LudwigMaximiliansUniversität

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) is a public research university based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1472 as the University of Ingolstadt, it moved to Munich in the early 19th century and was renamed in the 19th century to honor the Bavarian monarchs Ludwig I and Maximilian II. The institution is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities.

LMU comprises multiple faculties spanning the humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, law, economics, medicine, and the natural and life sciences. It operates the university hospital and a network of research institutes, and maintains extensive libraries. The university emphasizes research and teaching and participates in international collaborations and exchange programs.

LMU hosts a large student population and attracts scholars from around the world. It is regularly ranked among Germany’s top universities and is active in national and international research networks. Its alumni and faculty include numerous prominent scientists, scholars, and leaders in public life. The university’s campus life, research output, and public impact make it a central institution in Munich’s educational and cultural landscape.