Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
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:
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B ScienceSemester 2, 2019
All the people I met, the places I visited, and the obstacles I overcame made this whole experience really worthwhile!
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
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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) or RA (research assisant) 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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)