German proficiency
Most degree courses offered by LMU Munich are taught in German and require sufficient knowledge of the German language. All foreign-degree applicants must prove their proficiency through an approved German language certificate. LMU will accept one of the following:
- The examination certificate of the DSH II (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, German Language Examination for University Admission)
- The Kleine Deutsche Sprachdiplom or the Große Deutsche Sprachdiplom of the Goethe Institut
- The Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) of the Goethe Institut
- The Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TEST DAF) with a score of 4 in all 4 examinations
- Das Sprachzeugnis der Kultusministerkonferenz, Stufe II (Language Certificate of the Conference of Ministers of Culture, Level II) 4 x C1
- The Deutsche Sprachprüfung II of the Sprachen- und Dolmetscher-Institut München
