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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Student Exchange at LMU Munich
Key Data for LMUexchange Incoming Students(partners worldwide)
Institution Details
Name of Institution

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

Visiting Address

International Office
Ludwigstrasse 27
80539 München
Germany

Websitewww.lmu.de/international/incoming

Contacts
Admission and Enquiries

Ms Tithmalis Fahrmeir-Min
 +49 89 2180 - 3213
 lmuexchange-incoming@lmu.de

Scholarships Erasmus+
with partner countries

Ms Lydia Mair
 +49 89 2180 - 2026
 lydia.mair@lmu.deStudent Housing

Ms Christine Kern
 +49 89 2180 - 3943
 housing-incoming@lmu.de

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 withall supporting documents by May 15th (for winter) / November 15th (for summer).
Registration
Registration of new incoming LMUexchange students takes place in September/October andMarch/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 exchange 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 application 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 assoon as possible, while simultaneously submitting your housing application.

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Academic Calendar
Academic Year Semester Start Date
2024/25
Winter
01 Oct 2024
Summer 01 April 2025
2025/26

WinterSummer

01 Oct 2025
01 April 2026

Lecture Start Date Lecture End Date End Date
14 Oct 2024
07 Febr 2025
31 March 2025
23 April 2025
25 July 2025
30 Sept 2025
13 Oct 2025
13 April 2026

06 Febr 202617 July 2026

31 March 2026
30 Sept 2026

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, Departments
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 eachsemester. To get an idea of courses offered, you can consult the previous catalogues and faculty websites, where there is often general information about choosing courses.
As an exchange student you must choose at least 60% of your course modules in your majoror minor only. 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 have no previous knowledge and study experience in a subject area, you will solely bepermitted to take introductory courses in this field. As a rule, bachelor students will not bepermitted 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 Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All coursework will be graded in accordance with the German grading 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 thecourses 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 havegood German language skills. Although some departments offer modules taught in English,
the language of instruction at LMU is generally German, particularly at bachelor level.
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. English/North American Studies).
If you choose to take only courses taught in English, generally no German language skills arerequired. There are, however, exceptions to this rule.
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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, ECTSpoints will be awarded.
Cultural Program
An extensive cultural program with field trips and excursions also takes place in Septemberor 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 formand supporting documents before the application deadlines for admission to the university.
Insurance
Adequate health insurance is mandatory for all exchange students. We strongly recommendthat you arrive with adequate travel insurance to cover you until you are officially registered asa student at LMU. You should then take out German health insurance cover for the duration ofyour 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 thattravel insurance for the duration of your stay is not enough and will not be accepted at registration. 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 is939 €/month. Munich is a bit more expensive than most German cities, so you should calculate with about 1.044 €/month (when living in a student dorm). You can find further information 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
 behindertenberatung@lmu.de

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 registration process on behalf of the Studierendenwerk.

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