Ludwig Maximilians University Munich

Admission intakes at LMU are Summer and Winter semesters. The application deadlines are given as follows:

The documents required to apply are academic transcripts, APS certificate, Evidence of proficiency in German, updated resume, etc.

In the world rankings, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich ranks at #38 in 2025 as well as 2024. According to another ranking publisher, LMU ranks at #59 in 2025 and #54 in 2024. In the Global Universities category, this university ranks at #53 in 2024.

The funding amount is €650 per month for a period up 10 months. SIST LMU application requirements for this scholarship are:

• Application form
• Declaration of financial need
• Reference
• CV
• Letter of motivation

Some of the popular personalities who have studied from LMU Munich are Max Planck (Founder of Quantum Theory) and Nobel Laureate in Physics. Pakistani Philosopher and poet Sir Muhammad Iqbal, regarded as the 'Poet of the East' and 'The Thinker of Pakistan' earned his PhD degree from the university. Some of the other names who have studied at this university are given as follows:

• Aloys Fischer: Educationalist and Statistician
• Jan Rohls: Reformed Theologian
• Angela Zigahl: German Teacher and Politician
• Gisela Bulla: Author, Archaeologis, and Politician

It may be difficult to get admission at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich because of its moderately high acceptance rate. According to unofficial websites, the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich acceptance rate is around 10% for international students, which makes admission slightly competitive. As a result, it is one of the most difficult universities to gain admission to. Thousands of students from all over Germany and the world apply to LMU each year. Among Indian students, Ludwig Maximillian University is quite popular. LMU has a sizable Indian student body.

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich MBA programme is almost free for international students. However, some MBA specializations may cost around INR 42 L for a first-year. The table below includes the list of MBA specializations with Ludwig Maximilians University Munich MBA fees for first-year:

International students who wish to study MBA at Ludwig Maximilians University Munich must submit a valid GMAT score. Applicants must submit proof of a completed GMAT or GMAT online test with min. 600 points to get admission to the LMU Munich MBA program. 

In the capital of Bavaria, students are expected to pay around Euros 1,500 a month. A student budget for monthly living costs is given below:

The top employers of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich are Deloitte, BMW Group, Roche, Siemens, Allianz, BCG, etc. A few other companies where the graduates are working are:

• Microsoft
• McKinsey & Company
• Google
• Munich Re
• Infineon Technologies

A few of the industries where the alumni of this Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich are working are:

• Business Development
• Healthcare Services
• Operations
• Legal
• Sales
• IT
• Finance
• Marketing
• Community and Social Services
• HR
• Consulting