Information for Students
Here you will find all the information you need about the program—the current course offerings, contact information, details about scholarships and the Erasmus program, and information for graduates.
Academic Advising
Erasmus Program
The Institute of Mathematics has established exchange programs with numerous European universities and offers its students the opportunity to apply for a study abroad program lasting up to one year.
The most important information is summarized below; details and forms can be found on the International Affairs Office’s website.
- Applicants are selected and nominated by the program coordinators at the Institute of Mathematics; however, the decision on admission is always made by the host university. The most important criterion is the applicant’s academic record to date.
- Complete application materials must be submitted online by January 15 for the academic year beginning the following September. Detailed information on the application process and the required documents can be found here.
- For study abroad programs in the United Kingdom or Switzerland, please refer to the specific guidelines provided by the Office of International Affairs.
- Courses taken at the host university will be recognized if they are listed in the Learning Agreement before the start of the study abroad period and approved by the chair of the examination board responsible for your degree program. Students must forward the approval to the relevant program coordinator, who will then sign the Learning Agreement. Subsequent changes are possible but must always be coordinated with the chair of the examination committee and the relevant program coordinator.
- Students pursuing a teaching degree with mathematics as their teaching subject (for high school, elementary school, middle school, or secondary school) may apply for the programs listed below. Studying only the subject of mathematics education (for elementary or middle school) does not qualify students to apply.
- Student testimonials are linked via the MoveOn database. To access them, first select a specific exchange program or host university, click on “Details,” and then on “Testimonials.”
- If you have any questions, please contact us at the following address: erasmus@math.lmu.de.
List of Partner Universities
Financing Your Education
Scholarship providers typically offer their scholarship recipients financial support (the amount of which depends in part on the family’s financial situation) and, in many cases, non-financial support (such as summer academies, scholarship recipient gatherings, and the like).
For some scholarships, the application process begins with a nomination by a professor, a college instructor, the registrar’s office, or—in the case of high school graduates—a teacher. For almost all scholarships, students may also apply on their own at an appropriate point during their studies.
This is followed by a selection process that generally takes into account not only academic performance but also extracurricular involvement and, in some cases, social factors. In addition to written application materials, personal interviews often play a role in this process. In some cases, letters of recommendation from faculty members are also required—in this case, reach out to those in whose courses you have achieved above-average grades; as a rule, they will be happy to assist you. A successful scholarship application certainly also requires a bit of luck.
Don't underestimate your achievements, your qualifications, and your chances of receiving a scholarship! Many scholarships are less “elite” than they seem at first glance. Be sure to find out well in advance about the available funding opportunities, the application process, and the deadlines you need to meet.
- Deutschlandstipendium
The Deutschlandstipendium offers, among other things, financial support in the amount of 300 euros per month (application period: March/April). - Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
The German National Academic Foundation supports its scholarship recipients both financially and through non-financial assistance. Financial support includes, among other things, a monthly book allowance and an income-based grant. This is supplemented by a wide range of non-financial opportunities, such as summer academies.
At the Institute of Mathematics, particularly high-achieving students are nominated for the Studienstiftung by professors, lecturers, and the Registrar’s Office. In addition, students in their first or second semester may apply on their own (during the winter semester). - Max-Weber-Program
The Max Weber Program of the Bavarian Elite Network (Bavarian State Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts) offers financial support per semester, additional funding opportunities for study abroad, and comprehensive non-financial support, such as through summer academies. Nominations for admission may be submitted by the Registrar’s Office as well as by professors and faculty members, and self-nominations are also accepted. - Other scholarship organizations
In addition to the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, which is politically, religiously, and ideologically independent, there are 11 other scholarship organizations that are also primarily funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. They offer their scholarship recipients the same financial support as the Studienstiftung, as well as various non-financial programs. - Politically Affiliated Organizations supporting gifted students:
- Religious Organizations supporting gifted students:
- Foundations affiliated with labor unions or the business community:
Many of these organizations for the promotion of gifted students allow students to apply on their own as early as the first semester. As a rule, admission is no longer possible toward the end of one’s studies. In addition to academic performance, extracurricular involvement also plays a major role. While religious scholarship organizations generally require membership in the respective religion or denomination, political scholarship organizations do not require involvement in the respective political party.
- BAföG is a government grant that only needs to be partially repaid after graduation. It depends largely on the parents’ financial situation. You shouldn’t underestimate your chances of receiving BAföG, since there are also exemptions for siblings, for example.
- You can obtain student loans from various banks, but especially from the state-owned KfW. In addition to the standard KfW student loan, there are more affordable BAföG bank loans available to BAföG recipients after the standard period of study has ended, as well as the Bavarian Tuition Fee Loan to help cover tuition costs.
- Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
In addition to its own scholarships to fund semesters abroad, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) also offers a scholarship database containing information from other scholarship providers as well as details about the BAföG program for studying abroad. - Erasmus-Program
The European Union's Erasmus Program offers tuition waivers at partner universities of the Institute of Mathematics and a monthly stipend. - Many scholarship providers (e.g., the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and most of the other scholarship organizations listed above) offer their scholarship recipients additional financial support for semesters abroad.
- The BAföG funding for study abroad not only supports students who also receive BAföG while studying in Germany, but- due to the higher funding rates - also many others.
- In addition to study abroad programs, the LMU PROSA Study Abroad Scholarship Program also supports specialized and language courses as well as internships abroad.
Even while pursuing a doctoral degree (and beyond), it is possible to work with the support of scholarships. For details on funding a doctoral program, please contact your (prospective) advisor.
Student Council
The students of the faculty (student council) elect their representatives in the annual university elections. Pursuant to Article 52 of the Bavarian Higher Education Act (BayHschG), this student council is responsible for addressing faculty-related student matters within the scope of the following duties:
- Representing the academic, economic, and social interests of the university's students,
- interfaculty issues arising from the participation of student representatives in university governing bodies,
- the promotion of students' intellectual, artistic, and athletic interests,
- maintaining relationships with German and international students.
The student council of the School of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics operates a web server in collaboration with other student councils, under its own sole responsibility.
Graduation Ceremony
Future graduates are also welcome to attend the Mathematics Institute's graduation ceremony!