University of Munich
Region: Western Europe
Country/Region: Germany
Found Year: 1472
Address: Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
Introduction

As one of Europe's leading research universities, LMU Munich is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching. Building on its 500-year-tradition of scholarship, LMU covers a broad spectrum of disciplines, ranging from the humanities and cultural studies through law, economics and social studies to medicine and the sciences. The know-how and creativity of LMU's academics form the foundation of the University's outstanding research record. This is also reflected in LMU‘s designation as a "university of excellence" in the context of the Excellence Initiative, a nationwide competition to promote top-level university research.

Academic Ranking of World Universities
43
Academic Ranking of World Universities
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one. ARWU presents the world's top 1000 research universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data.
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2022
59
2023
43
2024
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
All Subjects
Subject
Rank
Best Ranked Subjects
Subject Rank
Medical Technology
16
Communication
16
Public Administration
26
Physics
36
Human Biological Sciences
41
Biological Sciences
51-75
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
51-75
Economics
51-75
Key Statistics
36436
Total Enrollment
6525(17.9%)
International Students
22326
Undergraduate Enrollment
2908(13.0%)
International Students
14110
Graduate Enrollment
3617(25.6%)
International Students