REFERAT INTERNATIONALE ANGELEGENHEITEN

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Student Exchange at LMU Munich

Key Data for Incoming Students
(Erasmus+, SEMP, UK)
Institution Details

Name of Institution Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

Visiting Address International Office

Ludwigstrasse 27
80539 München
Germany

Website www.lmu.de/international/incoming

Contacts

Admission and Enquiries Ms Claudia Gebhard, Ms Pascale Lacoste

 +49 89 2180 - 2799
 [email protected]

Student Housing Ms Christine Kern

 +49 89 2180 - 3943
 [email protected]

Nomination, Application and Registration Procedures

Nomination by home university

You should be nominated by your home coordinator through our online tool until April 15th
(for winter) / October 15th (for summer).

Application

You will find the application form online. Please submit the online application together with
all supporting documents by May 15th (for winter) / November 15th (for summer).

Registration

Registration of new incoming exchange students takes place in September / October and
March / April. You will be informed about registration dates in the official letter of acceptance
(Zulassungsbescheid), which you will receive on approval of your Learning Agreement.

Housing

The “Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern” is responsible for providing housing for ex-
change students. The allocation of rooms is, however, coordinated at the International Office.

If you wish to apply for student housing, then tick the appropriate box in the online applica-
tion form for admission. Late applicants cannot be considered for student housing.
Please note, that rooms can only be guaranteed for approx. half of the students!
Due to a challenging housing market in Munich, please start looking for accommodation as
soon as possible, while simultaneously submitting your housing application.

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Academic Calendar
Academic Year Semester Start Date Lecture Start Date Lecture End Date End Date
2025/26 Winter 01 Oct 2025 13 Oct 2025 06 Febr 2026 31 March 2026
Summer 01 April 2026 13 April 2026 17 July 2026 30 Sept 2026
2026/27 Winter 01 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 05 Febr 2027 31 March 2027
Summer 01 April 2027 12 April 2027 16 July 2027 30 Sept 2027
Note: March, August, and September are officially lecture free. However, you may have examinations to take, or papers
to write during these months. Please ask your academic supervisor about the examination schedule.

Timeline

Course Information

Consult the online course catalogue on LSF (no login required, simply click on the link
“Vorlesungsverzeichnis” to access the online course catalogue.)

The up-to-date course catalogue is available only two months before the beginning of each
semester. To get an idea of courses offered, you can consult the previous catalogues and fac-
ulty websites, where there is often general information about choosing courses.

As an Erasmus+ / SEMP / UK student you must choose at least 60% of your course modules
in the subject defined in the bilateral agreement. If the agreement is for more than one sub-
ject area (faculty-wide agreement), you should take at least 60% of courses in your major /
minor. You should take the other 40% of your course modules in no more than two further
subject areas (example: 60% of courses in German Philology, 20% of courses in History and
20% of courses in Political Science). If you are a student of Languages / Literature, you may
choose courses freely from all departments in the Faculty of Languages and Literatures.

If you have no previous knowledge and study experience in a subject area, you will solely be
permitted to take introductory courses in this field. As a rule, bachelor students will not be
permitted to take master courses (any exceptions to this rule will be decided by LMU).

Recognition of Courses
Grading System

At LMU credit for Bachelor and Master Courses is given in accordance with the European Cred-
it Transfer System (ECTS). All coursework will be graded in accordance with the German grad-
ing system (“1”–“6”, with “1” being the best and “6” the worst grade). A course that is graded
between 1 and 4 is passed. Some course are not graded (non-graded lectures).

Transcript of Records

At the end of your study period at LMU, you will receive a Transcript of Records listing all the
courses you attended including grades and ECTS credit points. The transcript will not be sent
automatically! You can find further information on our website.

Language Requirements at LMU

In order to make the most of your experience in Munich and at LMU, it is important to have
good German language skills. Although some departments offer modules taught in English,
the language of instruction at LMU is generally German, particularly at bachelor level.

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Language Requirements at LMU

At the time of commencing your studies at LMU, we strongly recommend you have at least
CEFR level B2 in German (for application at least B1). The same proficiency level applies if
you plan to take courses in English. Some departments have higher requirements (e.g. Eng-
lish / North American Studies).

If you choose to take only courses taught in English, generally no German language skills are
required. There are, however, exceptions to this rule.

Language Preparation and Orientation

German Language Courses

You can prepare for your study experience at LMU by participating in an intensive language
course (also possible online). Courses take place in March and September respectively. They
are neither mandatory, nor free of charge, but on successful completion of the course, ECTS-
points will be awarded.

Cultural Program

An extensive cultural program with field trips and excursions also takes place in September
or March.

General Information
Visa

Depending on your country of origin, there are different entry and residence regulations.
If you require a visa, you are strongly recommended to submit your online application form
and supporting documents before the application deadlines for admission to the university.

Insurance

Adequate health insurance is mandatory for all exchange students. We strongly recommend
that you arrive with adequate travel insurance to cover you until you are officially registered as
a student at LMU. You should then take out German health insurance cover for the duration of
your stay at LMU. Be aware that insurance packages for study abroad in your home country
may not fulfil the German requirements, and will therefore not be accepted. Please note that
travel insurance for the duration of your stay is not enough and will not be accepted at regis-
tration. If you take out private health insurance, you cannot change to public health insurance
during your studies!

Accident, personal and third party liability insurance for the duration of your stay in Germany
is strongly recommended.

Finances

According to a consumer goods database, the cost of living in Germany for a single person is
939 €/month. Munich is a bit more expensive than most German cities, so you should calcu-
late with about 1.044 €/month (when living in a student dorm). You can find further infor-
mation on our website.

Students with Special Needs / Students with Children

If you have special needs, please let us know through your application form.

Services offered from LMU,  [email protected]

Mandatory Fee for Student Services

Every student registered at a German university is obliged to pay a semester fee for student
services provided by the Studierendenwerk. The fee is charged by LMU as part of the registra-
tion process on behalf of the Studierendenwerk.
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