About LMU Munich
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.
Key facts
Students
52,451 students were enrolled at LMU in the winter semester 2020/21.
Professors
780 professors performed research and taught at LMU and its Hospital in the year 2020.
Sponsored research funds
308 million euros is the total amount of sponsored research funds (including University of Excellence) acquired by LMU and its Hospital to support research and teaching in 2020.
The life and times of the University
Founded in 1472, LMU developed over the epochs to one of the best universities in Europe. Today, LMU enjoys an outstanding reputation.
LMU and the world
LMU cooperates with 600 partners on all five continents. And LMU is also cosmopolitan at home: people from more than 130 countries study, teach and research together on campus.
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