Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Munich, Germany
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QS World Rank
#59
Institution
Public
Location
Munich, Germany
Published programmes
27
About Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
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.
Programmes here are €0–€14,250/yr — sourced from the university's own fees pages across 27 published programmes. Your exact fee depends on the course — we confirm it, 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.
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Programmes at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Scholarships for Germany
DAAD Study Scholarships (Germany)
Government (Destination) Dates vary Monthly stipend around EUR 934 for master's students plus travel and insurance allowances; separate research/PhD grants exist (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Private / Foundation Dates vary Need-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships
Private / Foundation Dates vary Covers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source) Award Window not confirmed — check the official page Verified11 Aug 2026 Official source Details →Similar universities
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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 in Germany can typically access 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. of post-study work. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
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