The Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (LMU) is an internationally renowned university with a long history that excels in research and scholarship. Located in the heart of Munich, LMU is an institution that offers special career opportunities and combines outstanding research programs with demanding courses. With approximately 48,000 students, the Ludwig Maximilian University is the second largest university in Germany. It is a member of the League of European Research Universities - a partnership between 12 of Europe's top research universities.
LMU Munich´s special profile includes professional training of doctors, lawyers and economists; it is a center for experts in humanities, social sciences and cultural studies, and the Bavarian center of scientific and biomedical research on the HighTechCampus LMU in Martinsried-Großhadern.