Research-Oriented Teaching
The tremendous diversity of the programs on offer makes it possible for students, even at Bachelor level, to specialize in specific disciplines or to choose an interdisciplinary focus. Although the introduction of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as part of the Bologna Process has necessitated a restructuring of the teaching curriculum, LMU Munich has been able to retain many of the possibilities for combination and advanced study. In addition, LMU offers research-oriented Master’s programs, which are financially supported by external funding institutions such as the Bavarian Elite Network and the Volkswagen Foundation.
- Neurosciences
- Neuro-Cognitive Psychology
- East European Studies
- Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- Munich Graduate Program for Evolution, Ecology and Systematics
LMU Munich is currently engaged in strengthening the research-orientation of its degree programs. Moreover, it is incorporating the lessons learned from the implementation of measures which have already been adopted as Best Practice in some Faculties. These successful measures include:
- Research internships in Bachelor’s courses (e.g., in Sociology, Psychology and Biology) and laboratory training as part of MeCuM (the Medical Curriculum Munich)
- Amgen Scholars Program
- Munich International Summer University (MISU)
- “Selection and Assessment of Leaders in Industry and Academia” project (TU Munich/ LMU Munich, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the European Science Foundation (ESF)), in which Social Psychology students are actively involved
- Alignment of Master’s programs and doctoral study programs (i.e. Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences)
