LMU is recognized as one of Europe's premier academic and research institutions. Since our founding in 1472, LMU has attracted inspired scholars and talented students from all over the world, keeping the University at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change our complex world.

In addition to its 18 faculties, LMU Munich also maintains an array of facilities, each with a distinct profile, which are involved in numerous cross-faculty and transdisciplinary projects. Some of these research centers cooperate with renowned external partners from academia and industry.

Crucial questions facing the 21st century can only be solved by science, industry and society together. This requires an intensive dialogue and an increase in the transfer of results from ground-breaking research projects in the field of application-oriented technologies. To this aim, LMU Munich provides a comprehensive range of customized services for the transfer of knowledge and technology.