Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Location:
Munich,
Germany
Language of instruction:
English, German
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (LMU Winter semester): October to February
- UBC Term 2 (LMU Summer semester): April to July
*Students attending LMU semester 1 will not be able to return to UBC for term 2
- Summer School: July and August
- Note: The months of March, April, August, and September are officially free of lectures, however, students may have examinations, additional courses, or papers to concern themselves with during these months
- Students should ask their departmental coordinators about the examination schedule
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Exchange students must choose at least 60% of their courses from one department only - the other 40% of course modules can be taken in no more than two other departments
- Most universities in Germany provide a “Schein," which you will receive for each course completed - be sure to keep it for your records and provide a copy to Go Global upon return from exchange
- Students are not recommended to study Geography or Geosciences without extensive German language ability
- Students can complete German Language studies through Deutschkeurse in the evening and earn credit for doing so
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- There are courses taught in English at the Master's level - students must be in their 4th year of their Bachelor degree while on exchange in order to access them
- It is possible to take a mix of courses taught in German and English
- Most faculties/departments now require students to have at least B1 level in German if you wish to take courses taught in German (self-assess with: European Language Portfolio Global Scale)
- Some faculties/departments have higher requirements (see: here)
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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