LMU & Munich
Research, teach or study in Munich, in the heart of Europe! Munich is one of the major seats of knowledge and learning in Germany and one of Europe's foremost centers for research and education, technology and the media.
LMU locations and development plans
Our campuses are strategically located throughout Munich and are designed to inspire, expand and enrich your mind. All offer cutting-edge facilities and technology, a full range of services and activities for both students and academics.
The historic Main Building with its two distinctive fountains is a Munich icon. But there is much more to the university, which has a large number of state-of-the-art teaching and research buildings, libraries, hospital complexes, and agricultural facilities – not to forget the Wendelstein Observatory in the Bavarian Alps. In total, 125 buildings, in and around Munich.
Over the coming years, LMU will be expanding its facilities through an ambitious development program. Previously scattered faculties and disciplines will be brought together at individual sites. This major campus development initiative will further enhance the university’s international attractiveness as a leading research location.
On completion of the works, LMU will have five large, fully developed campus sites.
Make discoveries in a beautiful setting
Munich is a wonderful hub when it comes to exploring the rest of Europe.
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Munich is the capital of Bavaria, located in the southeast of Germany, right in the heart of Europe. Home to approximately 1.5 million people, Munich is one of the world’s most friendly and vibrant cities.
It is blessed with cultural gems such as its renowned museums and galleries, theater and festivals, opera, ballet and music, including the world-class Bavarian State Opera and Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and of course, the world famous Oktoberfest! Munich is also an ideal jump-off point from which to explore other areas of Europe.
Its proximity to the Bavarian Alps and the mountain lakes, castles, and leisure activities in the surrounding countryside add to Munich’s uniqueness. It is indeed a city like no other!
Munich’s official website provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to sights, attractions and events, as well as extensive information about guided tours, accommodation, and travel - you can choose from six different languages at: https://www.muenchen.de/int
A center of study and research
LMU forms an integral part of the exceptionally broad-based network of research institutions, universities, foundations, and corporations based in Munich. As a major center for technology, cultural institutions and the media, Munich possesses an ideal range of infrastructure for study and research.
LMU is closely intertwined with the city's other research institutions, including the Technische Universitaet Muenchen, the Max Planck Societyand the Fraunhofer Society, with global enterprises, a vibrant start-up scene and prestigious libraries and museums.
The greater Munich area is a hub of innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit. The university works closely with leading German businesses and liaises with many key manufacturers, such as Audi, and numerous banks and insurance companies, such as Munich Re.