Phase 4: Leaving Munich

We are sad to see you go but wish you all the best for your future! Before you leave Munich, there are a few things to be considered which we would like to point out to you in this section. In any case, come and visit us again!

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Quick facts

  • Many de-registrations can be done online or by e-mail, however make sure to check before if this is applicable.
  • It is recommendable to have proof of each cancellation or de-registration.
  • In Germany, tenants do not usually have an exceptional right to cancel a rental contract due to a change of job.
  • Do not forget to ask your landlord for the refund of your rent deposit along with its interest before leaving Germany.

Information for families

  • Give school and childcare facilities a reasonable amount of notice of a child´s departure.
  • Throwing a good-bye party might make the move easier for the children.
  • Contact the new school early enough and make sure all paperwork has been completed. Consider asking for a tour of the new school with the child´s new teacher to help the child to get acclimated.

LMU Gateway alumni

Dear LMU Gateway Alumni!

We truly hope you have enjoyed your time in Munich, especially your time at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and would like to share the following information with you:

  • become a member of LMU Gateway Alumni and stay connected with the University of Munich: registration form (PDF, 117 KB)
  • return to LMU Munich: LMU job offers
  • stay up-to-date in the fields of research, development and teaching at LMU Munich: insightLMU
  • find out what is currently happening at the University of Munich: LMU News
  • stay connected or reestablish contact with your former department through the LMU departmental alumni clubs: LMU Alumni

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We wish you a future full of success and hope to welcome you back to Munich again!


All the best from your LMU Gateway Team!

Useful links

Please find below a checklist with the most important steps when leaving Munich. In addition, feel free to ask for a list of specific vocabulary (German and English) containing the most important terms in the different fields.
Checklist Leaving Munich (PDF, 142 KB)

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