Q&A - General questions applying to all study programs

Q: How do I find my course websites and online material?

A: The course web sites can be found through the following resources:

  • Central course register LSF, see the link
  • All courses provided by the Mathematical Institute, see the link
  • All courses provided by the Financial Mathematics Workgroup, see the link

Most courses descriptions link from the above resources to the following services that host the course material:

See the following document for detailed intructions on how to naviagte these sites: (PDF, 18,915 KB)

If you are an international student and have not obtained a campus account yet, please read the instructions, e.g., in the section Before your stay at the host university.

Q: How can I get my courses recognized for credit?

A: Many standard choices of courses shown in the sample curricula are automatically recognized in the respective modules and will appear on your electronic transcripts after submission and processing of the respective grades by the PANI. For others it is necessary to formally submit an application for recognition
(“Antrag auf Anerkennung von Prüfungs- und Studienleistungen”) at PANI. The respective form can be found on their website. If you have questions about the recognition of courses, please contact the student advisory using the following contact form:

Q: Where can I find the application requirements for my study program?

For specific application requirements, please refer to the overview page of your chosen study program where detailed information is provided.

Q: What are the enrollment requirements for international students?

A detailed overview of the general requirements for international students is available on the LMU Munich International Office website.

Q: What are the VISA and residence permit requirements for international students at LMU Munich?

A general overview of VISA and residence permit requirements – along with other helpful tips for planning your studies and stay in Germany – is available in the International Student Guide of LMU Munich.