Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
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Munich
Germany
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich exchange website
Language of instruction
English
German
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (German: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)) is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions and is ranked within the Top 50 universities worldwide. Since its founding in 1472, LMU has continued to attract inspired scholars and talented students.
Munich’s urban flair, rich palette of cultural institutions, wide variety of leisure activities, and proximity to the Bavarian Alps attract visitors from all over the world. With excellent public transport within the city and into the hinterland, it sits at the crossroad of North-South and East-West train connections, has Germany's second most busy airport (among the top ten in Europe) and all European cities are within reach through a two- to three-hours flight.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | April–July |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | October–February |
View the LMU Munich academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
LMU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- International student guide
- LMU Munich from the point of view of foreign students
- LMU Student Union - MESA
Campuses
Munich - main campus\ Martinsried - Biology, Chemistry, Neurosciences
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Student testimonials
Bachelor of International Studies, Semester 2, 2024
The people I spent time with, as well as the opportunities to explore new places, have made this exchange an unforgettable experience. - Hannah - Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
B Science
Semester 2, 2019
I got so much more out of my exchange than I was expecting.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA\ You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at LMU Munich.
Language\ It is encouraged that you have some proficiency in German language to study at LMU Munich.
Study Options
You must nominate a major and take at least 60% of your courses from within this major and department only. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Other Requirements
Students wishing to undertake language studies in Swedish, German, French, Spanish or Italian. Japanese or Chinese must take a compulsory placement test to determine study levels.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the LMU Munich course catalogue. Please see additional academic information below for instructions on how to best use the LMU course catalogue/course finder.
Lists of courses taught in English per semester are provided by LMU, scroll to the bottom of the page to see the most recent PDF files.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
Biological sciences
Biomedical science
Biotechnology
Business administration
Chinese
Communication, digital media and PR
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
English literature
Finance
French
General Electives
German
History and ancient history
Human resources
International relations
Italian
Japanese
Leadership and Management
Linguistics
Mathematics and statistics
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Writing
Postgraduate
Biological sciences
Biomedical science
Business administration
Chemistry and biochemistry
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
History and ancient history
International relations
Mathematics and statistics
Microbiology
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology
Academic restrictions
Study Load Restrictions\ Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- Finance / Human Resources / Leadership and Management
- Psychology (UG Only)
- Communication, digital media and PR (UG) / History/Ancient History (PG Only) / International Relations (PG Only) / Political Science (PG Only) / Sociology (PG only) / Writing (UG)
- Japanese
- Biotechnology (UG) / Mathematics and statistics / Microbiology (PG)
Course Restrictions\ Some departments may not permit undergraduate level students to take masters courses. Please check individual courses for entry requirements.
Additional academic information
Study Option Details\ LMU exchange students must choose at least 60% of their course modules from one department only. Students should take the other 40% of their course modules in no more than two other departments (example: 60% of courses in the Department of German Philology, 20% of courses in the Department of History and 20% of courses in the Department of Politics).
Additional Academic Resources\ LMU has online resources to help navigate its academic policies:
Some faculties at LMU provide further details about their courses and/or their ECTS values:
Other helpful information includes:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Accommodation
LMU Munich holds a number of places for exchange students in student residences, however, due to the popularity of Munich, this housing cannot be guaranteed for all incoming students and students will likely need to find off-campus housing.
Incoming students who do not receive student accommodation are strongly advised to begin the search for accommodation as early as possible. Resources are available to help with your accommodation search, as well as information on the application procedure for the LMU Munich residences.
You can also get involved in the LMU buddy program which aims to help you find your feet as a new student. If you take part in this program, you will be partnered with a student of LMU who will help you with the organization of your stay in Munich and answer any questions you have about your stay.
Cost of living
Living expenses will depend heavily on your lifestyle. However, LMU Munich has provided some figures to give prospective students a general idea of the cost of living in Munich.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
Additionally, LMU provides some details of available funding and scholarships for exchange students.
LMU also offers funding for exchange students who undertake TA (teaching assistant) work at LMU during their exchange.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
In order to be registered as an exchange student at LMU Munich, you must have adequate health insurance.
As an exchange student, you are required to obtain a certificate of insurance (Versicherungsbescheinigung) from a German public health insurance provider. This certificate is a mandatory requirement for enrolment at LMU. You will find out more about this after you have arrived in Munich.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
Book your Global Experiences Appointment
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Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
LMU Munich has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange