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What you need to apply for American History, Culture and Society at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)
What to prepare for your application to American History, Culture and Society
1. A copy of a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) from a regionally accredited university or university-level institution. If the program has not yet been completed, a transcript of records from the fifth semester indicating the completion of 150 credit points must be submitted. As part of this application process, unofficial copies may be submitted.
2. A transcript of records listing all courses completed in the study program.
3. Proof of English language skills at the C1-level of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Minimum score requirements for proof of the C1-level: C-Test (LMU): 70; TOEFL (internet-based): 100; TOEFL (computer-based): 250; TOEFL (paper-based): 600; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency: C; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: B; IELTS: 7.
Degrees from programs taught in countries in which English is a native language or an official language may be accepted as sufficient proof. In this case, upload an overview of the courses taken in the program, e.g. a transcript.
If your program was taught in English but obtained in a non-English speaking country, please upload a verification from the language center of your university that it meets the standards of the C1-level.
4. A writing sample from the previous study program on a topic related to the USA or Canada (not more than 5 pages).
5. Research-oriented essay questions in English.
International students will receive two separate replies concerning their applications, one from the International Office and the other from the master's program. The International Office issues a letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid); the Master’s program issues a letter of acceptance. For international students, enrollment at LMU is only possible if BOTH application processes have been successful, and the student has received both the letter of admission and the letter of acceptance.
Four steps for international applicants
1)Apply to the respective institute for admission to the master's degree program.If the coordinator of your chosen master's degree program accepts your application, he or she will issue you a letter of acceptance for the master's degree program. Please submit a copy of this letter when you apply / register at the International Office
2) Applying to the International Office.
You will need to submit the following documents when you apply to the International Office (by post):
Completed application form
All higher education/university certificates and/or diplomas and all transcripts of records
in the original language – as officially certified copies
and with officially certified translation where applicable. Certificates in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, Latin, Portuguese and Rumanian do not have to be translated.
Note: If you have a university degree recognized in Germany (Bachelor's degree), no secondary school certificates from the time before your Bachelor's program are required.
Registration and confirmation of programs previously studied at any other German university.
Letter of admission for the Master's degree program from the degree program coordinator (can be handed in later during registration)
Updated resume (please see sample (PDF, 101 KB))
Applicants from the PR China, India and Vietnam should submit the original certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle bei der Deutschen Botschaft (APS).
APS India: For Master's degree programs (winter semester 2023/24), you must present the APS certificate on registration at the latest.
Report/letter of recommendation or work experience references are not required when registering at the International Office.
3)Receiving an official letter of admission from international office
4)Registering at the international office
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80539 München
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According to an update provided by the Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern, the agreement on the semester ticket will be suspended as of the Winter Semester 2023/24. Thus, as of the Winter Semester 2023/24 the required additional fee for the semester ticket will be discontinued until further notice. As part of the continuation of registration only the basic fee must be paid at present.
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