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The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, also known as the LMU, the Universitat
M�nchen or the University of Munich, was founded in 1472 and is one of the oldest
universities in Germany.
With approximately 48,000 registered students at summer semester 2005 8000 of whom
are foreign students, it is one of the largest universities in Germany. There are 19 faculties
(Fakultaten), organized into 178 academic institutes and clinics. Approximately 51% of the
students are registered in the various arts faculties. Just over half of all the matriculated
students are women. About 800 full-time professors and 5,800 other academics teach and
do research at the LMU.
The University Library (Universitatsbibliothek M�nchen / UBM) and the affiliated libraries of
the individual institutes have holdings of more than two million books and volumes of
periodicals to support teaching and research.
Although the main university campus is located near the city center, there are institutes at
almost 100 different addresses, most of them within the city boundaries. Since the mid-
1970′s large new complexes for the Faculties of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Physics
have been erected on the outskirts of the city in Grosshadern, and to the north of Munich in
Oberschleissheim and Garching respectively.
Of all German universities, the LMU offers the widest range of subjects and subject
combinations. At present students can take 96 different subjects leading to the degrees
Magister Artium (M.A.), Diploma, or a State Examination. After completion of one of these
degrees, it is possible to pursue certain post-graduate courses of study or to study for a
Doctorate. Admission to some courses of study ("numerus clausus" courses) is restricted.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	FTE: 4,975
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	FTE: 713
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 40,465
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 5,490
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	€ EUR 150
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 4,575
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 1,625
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	€ EUR 150
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	€ EUR 150
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 45,040
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 7,115
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Total Outbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 565
Total number of students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Total Inbound Exchange Students	Headcount: 354
Total number of students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Student Fees	€ EUR 1,000
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees	€ EUR 1,000
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Class Size	40
The average size of class across all programs. The term �class� refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	22%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other.
Number of PhDs Awarded	1,110
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Research Productivity & Quality

Number of Papers	13,651
Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years
Number of Citations	96,132
Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

With degree programs available in 150 subjects in numerous combinations, the array of courses we have to offer is extremely wide. Some 47,000 students, 16 percent of whom come to us from abroad, are currently taking advantage of these opportunities. They view their studies as an investment in the future, a launching pad for their later careers. We put our faith in imagination, open minds and creative intelligence.
LMU Munich takes the education of young people very seriously. When we speak of academic diversity, we also mean a comprehensive education that encompasses social skills alongside a critical awareness of values and history. This includes the Munich legacy of the Weisse Rose, the student-based resistance group that opposed Nazism.

Range of Fees

Tuition fees were introduced in the summer term 2007. The amount equals 300 Euro per semester for all but PhD students. The fee will be raised on an amount of 500 Euro in the winter term 2007/08.