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German Proficiency test is not a compulsory factor at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. It is compulsory when the students are willing to take up a course in German Language. If the students are applying to take a course in English than only English Language proficiency test scores are required.

The English and German test accepted at LMU are:

English Tests – IELTS (6.5), TOEFL iBT (100)

German Tests – TestDaF, DSH-II, Goethe Certificate C2

There are no particular rankings for BBA Courses at both TU Munich and LMU Munich, but the general rankings are #1 for TU Munich and #2 for LMU Munich. Ludwig Maximilian is very budget friendly because it does not charge any tuition fee whereas LMU Munich offers 8 BBA Courses while TU Munich offers only 5 BBA Courses to the Indian students with a tuition fee of INR 0-4.39 L. LMU Munich is more promising for BBA Courses.

Yes, Indian students applying for MSc in Data Science or any other Master's programme at LMU Munich from the Summer 2027 intake onwards, need to take the dMAT test.

Registration for the same is now open for Indian students. The registration deadline is Sep 15, 2026, while the dMAT test date is Sep 26, 2026.

The ARWU ratings for Ludwig Maximilian University Munch are #43 for the year 2024 and #42 for the year 2025. The LMU Munich is not only ranked by ARWU, it is also ranked by other providers such Shiksha, THE (Times Higher Education), QS and US News. The LMU Munich ranks at #32 in the world and #2 in Germany as per Shiksha's Popularity Ranking.

German Proficiency test is not a compulsory factor at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. It is compulsory when the students are willing to take up a course in German Language. If the students are applying to take a course in English than only English Language proficiency test scores are required.

The English and German test accepted at LMU are:

English Tests – IELTS (6.5), TOEFL iBT (100)

German Tests – TestDaF, DSH-II, Goethe Certificate C2

Ludwig Maximilian University does not charge any fee for the international students for MBA/ PGDM Courses but there are fees components like tuition fee, transportation, insurance. LMU Munich offers around 15 MBA/PGDM courses to its students for a time of 1-2 years with a tuition fee of INR 0 -21.95 L.

Yes, Ludwig Maximilian University at Munich primarily operates on a primary winter intake only which starts in the month of October. 

It is the case for almost all the UG and graduate programs. Some LMU master's courses may have a smaller summer intake.

Winter Intake in Germany is dominant to have an alignment with placements in the academic year.

Indian students don't always need to take an entrance exam, it depends on the qualifications. UG Students whose HSC is not directly equivalent to the German Abitur, will have to pass an assessment test at a preparatory course (Studienkolleg).

Some PG programs such as Cell and Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Psychology, and Arts have strict aptitude, interview, or written entrance exam requirements.

To know more, check the specific course requirements on lmu.de