Universities in Munich
Introduction: which universities to choose from
Are you a third-country national coming to study in Munich? Get a list of available universities, university rankings, and more valuable information on this page.
“Make it in Munich” offers insights into why Munich’s universities hold such a distinguished reputation. Find out how to navigate your academic journey.
More about first steps in Munich
Permits, bank accounts, documents: First steps in Munich, Germany for third-country nationals can be demanding. “Make it in Munich“ helps with transitioning. Find out more here!
Munich - a knowledge home base
Munich is a true hub for education and innovation. It has the second-highest number of universities in Germany – with over 134,000 students at 22 universities, universities of applied sciences, and academies. This includes world-famous institutions like Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), both ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. Munich also offers specialized institutions, like the University of Television and Film (HFF), which is well-respected internationally.
“Clusters of excellence“: top research in Munich universities
Munich’s universities are known for their outstanding research across many different subjects. They even have four special research groups called “clusters of excellence” that are funded by the German government. These groups involve researchers from LMU, TUM, and other research centers working together on important projects.
A wealth of education: all universities in Munich
Here you can find a list of all the universities in Munich:
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Hochschule München – University of Applied Sciences
- Munich School of Philosophy
- University of Music and Theatre Munich (HMTM)
- University of Television and Film (HFF)
- FOM University of Applied Sciences
- University of Applied Management (UAM) (Ismaning) (page in German)
- Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
- Munich Business School
- SDI München
- IB Hochschule für Gesundheit und Soziales, Campus München
- Technical University of Munich
- Universität der Bundeswehr München
- Munich School of Politics and Public Policy
- Academy of Fine Arts in Munich (AdBK)
- KSH München University of Applied Sciences
- IU International University of Applied Sciences, Campus Munich
- DHGS University of Applied Sciences for Health and Sport (Ismaning) (page in German)
- International School of Management, Campus Munich
- HDBW University of Applied Sciences
- Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences, Campus Munich
- Hochschule Fresenius München
Our tip:
Do you need help choosing your course? The Higher Education Compass is an information portal of the German Rectors’ Conference (“Hochschulrektorenkonferenz” – HRK). It publishes information from state-run and state-recognized German universities about their degree programs, subject areas, doctoral studies, international partnerships, and more.
High rankings for TUM and LMU
Consistently ranking high for preparing graduates for careers, TUM and LMU offer exceptional education. Invest in your future – and gain the skills you need to succeed in your chosen field! LMU and TUM also achieved high positions in the “QS World University Ranking 2024” and in “The Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024”
