Which university is better among LMU and TU Berlin?
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In the current QS rankings for 2025, LMU ranks better than TU Berlin. LMU ranks at #59, whereas, TU Berlin ranks at #147 position. LMU has an acceptance rate of around 10% - 12.5%, whereas, TU Berlin acceptance rate is around 25%. Considering the acceptance rate, it can be said that LMU Munich is more selective. According to THE Graduate Employability rankings, LMU is one of the top universities in Germany ranked by employers in 2025. LMU ranks at #3 in German Employability Rank 2025 and Global Employability Rankings, the university ranks at #56 in 2025.
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LMU Munich admits international students in two intakes: Summer and winter. For most undergraduate and postgraduate programs, students can apply between April and mid-July for the winter semester, and between November and January for the summer semester. The exact deadline depends on the programs and departments and may vary. Students can check the intakes and estimated deadlines below:
Program | Summer | Winter |
|---|---|---|
UG/PG | Nov-mid Jan | Apr-mid Jul |
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich offers a wide range of programs for Indian students. Some of the most chosen top-ranked programs are Master's in Data Science, Physics, Neurosciences, Linguistics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Quantitative Economics, Management and Digital Technologies, and more. The reasons for their popularity include strong research exposure, reputation, global career opportunities, and industry links. In addition, undergraduate programs like Science and Humanities are also popular.
Admission to LMU Munich at the undergraduate level does not depend on the Class 12 scores. However, students must aim high at least 70% or above to improve their chances for Studienkolleg admission. Completing higher secondary through popular boards like CBSE, ISC, or State Boards is not enough; students must attend one year of a bachelor's programme in India or attend a Studienkolleg in Germany. The final admission depends on the results of the foundation course.
International students can get admission to LMU Munich only if the programme is available in the German language. In that case, students must meet German language proficiency levels. However, for most English-taught programs, LMU Munich demands English language proficiency, where students must submit an IELTS, TOEFL, or other alternative score. The minimum IELTS score students must aim is 6.5 or higher, and a TOEFL score between 80 and 90.
As per the Shiksha Rating, LMU Munich rating is 4.4 overall. A few of the Indian student reviews are:
- The university is great with good faculty with easy and affordable transportation
- It has a good library and open-minded and helpful professors are there
- No tuition fees is there, except some of the semester fees and other additional fees
- The faculty at LMU is best
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