Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious comprehensive universities, strong in the sciences, humanities and medicine. It is a public university with no general tuition fee, drawing international students to its research-led programmes. English-taught options are more common at master's and doctoral level.
Indicative tuition: Low/None · Scholarships can reduce this — we confirm what you qualify for, free.
Entry requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree for master's entry; IELTS around 6.5 or TOEFL for English-taught programmes, or German proficiency for German-taught ones. Indian applicants also require the APS certificate.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
Programmes at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)·Germany ·PGGovernment (Destination)Living stipendDates vary€992 a month
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Aga Khan Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationLoan scholarshipDates varyNeed-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source)
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationPartial awardDates varyCovers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source)
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Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich — FAQs
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Indicative tuition for international students: Low/None. Your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your chosen programme — free.
A relevant bachelor's degree for master's entry; IELTS around 6.5 or TOEFL for English-taught programmes, or German proficiency for German-taught ones. Indian applicants also require the APS certificate.
Graduates can apply for an 18-month residence permit to seek qualification-matched employment, then move to an EU Blue Card or work permit once employed. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
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