Tuition, Fees, Housing, and Cost of Living

Tuition and Fees

There is no tuition charged.

The following fee will still be charged each semester:

• Basic Fee: 87 EUR. No waiver possible. Failure to pay on time results in exmatriculation of the student.

Housing and cost of living

Dorm spaces are limited, and most students in Munich live in private accommodation. Information about application for dorms, and where to find sources of private housing, can be found at the students union (Studentenwerk).

Be aware that September is a bad month to look for housing, due to both the large number of new student arrivals, and the overlap with the Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest also drives up prices of temporary lodging to unreasonable levels, and reduces the number of available rooms of any kind to almost zero for several weeks. Students are strongly advised to either arrange for long-term accommodation well before coming to Munich, or at least reserve temporary accommodation (e.g. youth hostel) several months in advance. Student housing is managed exclusivley by the students union. LMU does not provide any kind of accommodations for students.

For more details about cost of living, and what monthly budget you should have, please consult the International Student Guide of LMU.

Scholarships

Geology and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences do not offer scholarships or other financial aid. There might be the possibility to work as a student worker (HiWi) with us, but this depends on job openings being available. Because often such jobs are teaching assistantships in undergraduate courses, which are taught in German and which at times involve field trips, being fluent in German and being able to drive vans increase your chances of getting a job. 

If you are an international student from the University of Utah (USA), University of Arizona (USA), or University of Alberta (CAN), coming as part of the official exchange program between your university and LMU, please inquire with us about the possibility of working as a student assistant during your semester here. Such inquiries should be sent directly to Prof. Dr. Anke Friedrich at Ls-Geologie@geo.uni-muenchen.de.

For more information on scholarships for international students please see the webpages of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The DAAD database contains a listing of both DAAD scholarships, and some scholarships sponsored by other organizations. The best time to inform yourself about scholarships is well before you even apply for admission to the Master program, because you may be required to apply before entering Germany, or up to a year before actually beginning your studies. Foreign students who have been residing in Germany for more than about 15 months at the time of application are usually not eligible for DAAD scholarships.

Other scholarship opportunities can be found by consulting the International Student Guide of LMU.