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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Location

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz Campus, Munich Germany

Ranking

# 59QS World University Rankings

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32Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

19 % International students

About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - the University in the heart of Munich - is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions . Since our founding in 1472, LMU has attracted inspired scholars and talented students from around...
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About Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - the University in the heart of Munich - is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions . Since our founding in 1472, LMU has attracted inspired scholars and talented students from around...
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Available programmes

You can add a master's degree to your first undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor's degree or State Examination) if you want to expand or specialize your knowledge.  An increasing number are now in English — from American History to Physics. A master's...
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University information

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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is one of the top public universities in Munich, Germany. It is ranked #59 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #60
  • 2014
    #65
  • 2015
    #=52
  • 2016
    #75
  • 2017
    #=68
  • 2018
    #66
  • 2019
    #62
  • 2020
    #63
  • 2021
    #63
  • 2022
    #64
  • 2023
    #59
  • 2024
    #54
  • 2025
    #59

Ranking criteria

Overall
71.6
Academic Reputation
92.2
Citations per Faculty
50
Employment Outcomes
66.9
Employer Reputation
86.6
Faculty Student Ratio
38.5
International Faculty Ratio
75.1
International Research Network
95.5
International Student Ratio
37.6
Sustainability
62.2

Campus locations

Main Campus

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz Campus Campus

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1

Munich

DE

80539

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