LMU Munich’s long-term goal is to become one of the world’s most renowned universities in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. To this end, it aims to attract outstanding researchers from all disciplines, promote innovative research ideas, and further develop its governance concept and its strategies for equality and inclusion, internationalization, and digitalization.
A key feature of the LMU system is that it is one of the most successful universities in the German Excellence Awards, which aim to promote university research, and that it is committed to the highest standards in research and teaching.
The university is convinced that its researchers rise to this challenge every day and regularly rewards their commitment with prestigious awards commensurate with their research. The university offers its graduates the opportunity to pursue further education within a structured doctoral program, to conduct research in research training groups funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), to focus on specific topics, and to combine education and research. Furthermore, the research priorities and programs funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) aim to strengthen networking among researchers nationwide..
LMU awards scholarships to young researchers to enable them to conduct research projects at leading institutions abroad. The aim of this program is to broaden their academic horizons and develop international networks.
As part of the university’s efforts to promote women in all fields of research, the Princess Teresa Prize was established by a foundation named after her to honor the achievements of outstanding female researchers at LMU Munich and to highlight their careers. The prize is awarded annually. The selection criteria stipulate that the recipient should demonstrate outstanding research achievements and inspire young women pursuing academic careers.
As part of the further development of its research profile, LMU now describes its overall profile based on six areas of overarching scientific questions and research topics:
The Office for Equality and Inclusion supports a wide range of activities that promote diversity as a central interface. Its work focuses on gender equality, family issues, and other diversity aspects such as physical and mental health, as well as social and cultural background.
The International Office offers a wide range of services to students, faculties, researchers, and partner universities, whether you are an international student seeking support in Munich or need information and advice on studying abroad.
Regardless of whether you are from Germany or abroad, LMU’s English-taught master’s programs combine sophisticated research with professional qualifications, opening up a wide range of international career opportunities. Of course, the prerequisite is that you can prove your English language skills:
In addition, the university offers the following degree programs as part of the funding program: Elite Network Bavaria:
We note the extent of cultural and scientific diversity in the academic programs of this prestigious university, its commitment to providing useful academic content, and its insistence and emphasis on cultural diversity and acceptance of others, regardless of background or ethnicity.