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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Location

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz Campus, Munich Germany

Ranking

# 59QS World University Rankings

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32Postgraduate programs

International

6570International 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 the globe , keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.

As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU looks back on 500 years of tradition . Its excellence in teaching and research embraces a wide diversity of fields -- from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social sciences to medicine and natural sciences. An intense interdisciplinary approach fosters the innovation so critical to our global future.

Creative thinking, problem-solving and research are central to LMU's academic programs . Its University Hospital is, next to the Charité in Berlin, the most prestigious and largest institution of this kind in Germany.

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 the globe , keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.

As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU looks back on 500 years of tradition . Its excellence in teaching and research embraces a wide diversity of fields -- from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social sciences to medicine and natural sciences. An intense interdisciplinary approach fosters the innovation so critical to our global future.

Creative thinking, problem-solving and research are central to LMU's academic programs . Its University Hospital is, next to the Charité in Berlin, the most prestigious and largest institution of this kind in Germany.

Available programs

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 degree program at LMU usually takes two years and is made up of 120 ECTS points. 

In addition to an undergraduate degree, further qualification requirements may be necessary, which are detailed in the examination regulations for each master's degree.
There are consecutive master's degree programs that build on knowledge from undergraduate studies in the same subject. In other master's degree programs, the requirements can be met with different academic degrees, because they require certain fundamentals that are not restricted to a single subject area. Weiterbildende Master (career-integrated master's degree programs) also require relevant professional experience. Students in these programs are usually required to pay additional tuition fees.

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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.

QS World University Rankings

  • 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

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