Entities

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Nickname
LMU Munich
Acronym
LMU
Entity Type
Location
Founding Date
1472

The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions. Its excellence in teaching and research embraces a wide diversity of fields—from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics, and social sciences to medicine and natural sciences. The University is divided into 18 faculties and enjoys one of Germany’s finest library systems.

  • LMU is home to students from all parts of Germany and countries around the globe. 
  • It is particularly noted for providing excellent conditions for innovative basic research.