Munich

No,  the TUM Munich is not free for Indian students. It is only free for students who belong from countries that are part of the EU. Indian students would have to pay a Technical University of Munich 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:

Admission to LMU Munich at the undergraduate level does not depend on the Class 12 scores. However, students must aim high at least 70% or above to improve their chances for Studienkolleg admission. Completing higher secondary through popular boards like CBSE, ISC, or State Boards is not enough; students must attend one year of a bachelor's programme in India or attend a Studienkolleg in Germany. 

International students can get admission to LMU Munich only if the programme is available in the German language. In that case, students must meet German language proficiency levels. However, for most English-taught programs, LMU Munich demands English language proficiency, where students must submit an IELTS, TOEFL, or other alternative score. The minimum IELTS score students must aim is 6.5 or higher, and a TOEFL score between 80 and 90.

As per the Shiksha Rating, LMU Munich rating is 4.4 overall. A few of the Indian student reviews are:

• The university is great with good faculty with easy and affordable transportation
• It has a good library and open-minded and helpful professors are there
• No tuition fees is there, except some of the semester fees and other additional fees
• The faculty at LMU is best