Being an International Student at the IfKW

We would be delighted to welcome you as a student at IfKW! We host international students from many countries—whether for their entire degree program or for one or two semesters as incoming students. You can find all the information you need here.

What study options are available at the IfKW?

There are two ways for international students to study at IfKW: as full-time students or as incoming guest students for one or two semesters.

Option 1: Full degree program at IfKW (degree students)

For international students who wish to complete a full degree program at LMU (degree students), the International Office is the first point of contact for applications, admission, and enrollment. To ensure that the study visit is as successful as possible for as many international full-time students as possible, the Admissions Department of the International Office offers the following services:

Advice and support before and during the application phase and when changing subjects
Transcript evaluation, admission, and enrollment
Welcome Day at the start of studies at LMU (in German and English)
Social counseling and scholarships

Option 2: Study abroad at the IfKW (incoming students)

Students of communication science and media research who come from abroad to study at LMU for a semester or a year (or wish to do so) will be informed and advised by our international coordinator:

All questions regarding a study visit to the IfKW
Compiling a course schedule in the Department of Media and Communication
Creating a learning agreement
Registering for courses and exams at the IfKW
Creating a transcript of records

Further information can be found on this website.

Information for Incoming Students

Are you thinking about studying at IfKW? Or perhaps you have already been accepted for a semester abroad at IfKW (if so: congratulations!). Below you will find helpful information.