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If you fulfill all the prerequisites for studying at LMU Munich, you can start the application process.

International applicants (without German nationality) who wish to study at LMU will generally need to submit their application to the International Office. However, in certain cases they will need to apply to the Office of the University Registrar ( Studentenkanzlei ) or the Foundation for University Admission ( Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung ).

So, please first find out where you need to apply !

If you want to study a subject for which you have to go through an aptitude assessment, you will be required to apply additionally in time via the respective institute . You can find out the registration dates at the respective institute. Please check the list of subjects to see if you want to choose such a subject.

If the International Office is responsible for processing your application, you have to apply to them for admission to the University. To do so, complete the form and submit it before the stipulated deadline together with all the documents required. Please submit your application by post. (We regret that applications cannot currently be submitted by email.)

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Please attach the following documents :

• in the original language — as an officially certified copy
• with an officially certified translation . Certificates in English, French, Italian, Catalan, Latin, Portuguese, Rumanian and Spanish do not have to be translated.
• A recognition letter from the Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle für den Freistaat Bayern (ZAST) is required for holders of the International Baccalaureate IB ( guide (PDF, 223 KB) ) who have not yet received their final certificate,
• Applicants from the USA (unless they already hold a bachelor's degree) and applicants from Afghanistan should send an e-mail to [email protected] in good time before the application deadline, enclosing their certificates, CV and the desired LMU degree program, in order to prepare for the issuing of a recognition letter the Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle für den Freistaat Bayern. The International Admissions office also reserves the right to require a recognition letter from Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle in other individual cases.
• Applicants from the PR China , India and Vietnam should submit the certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle bei der Deutschen Botschaft (APS) . APS India : For admission to a degree program without admission restrictions, you must present the APS certificate on registration at the latest. This exception does not apply to all degree programs with admission restrictions. APS certificates must be presented when applying for degree programs with admission restrictions.
• Evidence of proficiency in German , uncertified copy (exception: master’s degree programs, doctoral studies and double degree programs where the course language is English)
• Updated resume (please see sample (PDF, 101 KB) )

Expert reports, letters of recommendation or internship certificates are not required when applying to the International Office.

If you want to study a subject for which you have to go through an aptitude assessment , you will be required to apply additionally in time via the respective institute . You can find out the registration dates at the respective institute. Please check the list of subjects to see if you want to choose such a subject.

• in the original language - as an officially certified copy . Applicants from the USA require transcripts in a sealed university envelope.
• Where applicable, registration and confirmation of programs previously studied at any other German university
• If you are applying for a master’s degree program : Letter of acceptance for the master’s degree program from the coordinator of the degree program (can be handed in later during registration)
• If you are applying for doctoral studies : Letter of acceptance for doctoral studies from the respective doctoral committee and supervisory agreement signed by the prospective supervisor.
• Evidence of all courses completed to date (applications without such evidence will not be processed!)
• Where applicable, notice of transfer of credit from the respective examination board for an advanced semester
• Marriage certificate or
• official notice of change of name

Some documents must be attached as officially certified copies (not original certificates). In some cases, you will also need to submit an officially certified translation .

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TUM offers over 100 master’s degree programs from a variety of fields. Find out here what master’s programs there are and how to apply.

What is a Master's Degree Program?

Master’s degree programs are graduate studies. That means, you have to complete an undergraduate degree to qualify, for example a bachelor’s degree program .

Depending on the program, TUM awards the following master’s degrees: Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Science with honors (M.Sc. with honors). As a rule, students with master's degrees are entitled to pursue a doctorate .

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What Master's Degree Programs are there?

A master's program can build on an undergraduate degree or it can be used to pursue a new field of study. In either case, these are referred to as consecutive master’s programs. Other master’s programs are particularly aimed at prospective students with professional experience. These are referred to as continuing education master’s programs. Contact the Student Advisory Office to learn how the TUM bachelor's programs align with the TUM master's programs or visit Master’s Day , which takes place annually. 

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Consecutive Master's Programs

Consecutive master’s programs are often structured on a bachelor's program of the same name. They are designed to deepen and expand the knowledge acquired during the undergraduate program. TUM offers at least one consecutive master's program for each bachelor's program.

Some master's programs are not structured on the basis of specific bachelor's programs. Instead, they can be pursued by students who hold bachelor's degrees from a range of different fields. While these programs require certain fundamental knowledge, this can be acquired through various bachelor's programs. Example: TUM graduates with a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering can apply for a Master's in aerospace, mechanical engineering or robotics, cognition, intelligence, to name a few.

Continuing Education Master’s Programs

As a rule, continuing education master’s programs require candidates to have at least one year of work experience. In some cases, the programs may be attended while holding gainful employment. Duration of studies varies accordingly. Special tuition fees also apply. Example: Students with a Bachelor's or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and information technology have the option of pursuing continuing education master's programs like an Executive MBA.

TUM also offers double degree programs. Double degree programs give you the opportunity to receive a degree from both TUM and one of its partner universities. 

TUM also offers double degree programs . Double degree programs give you the opportunity to receive a degree from both TUM and one of its partner universities.  

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The Department of Economics at LMU Munich offers a 4-semester Master Program in Economics (MEC) taught in English, leading to a Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.).

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Doctoral studies at ECON MUNI are characterised by the individualised form of study and the independent scientific and research activity of the doctoral student. Research and preparation for it make up two thirds of the study. The remaining third is devoted to theoretical preparation.

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Collaboration with a supervisor throughout the entire study is essential for a PhD student. However, the doctoral studies bring the opportunity to establish contacts with other experts not only in the field at home but also abroad.

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In the course of their studies, students will acquire the knowledge for independent research and creative activities, which they will use not only in their scientific careers, but also in highly qualified positions in practice. They become experts in their field, which they can further develop.

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All programmes can be studied in full-time or combined studies mode.

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Before submitting an application, please read the useful materials below. The PhD Guide is a complex guide to the PhD studies at ECON MUNI. The Principles and Recommendations for Effective and Quality Doctoral Studies at Masaryk University contains key information which you will need in order to successfully complete your PhD studies.

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PhD studies in cooperation with the application sphere

In all study programmes, it is possible to research a topic closely related to your professional experience. Within the so-called collaborative PhD, you have the opportunity to connect your professional background with scientific research activities and thus fully develop your potential in your field of study.

You can get more inf​ormation about collaborative PhD on [email protected] .

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Graduates of our PhD programmes are very successfull in academia as well as in private sectore.

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The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is firmly grounded in the belief that talent is our asset to cultivating academic excellence in doctoral education. TUM boasts a long and proud tradition of fostering world-class doctoral candidates committed to finding solutions to the diverse challenges of our time. Supported by prominent researchers in their fields, TUM invests substantial resources in helping early-stage scientists to work independently and kick-start their careers. 

Following the innovative TUM doctoral model of the TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS), our doctoral candidates are welcomed into an environment that perfectly intertwines academic knowledge and professional qualifications. During their time at TUM, their training will be enhanced by top-grade facilities, exposure to cutting-edge research projects, and abundant unique learning opportunities that enable them to become independent and responsible leaders in their chosen career path. 

On the following pages, you will find all the information you need about doing a doctorate at TUM. We look forward to accompanying you on the exciting journey ahead!

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Master in quantitative economics.

Starting in the fall of 2017, the Master in Quantitative Economics offers exceptionally talented students a fast track to careers as academic and professional economists, providing them with the most advanced tools and methods in quantitative economics. The training is research-oriented and its setup is comparable to the first two years of the best PhD programs in the US and the UK.

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The doctorate serves to demonstrate the ability of the doctoral candidate to independently perform detailed academic work. It is based on a scientific dissertation and an oral examination, which takes the form of either an oral defense of the dissertation ( Disputation ) or a broader oral examination which includes the topic of the dissertation as well as other subjects ( Rigorosum ).

The dissertation topic is agreed upon with the doctoral supervisor, and the doctoral researcher produces the dissertation to demonstrate the new academic knowledge gained during the doctoral project. The doctoral degree is awarded upon fulfillment of the following criteria: acceptance of the dissertation, passing the oral defense/examination and the publication of the dissertation. 

The doctoral project may be conducted either in the form of an individually supervised project or within the framework of a structured doctoral program .

As a genuine "universitas" with a broad and diverse spectrum of teaching and research, LMU Munich offers a multitude of possible doctorates in over 100 subjects. Around 1,300 doctoral degrees are awarded every year at LMU Munich.

Depending on the faculty, the following doctoral degrees are conferred at LMU: Dr. theol., Dr. iur. can., Dr. jur., Dr. oec. publ., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr. med. vet., Dr. rer. biol. vet., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. phil., Dr. rer. pol., Dr. rer. soc., Ph.D.

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Welcome to the website of the doctoral program "Statistics: Theory and Methods of Empirical Modeling" of the Department of Statistics at the LMU in Munich.

Our main goal is to provide doctoral candidates with a perspective on the methodical foundations of Statistics that goes far beyond a specialization in the life, social or economic sciences or the humanities and to . institutionalize a scientific dialogue through interdisciplinary applications. This is to ensure that, going forward, we can rely on a common academic foundation and language as well as a diversity of methods for the description and modeling of uncertainty in various applications. 

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