Studying in Munich
Information and support for newcomer's to Munich - before and after staring your studies at LMU Munich
From Accomodation to Visa: Information on Practical Issues
© Jan Greune / LMU
For students coming newly to Munich, there is a lot of questions to solve before departing for Munich as well as after arrival. The International Office at LMU has assembled a lot of information and support services, specifically for international students.
Important information and services are also provided to all students by the StuWerk (Studierendenwerk), the Union of students in Munich and Upper Bavaria. For example, the StuWerk runs student accomodation and the university gastronomy.
Funding and Scholarships
As Munich is one of the most expensive places in Germany as concerns general living costs, finding sources to fund your studies is of prime importance. However, different than in many other countries you will not have to pay any tuition fees.
With regard to funding, the International Office has prepared information on opportunities and scholarships as well. In addition to that, we also have assembled some opportunities for German as well as international student.
Grants, scholarships, student jobs and so far - there are many possibilities how to fund your studies. Here you will find information and advice by several institutions at LMU.
One of the most important funding agencies for international students is the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD). One of its funding schemes provides students with a grant of up to two years for completing a Master's degree program in Germany.
More details on DAAD Study Scholarships
Apart from that, the DAAD has various funding schemes for international students (e.g. from specific countries or regions or in specific fields) and also hosts a database of scholarships, including scholarships by other institutions. This is one of the first addresses to check out, if you are looking for opportunities to fund your studies in Germany.
Also for German students, LMU offers a wide range of information and support regarding funding opportunities and scholarships.
For especially talented students, in many cases both, German and intenational, there is a number of foundations that offer attractive scholarships and grants. Some of these are ideologically neutral, others are supported by institutions as political parties, churches or workers' unions. Therefore, they not only address talented students, but also students with social commitment. You might find a suitable foundation via their central information portal.
StipendiumPlus - website of network of foundations supporting talented students
Student Life at LMU and in Munich
© Peter Martner / LMU
Student life takes place on the campus, but of course also beyond it. LMU provides you with some information and suggestions that you should check out.
LMU's suggestions for student life
The city of Munich also has much to offer and informs on its official information portal not only on municipal services, but also on cultural events, attractions and many other facets of life in Munich.
Language Recommendations
While you do not necessarily need to speak and understand German to complete your studies in Digital Cultural Heritage, learning some basic German is strongly recommended. Munich has a diverse and multi-national population and you might get along with English not only at university, but also at many other places. However, living in Germany you will have to deal with administrative and everyday life matters, which you can handle best if you have some German proficiency. Moreover, taking German classes is an opportunity to get to know other international students outside your field. You can find some special and comparatively cheap opportunities to start learning German or improve German skills following the links below.