Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Geschwister-Scholl Platz 1, München

  • #59 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 35,398Total Students
  • 3,518Faculty
  • 6,570Int'l Students

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LMU is home to students from all parts of Germany and countries around the globe. They benefit from the University's uniquely wide array of study programs and its strong focus on research. At all stages of academic training we emphasize the links between research and course content.

Our students view their studies as a springboard to a rewarding career, not least because Munich is one of Germany’s major centers for technology and the media. Academic diversity thrives in an environment that encompasses social skills alongside a critical awareness of values and history. When you come to LMU, you are joining a community dedicated to making the most of their talents, curiosity, and opportunities.

About

LMU is home to students from all parts of Germany and countries around the globe. They benefit from the University's uniquely wide array of study programs and its strong focus on research. At all stages of academic training we emphasize the links between research and course content.

Our students view their studies as a springboard to a rewarding career, not least because Munich is one of Germany’s major centers for technology and the media. Academic diversity thrives in an environment that encompasses social skills alongside a critical awareness of values and history. When you come to LMU, you are joining a community dedicated to making the most of their talents, curiosity, and opportunities.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #60
  • 2014
    #65
  • 2015
    #=52
  • 2016
    #75
  • 2017
    #=68
  • 2018
    #66
  • 2019
    #62
  • 2020
    #63
  • 2021
    #63
  • 2022
    #64
  • 2023
    #59
  • 2024
    #54
  • 2025
    #59

Student & Staff

Total students
35,398

36%
64%

International students
6,570

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
3,518

1016
2502

Total students
35,398

36%
64%

International students
6,570

52%
48%

Total faculty staff
3,518

2502
1016
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Campus locations

Geschwister-Scholl Platz 1, München, DE,

Geschwister-Scholl Platz 1 , München , Germany , 80539

English language requirements

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München EN