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Exchange at LMU Munich
Key Data for Partner Institution

Institution Details

Name of Institution Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU Munich)
Postal Address International Office, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München, Germany
Visiting Address Ludwigstraße 27, room G007, 80539 München
Website www.lmu.de/en/international/incoming

LMUexchange Contacts

Admission Incoming Students Ms Tithmalis Fahrmeir-Min Phone: +49 89 2180 - 3213; Fax: +49 89 2180 - 3136 lmuexchange-incoming@lmu.de
Scholarships Erasmus+ Students Ms Lydia Mair from Partner Countries Phone: +49 89 2180 - 2026; Fax: +49 89 2180 - 3136 lydia.mair@lmu.de
Outgoing Students – USA, Dr Harald David Canada, Australia, New Zealand Phone: +49 89 2180 - 3720, Fax: +49 89 2180 - 3136 harald.david@lmu.de
Outgoing Students – Asia, Europe Dr Nicola Hillmer (except EU), Middle East Phone: +49 89 2180 - 3859, Fax:+49 89 2180 - 3136 nicola.hillmer@lmu.de
Outgoing Students – Africa, Israel, Ms Susanne Rößler Russia, Latin America, Phone: +49 89 2180 - 3859 Southeast Asia susanne.roessler@lmu.de

Nomination of Exchange Students

Please nominate exchange students using our online tool: www.lmu.de/international/incoming/nomination before the following deadlines:
Winter Semester April 15 Summer Semester October 15

Application and Registration Procedures

Application for Admission
After completing the online application (www.lmu.de/international/incoming/application), students should sign, print out the form, have it signed by the relevant coordinator at the home university and then send it by post to the International Office at LMU.
Application Deadlines Winter Semester: May 15 Summer Semester: November 15

as of January 2020

Application and Registration Procedures (contd.)

Registration
Registration of new incoming LMUexchange students takes place in September/October and March/April respectively. Students are informed about registration dates in the official letter of acceptance (Zulassungsbescheid), which they receive after the application deadline.

Accommodation

The “Studentenwerk” is responsible for providing accommodation for LMUexchange students. The allocation of rooms is, however, coordinated at the International Office www.lmu.de/international/incoming/housing housing-incoming@lmu.de
Students wishing to apply for student accommodation should tick the appropriate box in the online application form for admission. Applications arriving after the deadline cannot be considered.

The Academic Year

The academic year consists of two semesters – winter and summer.
Academic Year Semester Start Date Lecture Start Date Lecture End Date End Date
2020/21 Winter 1 October 2020 2 November 2020 12 February 2021 31 March 2021 Summer 1 April 2021 12 April 2021 16 July 2021 30 September 2021
2021/22 Winter 1 October 2021 18 October 2021 11 February 2022 31 March 2022 Summer 1 April 2022 25 April 2022 29 July 2022 30 September 2022
Note: The months of March, August, and September are officially free of lectures. However, students may have examinations to take or papers to write during these months. Students should ask their departmental coordinators about the examination schedule.

Studying at LMU Munich

Course Information
Students may consult the online course catalogue at: www.lsf.lmu.de (no login required, they simply click on the link Vorlesungsverzeichnis to access the online course catalogue.)
The up-to-date course catalogue is available two months before the beginning of each semester. Before the catalogue goes online students may consult the faculty websites where there is often general information about choosing courses etc.
LMUexchange students must choose at least 50% of their course modules in one department only. Students should take the other 50% of their course modules in no more than two other departments (example: 50% of courses in the Department of German Philology, 25% of courses in the Department of History and 25% of courses in the Department of Politics).
If they have no previous knowledge and study experience in a subject area, LMUexchange students will solely be permitted to take introductory courses in this field. As a rule, bachelor students will not be permitted to take master courses (any exceptions to this rule will be discussed and decided by LMU).
Grading System (www.lmu.de/international/incoming/grading)
At LMU credit for Bachelor and Master Courses is given in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All coursework will be graded in accordance with the German grading system (“1”–“6”, with “1” being the best and “6” the worst grade). A course that is graded with 4 or above is passed. Some course are not graded (non-graded lectures).

Language Requirements

German Language Proficiency at LMU
We require that students taking courses taught in German have at least CEFR level B2 when commencing their studies at LMU. The same applies for students taking courses in English. For exceptions to this rule and further information see: www.lmu.de/international/incoming/language

Language Courses

Intensive Language Courses
Students can prepare for their study experience at LMU by participating in an intensive language course. Courses takes place in March and September respectively. They are not free of charge but, on successful completion of the course, ECTS-points will be awarded.
Cultural Program
An extensive cultural program with field trips and excursions also takes place in September and March.
Further information: www.lmu-preparation.de

General Information

Visa
Depending on the students‘ country of origin, there are different entry and residence regulations. If a visa is required to enter Germany, exchange students are strongly recommended to submit their printed application form and supporting documents before the application deadlines for admission to the university.
Detailed information can be found at: www.lmu.de/international/incoming/visa
Insurance
Adequate health insurance is mandatory for all exchange students. We strongly recommend that students arrive with adequate insurance to cover them until they are officially registered as students at LMU. They should then take out German health insurance cover for the duration of their stay at LMU. Insurance packages for study abroad, provided by insurers in the home country, may not fulfill the German requirements and will therefore not be accepted. Please note that travel insurance for the duration of their stay is not enough and will not be accepted at registration. Accident, personal and third party liability insurance for the duration of stay in Germany is strongly recommended. Detailed information can be found at: www.lmu.de/international/incoming/insurance
Students with Special Needs / Students with Children
To find out about facilities available at LMU before going abroad, students should first contact lmuexchange-incoming@lmu.de

Handbook for Exchange Students

Handbook for Exchange Students
Detailed information about all points mentioned above and other useful information can be found at www.en.uni-muenchen.de/students/exchange/incomings/austausch_engl/downloads

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