As an EU citizen, you pay zero tuition at LMU, exactly like a German student. The only mandatory university fee is the Semesterbeitrag (the Studierendenwerk fee), of roughly 97 euros per semester, that is under 200 euros per year. When applying, an application review fee may apply through uni-assist (roughly 75 euros for the first request). The real expense is the cost of living in Munich, roughly 950 to 1,500 euros per month, higher than in other German cities.

For most programmes, yes. Most bachelor's programmes at LMU are taught in German, so you need a high level, usually C1, proven through TestDaF level 4 (TDN 4) in all sections, DSH-2 or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule. English-taught programmes exist, but are concentrated mainly at master's level. Recommendation for Romanians: if you are aiming for a bachelor's at LMU, start your German preparation from the 11th grade so you reach C1 by the time you apply.

For many programmes, the application is submitted through uni-assist, the national service that verifies international diplomas. The main steps: 1) Choose your programme and check the requirements on lmu.de. 2) Prepare your application (translated and certified Baccalaureate diploma, transcript, language certificate). 3) Submit through uni-assist or, in some cases, directly to the LMU International Office. 4) Meet LMU's deadlines: usually 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer one. As an EU citizen, the Romanian Baccalaureate is recognised as equivalent to the Abitur.

Yes. As an EU citizen, the Romanian Baccalaureate is recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur and gives you the right to study at LMU. The diploma is verified through uni-assist or the International Office. For programmes with Numerus Clausus (restricted admission, such as Medicine, Psychology or Law), your Baccalaureate grade counts directly, so the higher your grade, the better your chances. For programmes with open admission, recognition of the diploma plus proof of language are sufficient.

The Semesterbeitrag is the mandatory semester fee that every student at LMU pays, regardless of citizenship. At LMU, this fee is currently the Grundbeitrag of roughly 97 euros per semester, paid to Studierendenwerk Munchen. It covers student services such as the canteens (Mensa), counselling, housing support and administration. As of winter 2023/24, the separate fee for the transport ticket (Semesterticket) was suspended. It is not tuition: as an EU citizen, tuition remains zero.

LMU is renowned for: sciences (LMU physics is recognised worldwide, alongside chemistry, biology and mathematics), medicine (with the Grosshadern and Innenstadt university clinics), law, economics, psychology and humanities (philosophy, history, philology, theology). The university is associated with over 40 Nobel laureates throughout its history, among them Wilhelm Rontgen and Werner Heisenberg. The Medicine, Psychology and Law programmes have restricted admission (Numerus Clausus), so they are the most competitive.

No. As a Romanian citizen (EU), you do not need a study visa for Germany and you have the right of residence and to work. After arriving in Munich, you only need to register at the city hall (Anmeldung at the Burgerburo) for your residence address, in the first days after moving. You will need health insurance (the European health card or German insurance) and a German bank account for rent and fees. As an EU citizen you can freely work part-time, with no visa restrictions.

Yes, as an EU citizen! Unlike the UK or the US where you need a work visa, as a Romanian citizen (EU) you automatically have the right to work in Germany without a visa. Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and Munich is one of the strongest economic hubs in Europe, home to companies such as BMW, Siemens, Allianz, Munich Re and a strong technology and research ecosystem. An LMU degree is highly respected in the job market. With a degree earned in the EU, you can then work anywhere in the European Union without a visa.