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Indian students at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich

TUM's academic sibling — excellent for physics, economics, CS and law in Munich

Updated 13 August 2026

Location
Munich
Type
Excellence University Top 50 global
Monthly rent
€1,400–2,000
APS Required
Yes

🎓 About Ludwig Maximilian University Munich for Indian students

TUM's academic sibling — excellent for physics, economics, CS and law in Munich. The university has an active Indian student community accessible via our WhatsApp group.

📋 Application checklist

Get APS certificate — start 5+ months before deadline
Prepare degree certificate + certified German translation
Apply via uni-assist or direct university portal
Open blocked account (e.g. Fintiba, Expatrio or Coracle)
Apply for student visa at German embassy — 6–8 weeks before
Book temporary accommodation for first 2 weeks
Do Anmeldung within 14 days of arrival
Register with TK or AOK student health insurance (about €145/mo)
Collect Steuer-ID when it arrives (2–4 weeks after Anmeldung)
Immatrikulieren (enrol) at university with all documents

💶 Monthly budget in Munich

Rent (room or small flat)€1,400–2,000/mo est.
Groceries€150–250
Health insurance€140–150 (student rate)
Transport (semester ticket incl.)€0–80
Eating out / personal€150–250
Total estimate€1,850–2,750/mo

🔧 Student tools

🏦 Blocked Account 📋 APS Guide 📊 Budget Planner 📈 Grade Converter

💬 Connect

Find Indian students at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich.

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ℹ️ Verify with official sources. Admission requirements change each semester — always check the university international office website before applying.

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