly valuable for Indian students for them to be considered for the LMU scholarships.

The given factors can definitely improve one's chances of getting in but the academics of a student is the most important criterion. 

For courses like a PhD, the research experience can be highly significant. 

The LMU Scholarships are generally a combination of merit-based and need-based. It usually focuses on high-achieving students who are in need of financial help.

To avail these scholarships, the students need to have excellent academic scores, they should meet the financial need and also have field knowledge. 

Some popular LMU scholarships for Indian students are given below - 

• SIST LMU Study Scholarship 
• SIST LMU Study Completion Scholarship
• Deutschlandstipendium
• Oskar-Karl-Forster Grant

LMU Munich semester fee for Indian students are non-refundable if their visa is rejected. The university has a strict non-refund policy on semester and processing costs.

Indian students should be extra cautious when applying for a Germany student visa.

Yes, Indian students can change their course at LMU Munich. To do that, students need to request for a change of subject form. students without a German university entrance qualification need to apply for change of subjects at the International Office.

The application deadlines to change courses vary for different programs. To know more, check the official university website.

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: