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Gruppenraum

Like many large European cities, Munich is multi-national. There are many students from other countries who are seeking to learn the native language, so it is a good way to meet fellow students. Not only will learning German allow you to interact with German speakers, but you can be more independent and better understand the German culture.


German Language Courses

For students:

Internationaler Universitätsclub München (IUCM)

  • Course fee is €140, which is generally reimbursed upon successful completion of the course.
  • Takes place directly at the Biocenter, two times a week usually in the early evening. Please mention on the on-line course registration that you would like to take the course in the Biocenter.
  • Interdisciplinary credits can be earned.

Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V. (German Language Courses at the University of Munich)

  • In close cooperation with the Munich universities and on behalf of the LMU Munich courses are offered regularly to help international students learn German
  • Public-benefit organization

For the general public:

Goethe Institute

  • Fees are considerably higher; courses are compact and demanding, but effective.
  • Courses and certificates are available for job applications.

English Language Courses 

Sprachen Zentrum Munich

  • Offered by the LMU
  • Placement test required
  • Free of cost
  • Interdisciplinary credits can be earned
  • Focuses on academic English