University of Munich: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #70 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #11 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 369 | In Germany |
| #1 of 45 | In Bavaria |
| #1 of 10 | In Munich |
| #4 of 2,294 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top100 | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Enrollment
- 52,418
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.lmu.de
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 52,418 |
We've calculated the 55% acceptance rate for University of Munich based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Munich is a world-class research university with 168,344 scientific papers published and 4,824,598 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Pathology.
University of Munich majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1202 | 10746 |
| 1992 | 1151 | 12219 |
| 1993 | 1246 | 12916 |
| 1994 | 1438 | 14068 |
| 1995 | 1405 | 16003 |
| 1996 | 1744 | 17897 |
| 1997 | 1912 | 19371 |
| 1998 | 2024 | 22342 |
| 1999 | 2239 | 26040 |
| 2000 | 2489 | 30459 |
| 2001 | 2455 | 35335 |
| 2002 | 2632 | 41270 |
| 2003 | 2853 | 49586 |
| 2004 | 3290 | 56760 |
| 2005 | 3415 | 66855 |
| 2006 | 3641 | 77081 |
| 2007 | 4288 | 88672 |
| 2008 | 4454 | 100909 |
| 2009 | 4813 | 118868 |
| 2010 | 5163 | 133825 |
| 2011 | 5481 | 151191 |
| 2012 | 5466 | 166831 |
| 2013 | 5942 | 185450 |
| 2014 | 6283 | 202221 |
| 2015 | 6359 | 217324 |
| 2016 | 6920 | 230726 |
| 2017 | 7151 | 245774 |
| 2018 | 8255 | 273800 |
| 2019 | 8868 | 309347 |
| 2020 | 9775 | 376442 |
| 2021 | 10464 | 435999 |
| 2022 | 10005 | 444774 |
| 2023 | 10369 | 449726 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Munich gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €130 |
| Master's Degree | €130 |
| Doctoral Degree | €130 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Munich.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Munich alumni
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Occupations
- directorfilm produceractorfilm directorsoldier
- Biography
-
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder known for his roles in high-profile action movies. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and 2007.
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Benedict XVI
- Occupations
- archbishoppopeLatin Catholic priestCatholic deacontheologian
- Biography
-
Pope Benedict XVI was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election as pope occurred in the 2005 papal conclave that followed the death of Pope John Paul II. Benedict chose to be known as "Pope emeritus" upon his resignation, and he retained this title until his death in 2022.
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Max Weber
- Occupations
- economistsociologistjuristmusicologistphilosopher
- Biography
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Maximilian Karl Emil Weber was a German sociologist, historian, jurist and political economist, who is regarded as among the most important theorists of the development of modern Western society. He was one of the central figures in the development of sociology and the social sciences, and his ideas profoundly influence social theory and research.
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Werner Heisenberg
- Enrolled in the University of Munich
- Studied in 1920-1923
- Occupations
- theoretical physicist
- Biography
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Werner Karl Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist and one of the main pioneers of the theory of quantum mechanics. He published his work in 1925 in a major breakthrough paper. In the subsequent series of papers with Max Born and Pascual Jordan, during the same year, his matrix formulation of quantum mechanics was substantially elaborated. He is known for the uncertainty principle, which he published in 1927. Heisenberg was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics "for the creation of quantum mechanics".
General information
| Alternative names | LMU Universität München |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1472 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Munich Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,488,000 |
| Phone | +49 (89) 21800 |
| Fax | +49 (89) 2180 3656 |