Applications for admission
Find out how you go about applying to study at LMU Munich as an international degree student.
Where do I apply?
If you fulfill all the prerequisites for studying at LMU Munich, you can start the application process.
International applicants (without German nationality) who wish to study at LMU will generally need to submit their application to the International Office. However, in certain cases they will need to apply to the Office of the University Registrar (Studentenkanzlei) or the Foundation for University Admission (Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung).
So, please first find out where you need to apply!
If you want to study a subject for which you have to go through an aptitude assessment, you will be required to apply additionally in time via the respective institute. You can find out the registration dates at the respective institute. Please check the list of subjects to see if you want to choose such a subject.
Preliminary examination documentation (VPD)
Would you like to apply for an undergraduate degree programme (Bachelor’s/State Examination)?
From the 2027 summer semester onwards, we will be working with uni-assist. You can register with uni-assist regarding the preliminary examination documentation (VPD).
Please apply for the VPD well in advance, as processing times at uni-assist may be lengthy (8 weeks). Once issued, the VPD is valid for one year.You can then use your VPD to apply directly to LMU for your chosen degree programme.
Applications to the International Office
If the International Office is responsible for processing your application, you have to apply for admission. To do so, complete the form and submit it before the stipulated deadline together with all the documents required.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: International Admissions opening hours
- Deadlines for submission
- 15 January for the summer semester
15 July for the winter semester
(Deadline – receipt by LMU) - Please note
- LMU is redesigning the application and enrolment process from the summer semester of 2027 onwards.
From December 2026, you will find further information on applying on this website. Until then, unfortunately, you cannot submit applications for the summer semester 2027. - Application form for winter semester 2026/27
- Only valid for doctoral/PhD studies for winter semester 2026/27:
Application for admission for international applicants (PDF, 622 KB) - Postal address
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
International Office — Zulassung
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
80539 München
Germany - International Admissions: Counseling
- Contact details for your point of contact for applications, admission, and registration
- Tips and notes on completing the application
- Checklist (PDF, 494 KB)
Application information sheet for non-EU/EEA citizens (PDF, 184 KB)
Application information sheet for EU/EEA citizens (PDF, 162 KB)
Information on certified copies and translations (PDF, 113 KB)
Important dates and addresses (PDF, 123 KB) - Change of subject
- More information for change of subject
- Frequently asked questions
- FAQs - General questions on studying at LMU
FAQs - Application status and registration - Guidelines for applications
- Master’s degree programs
Doctoral studies
Preparatory courses at the Studienkolleg
Medicine and Pharmacy
Application documents
Application form: Application for admission for international applicants (only valid for winter semester 2026/27) (PDF, 622 KB)
Applications for summer semester 2027 are available from Dezember 2026 through the new LMU application portal.
Please attach the following documents:
- University admission qualification (generally Abitur certificate or equivalent school leaving certificate; where applicable: school leaving certificate in combination with a university entrance examination certificate or a certificate from a one-year higher education course or university certificate). You can refer to the website Anabin or the DAAD database to find out whether your school leaving certificate qualifies you to embark on a degree program at a German university.
- in the original language — as an officially certified copy
- with an officially certified translation. Certificates in English, French, Italian, Catalan, Latin, Portuguese, Rumanian and Spanish do not have to be translated.
- Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist for all undergraduate degree programs (Bachelor/State examination)
- A recognition letter from the Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle für den Freistaat Bayern (ZAST) is required for holders of the International Baccalaureate IB (guide (PDF, 339 KB)) who have not yet received their final certificate,
- Applicants with school leaving certificates and/or university degrees from the PR China, India and Vietnam should submit the certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle bei der Deutschen Botschaft (APS).
- Evidence of proficiency in German, uncertified copy (exception: master’s degree programs, doctoral studies and double degree programs where the course language is English)
- Updated resume (please see sample (PDF, 135 KB))
Expert reports, letters of recommendation or internship certificates are not required when applying to the International Office.
If you want to study a subject for which you have to go through an aptitude assessment, pre-registration or study orientation process, you will be required to apply additionally in time via the respective institute. You can find out the registration dates at the respective institute. Please check the list of subjects to see if you want to choose such a subject.
- All university certificates and diplomas and all transcripts of records
- in the original language - as an officially certified copy. Applicants from the USA require transcripts in a sealed university envelope.
- with an officially certified translation. Certificates in English, French, Italian, Catalan, Latin, Portuguese, Rumanian and Spanish do not have to be translated.
- Where applicable, registration and confirmation of programs previously studied at any other German university
- If you are applying for a master’s degree program: Letter of acceptance for the master’s degree program from the coordinator of the degree program (can be handed in later during registration)
- If you are applying for doctoral studies: Letter of acceptance for doctoral studies from the respective doctoral committee and supervisory agreement signed by the prospective supervisor.
- Evidence of all courses completed to date (applications without such evidence will not be processed!)
- Where applicable, notice of transfer of credit from the respective examination board for an advanced semester
- Marriage certificate or
- official notice of change of name
In some cases, you will also need to submit an officially translation.
Ready to apply at LMU Munich? With the application checklist (PDF, 494 KB) you can make sure you have all the required documents.