Incoming Students

International students of various nationalities study at the IfKW. You have the option of completing your entire degree program at the IfKW or spending one or two semesters in Munich as an exchange student. Important information about studying at LMU is available from the Student Office and the International Office.

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.

Proficiency in German and English is an absolute prerequisite for a successful application and a successful degree program.

To ensure that as many international full-time students as possible have a successful study visit, the Admissions Department of the International Office offers the following services:
Advice and support for international applicants before and during the application phase and when changing subjects

  • Transcript evaluation, admission, and enrollment
  • Information events: Welcome Day at the start of studies at LMU (in German and English) and Jour Fixe (semester-long support service)
  • Social counseling and scholarships
  • Help and mediation in dealing with authorities

Website: https://www.lmu.de/international/lmu-studium

Contact:
Admissions Office for International Students
Ludwigstr. 27, ground floor
Rooms G020 and G024 (counseling and admissions)
Tel.: +49 89 2180 - 3156 and - 3743
zulassung.international@lmu.de

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) are informed and advised by our international officers on the following points:

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