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M.Sc. Epidemiology

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) Munich

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) is one of the leading research universities in Europe, located in the heart of Munich, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including a comprehensive program in Epidemiology. This course provides students with a deep understanding of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases in populations, as well as the methods for their control. With a strong emphasis on research and practical application, students at LMU Munich have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and gain valuable hands-on experience. Graduates of the Epidemiology program are well-equipped to pursue careers in public health, research, and healthcare management.

Specialization

Specializations to choose from Epidemiology Clinical Epidemiology Environm., Occup., Radiat. Epidemiology Genetic Epidemiology Advanced Biometry

Fields of study

Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Pharmacy(Life Sciences & Medicine)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Epidemiology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Completed university degree (Bachelor) in the disciplines: medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, sport science, economics and business administration, law and communication science or another health science relevant discipline

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

1. Completed university degree (Bachelor) in the disciplines: medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, sport science, economics and business administration, law and communication science or another health science relevant discipline

2. Advanced English competency

3. Foundational knowledge in mathematics and statistics

4. Passed written and oral entry exam (in English)

The entry test consists of two parts, a written aptitude exam and an interview.

There are two options to take the aptitude test, you either come to

  • Munich and take the entry test

The written entry test for winter semester 2026/27 is taking place on:

June 16, 2026, 11:00-12:30 in München-Großhadern

  • _or_ you submit a GRE General Test (https://www.ets.org/gre.html (opens in a new tab)) that you can take in an examination centre in your home country or at home. Please, make sure to upload the GRE test result on the online application portal by 15 May!

Provided that you _either_ passed the entry test in Munich or submitted a GRE test result (score 75% or higher) on the application tool you will be invited to an oral exam in late June.

The admission interviews will be held online in Zoom.

How to apply - Institute for medical information - processing, biometry, and epidemiology (IBE) - LMU Munich (opens in a new tab)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Epidemiology

Programme-specific documents

Proof of your Studies:

Certificate of the bachelor’s degree with a proof of the average grade and explanation of the grading scale together with evidence of the minimum pass-grade required as well as the maximum possible grade in the subject concerned. Please note that we have to reject applications without a proof of average grade which is ≤ 2.5 according to the German grading system certified by your examination office!

Transcripts of records of the courses you have attended.

If your documents are not in German or English an official translation has to be additionally provided.

If you have not yet finished your bachelor’s studies at the time of your application, please provide an official transcript of all examination results to date, and an overall weighted average grade. In case of admission you will receive a conditional acceptance offer as long as your final grade is pending. Please note that at the time of your application you must have completed at least 75 % of the requirements of your bachelor's curriculum (in the case of a 180 ECTS course, this would be 135 ECTS points).

Conversion of grades:The calculation of equivalent grades to the German grading system will be carried out on the basis of the modified Bavarian formula (see the PDF here) for the calculation of final results.

c) GRE Test Score

In case that you cannot take the written entrance test at LMU in Munich, please upload a scan of your GRE General Test result (Graduate Record Examination https://www.ets.org/gre.html (opens in a new tab), 75th percentile or higher and not older than 5 years) until 15 May.

d) Curriculum Vitae

Please note:

We do not accept applications after the deadline.

Documents provided by e-mail/ordinary mail or handed in personally will not be considered

Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

If your application is rejected, you can apply once again in the application period of the following year.

You need neither a letter of recommendation nor a proof of English, like IELTS for the application process

4. Evaluating your application

Given that you have submitted your application with all the required documents, a selection committee will decide upon your suitability for admission in accordance with the rules of the admission statutes.

We will send you the result of the decision in writing as soon as possible. Please note, the following time table

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Epidemiology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)

Application procedure

Application form attached in screenshots http://www.en.msc-epidemiologie.med.uni-muenchen.de/msc/p... (opens in a new tab)

Please send 2 set of your application material by post:

Address:

MSc program office, Institute for Medical Information Processing,

Biometry and Epidemiology - IBE, University of Munic

Marchioninistraße 15

81377 Munich, Germany

Selection process

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

1. Apply to the MSc program office (address see below) and send one set of your application material by post (photocopies are sufficient):

Address:

MSc program office

Institute for Medical Information Processing,

Biometry and Epidemiology - IBE

University of Munich

Marchioninistraße 15

81377 Munich

Germany

2. Apply to the International Office (address see below) and send one set of your application material by post (officially certified)

Address:

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

International Office

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1

D – 80539 München

[email protected]

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

130 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,164 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

free

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