Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München off-campus housing
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LMU München — Germany's largest research university by enrolment, with strong humanities, medicine, and physics programmes. Central campus sits in Maxvorstadt next to the Pinakothek museums.
~16% international students
Best neighborhoods for LMU students
Maxvorstadt
Maxvorstadt sits between TUM's main building and LMU's main campus. The Pinakothek museums, the English Garden a short walk east. Munich's most expensive student neighborhood — and the one nearly every student wants.
$700 – $1,800/mo
Schwabing
Schwabing is Munich's historic bohemian neighborhood — Leopoldstraße, Münchner Freiheit, the northern English Garden. Trendy cafés and a heavy LMU student presence.
$700 – $1,700/mo
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
Neuhausen sits west of the city centre — Nymphenburg Palace gardens, calmer than Schwabing, less hipster than Maxvorstadt. Strong international + family population.
$650 – $1,500/mo
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Frequently asked questions
Where do most LMU international students live off-campus?
Most international students live in Maxvorstadt, Schwabing, Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, all within a short commute of LMU.
Does LMU have on-campus housing for grad students?
LMU offers limited on-campus housing for graduate students, with most international students moving off-campus. Off-campus is usually more flexible and often cheaper.
Can I get an apartment without US credit history near LMU?
Yes. Many landlords near LMU accept international students with proof of program admission, and we partner with guarantor services for the rest.