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Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU München)

📍 Munich, Bavaria • Germany

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, founded in 1472, is one of Europe’s oldest and most distinguished research universities. Recognized as a German University of Excellence, LMU is renowned for medicine, life sciences, physics (historic home of Max Planck and Werner Heisenberg), law, and humanities.

Testing Policy

Test-Blind

Admission is determined by the German Abitur or foreign university entrance qualification (HZB) equivalent verified by the International Office.

Institutional Selectivity

Highly Competitive (~22.0% (NC Programs: Medicine <8%))

Operates with Numerus Clausus (NC) grade cut-offs. Medicine, Law, and Pharmacy are nationally restricted through Hochschulstart; local NC programs select based on high school grade point average.

Language Proficiency

Holistic Assessment

Most undergraduate programs at LMU are taught in German. Advanced German proficiency (C1/C2) is strictly mandatory at the time of matriculation.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Winter Semester Intake (October Start)

Deadline: July 15

Decision: August

🛡️ Verified for the 2024-2025 cycle academic cycle against institutional admissions portals.

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