Munich

More than 54,000 students are there at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. There are 4 different sites of LMU Munich, that are spread across the city center and Munich's outskirts. The main campus of LMU Munich is in the City Center. Here, most of the Social Sciences and Humanities buildings, central services like LMU Gateway, the Main library, and the International Office are there. 

At the start of the winter semester at LMU Munich 2025/26, the total number of students enrolled at this university was 53,000+. Over 60% were female students. As per a news report, LMU Munich is becoming very famous with international students. The total percentage of international students has increased from 21% - 22%. At present, 6,300+ international students have been enrolled. 

Munich Student Union offers limited housing options to international students. Students can live in the halls of residence. Also, students can opt for private housing. Rooms in single and shared apartments can cost between Euros 450 - 900. Whereas, in student housing can cost around Euros 300 - 450. Also, students should expect to have a spending of EUR 1,500 per month. 

No, TUM Munich is not free for Indian students. It is only free for students from countries part of the EU. Indian students would have to pay a tuition fee worth INR 2.1 L-INR 3.2 L for UG courses. The tuition for PG courses is between INR 4.2 L-INR 6.35 L.

Students should start looking for their LMU housing options well before their term begins. They can do so by searching in Newspapers in Munich or bulletin boards at LMU. Indian students are recommended to become familiar with the German apartment lingo like OG (Upper floor) or KM (Basic rent),  etc. Also be mindful of agent listings or agencies that charge an advance. Keep a deposit (Kaution) amount prepared.

Yes there are many student groups available to join at LMU Munich campus including humanitarian organizations, international unions, religious organizations etc. There are also career oriented student organizations like AISEC and ELSA plus a student council for students to act as representatives.

There are limited furnished rooms offered by the Munich Student Union when it comes to LMU Munich on campus housing. If students want to opt for private accommodation, they can expect a rent of EUR 700 or INR 74.5k/month. A single apartment room can cost upto EUR 900 or INR 95.9k whereas this cost will be EUR 450 or INR 47.9k for shared apartments.

1 EUR= INR 106.5

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)

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: