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Prestigious national merit scholarship co-funded by the German Federal Government and industrial partners, supporting high-achieving science and humanities scholars.
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)
Established in 1472, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) is one of Europe's most prestigious and historic research universities and a continuous German University of Excellence. Boasting 43 Nobel laureates (including Max Planck, Wilhelm Röntgen, Werner Heisenberg, and Ferenc Krausz), LMU leads the world in quantum physics, molecular medicine (the Gene Center Munich), astrophysics, and neuroscience. Explore tuition-free degree programs, salaried doctoral contracts, and world-renowned faculty profiles.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
LMU Salaried Doctoral Positions (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in TV-L E13) in Quantum Science
Full-time salaried doctoral research contracts inside LMU's world-leading Faculty of Physics and the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST).
LMU Master of Science in Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
Elite joint master's program between LMU Munich and TU Munich, providing world-class training in quantum computing, quantum optics, and quantum information theory.
LMU Master of Science in Data Science (Elite Graduate Program)
Interdisciplinary elite master's degree taught in English, combining advanced machine learning, computational statistics, high-performance computing, and data ethics.
Gene Center Munich & Max Planck Collaborative Research Placements
Cutting-edge molecular bioscience placements at the Gene Center Munich, conducting structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy investigations of cellular machineries.
Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) Summer Placements
Structured summer research internship program in Munich quantum physics laboratories, providing international undergraduate scholars with direct research mentorship.
LMU Student & Graduate Assistantships (HiWi Positions)
Part-time student assistantships (*Hilfswissenschaftler/HiWi*) across university institutes, providing instructional experience, code evaluation, and practical research experience.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in relevant subject with grade equivalent to 'gut' (minimum 2.5 or better on German 1.0-5.0 scale).
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Recognized Master's degree (grade 2.0 or better) in relevant discipline; formal agreement of doctoral supervision by an LMU university professor (*Doktorvater/mutter*).
- Language proficiency
- Demonstrated English proficiency for English-taught degrees: Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80-90 (German programs require DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4).
- Research statement / Proposal
- Comprehensive scientific exposé (5-10 pages) describing doctoral project framework, literature review, and methodology.
- Application fee
- No tuition fee; nominal semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of approx. €150/semester including student services and transit ticket options.
- Required documentation
- Certified university transcripts, graduation certificates, curriculum vitae, module handbook, and academic letters of recommendation.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition is completely free of charge for all domestic and international students. Doctoral researchers are employed on salaried public-sector research employment contracts (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in under TV-L E13), earning gross annual salaries of €50,000 to €56,000 per year with full statutory healthcare, unemployment insurance, and pension contributions.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich:
Prof. Dr. Ferenc Krausz
Director at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Professor of Physics, Nobel Laureate in Physics (2023); specializing in Attosecond Physics, Ultrafast Laser Science, Femtosecond Technology.
Prof. Dr. Immanuel Bloch
Scientific Director at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Chair of Quantum Optics at LMU; specializing in Quantum Simulation, Ultracold Quantum Gases, Optical Lattices.
Prof. Dr. Patrick Cramer
Honorary Professor at LMU Gene Center, President of the Max Planck Society; specializing in Structural Biology, RNA Polymerase, Gene Transcription.
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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