Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Contact Information
Email: eugloh@lmu.de
Address: EUGLOH 2.0 Office, Ludwigstraße 27, 80539 München,
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
University website: Munich
Introduction
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472, It has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.The historic Main Building, an urban landmark since 1840, now predominantly houses the humanities, economics, and social science departments, such as the Faculties of Catholic and Protestant Theology, Law, and Economics or the Munich School of Management. The best known of the lecture halls are the Great Aula where the Bavarian State Parliament was reconvened in 1946, and the Audimax, which seats 800.
Situated at the heart of the city, this campus is surrounded by various options for dining, shopping, accommodation as well as access to public transport.
History
Founded in 1472, LMU developed over the epochs to one of the best universities in Europe. LMU enjoys an outstanding reputation today. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.
Highlights
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.
For an overview of the LMU structure, please refer to this page.
Find out more about LMU, its history, networks, key facts and people here.
Services and Facilities
Transport
LMU’s main campus, located right in the heart of Munich, is an integral part of the lively city and is easily accessible by public transport — or by bicycle. Find out more here.
Find a map of the public transport network including S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Tram, Bus, and Regional Trains in Munich and surroundings here.
For more detailed displays, please refer to the respective maps.
All information may be subject to change due to construction work or other factors impacting the public transport network. Please refer to the website of MVV, MVG or Deutsche Bahn respectively.
Arriving by plane
The Munich International Airport (MUC) is connected to the city center by the train line S1 and S8. Depending on the subway line you want to switch to, the connection may differ:
For U1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8: Exit train at Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).
For U3 and U6: Exit train at Marienplatz.
Arriving by train
Most trains arrive at Munich Central Station (München Hauptbahnhof) since it is a terminus station. From there, almost all train and subway lines as well as several bus and tram lines can be reached. Occasionally, trains end at Pasing Bahnhof which is connected to the city center by all S-Bahn lines.
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz Campus (Subway Station Universität, U3/U6; Bus Lines 153, 154, 68, N40, N41, N45)
The Campuses at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München:
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies
Faculty for the Study of Culture
Faculty of Business Administration - Munich School of Management
Faculty of History and the Arts
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Faculty of Languages and Literatures
Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics
Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Libraries
- The University‘s library is situated next to the Main Building. Its collection comprises 5 million volumes that are stored in the Central Repository and 15 other depots. This also includes the state-of-the-art Philologicum, which opened in 2019: As LMU‘s largest specialist library, it houses the holdings of the departments of Classical Philology, German, Romance and Slavic Studies as well as the philology-related holdings of the Central Textbook Collection.
Accomodation
More information on accomodation can be found here
Culture, Arts, Sciences, and Society
There is a wide range of activities to do in Munich including learning more about Bavarian culture. Find out more here
Eating out and eating in information available here
Leisure activities can be found here
Sports
There is a long list of sports classes available at LMU.
Student Life and Associations
There are a variety of organisations available to student at LMU. More information can be found here . A general guide on student life can be found here
Health and Well-being
LMU's in-house medical services offer the responsability of health services to employees and students. Find out more here. There is also a general guide for Health and Safety on the LMU Munich website. Counselling services can be found here.
Disability Support:
Here, you can find information about barrier-free access routes, rooms and workspaces at LMU. You can also discover facilities such as the quiet and service rooms (Ruhe- und Serviceraum).
Catering
More information on eating out and eating in here
Cost of Living in Germany
The cost of living in Munich can vary especially due to housing. More information on living costs can be found here. A valid student card can assist in receiving discounts and reductions for public transportation and cultural events.
