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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
" Each of these universities has its own strengths and specialties, making it difficult to declare a single "best" among them. Here's a brief overview of their rankings and areas of excellence:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
QS World University Ranking: #102
Strengths: Natural sciences, engineering sciences, environmental sciences, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
RWTH Aachen University
QS World University Ranking: #99
Strengths: Engineering, natural sciences, materials science, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering.
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
QS World University Ranking: #28
Strengths: Engineering
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Depending on the program's language of instruction, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich may require overseas students to take the IELTS. The IELTS is one of the recognised examinations for demonstrating English language competency, which is required for programs taught in that language. Although some programs may have more stringent prerequisites, generally speaking, applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above. English proficiency is normally not required for programs taught in German; instead, students must demonstrate their competency in the German language with assessments such as TestDaF or DSH. However, if a
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
TUM Munich acceptance rate is around 8% as per unofficial sources. The modertaly low acceptance rate at the university make admission competitive for international students. Applicants must require a good academic profile and meet the entry requirments for TUM MSc admission.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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.
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a year ago
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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
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
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.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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:
Particulars | Expenses |
|---|---|
Room in private housing including utilities | Euros 600 - Euros 1,000 |
Room in university housing including utilities | Euros 400 - Euros 600 |
Health insurance, food, leisure activities | Euros 500 |
Public transportation | Euros 29 |
LMU semester fees | Euros 85 |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
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
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