• programme offered jointly by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and Technical University Munich (two of Germany's elite universities)
• international programme, language of instruction is English
• programme duration: 4 semesters, 120 credit points (ECTS)
• modular organisation of courses
• enrolment only in winter term
• specialisation possible in either Geodynamics, Seismology or Paleo- and Geomagnetism
• final degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Please see also our flyer.

Application Periods

The application windows and deadlines for winter term 2017/2018 are as follows:

A 'Bildungsinländer' in the context of application to our programme is a person having obtained a bachelor's degree from a German university. If your bachelor's degree is not from a German university, you are not counting as 'Bildungsinländer'. A master's degree from a German university does also not make you a 'Bildungsinländer' for our purposes.

As a 'Bildungsinländer' please consider the possible necessity of obtaining a VISA when timing your application.

Detailed information can be found following the links below:

• Programme Description
• WS 2017/2018: Application, Admission and Registration (non-German citizens, EU and non-EU)
• WS 2017/2018: Application, Admission and Registration (German citizens & 'Bildungsinländer')
• Tuition Fees, Costs of Living & Scholarships
  
• International Student Guide by LMU
• Information by LMU concerning Housing in Munich
• Official Documents (includes a description of courses)
• Board of Examiners / Prüfungsausschuß

Students already enrolled in our programme can find additional information in our internal Wiki.

Where to direct your questions?

• Please direct questions concerning technical aspects of application, registration or programme regulations to

• If you have questions concerning contents of the programme, such as e.g. courses, specialisations, ... contact our student advisor Prof. Dr. Heiner Igel