Welcome to the application form for the LMU Master of Arts "Environment and Society" program at LMU Munich.
Please read the following application instructions carefully.
Before filling out the form, ensure that you have all necessary documents for the application. The required documents are:
- a curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum);
- a copy of your bachelor's degree (180 ECTS points or equivalent)
If the first degree is not yet completed (i.e. you are in your last semester), please submit a document listing your expected graduation date. You will have to submit the degree as soon as completed. - Transcript of records showing a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale (or equivalent);
In case the first degree is not yet completed, the transcript of records must show the successful completion of at least 120 ECTS points (or equivalent). - Proof of English language proficiency. (TOEFL [iBT over 95], IELTS [7.0 or above], Duolingo [120 or above], or Cambridge English Language Assessment [C1 Advanced and above] No other documentation is accepted.)
- A motivational letter introducing yourself and explaining your motivation for selecting this program of study (up to 800 words).
- A writing sample in English or German demonstrating research ability, on a topic related to the environment (maximum 2,000 words). This can be, but does not have to be, from your previous study program.
Please ensure that diplomas and certificates submitted in languages other than English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish are submitted along with a certified translation.
The application deadline is 10 March 2026 (for an October 2026 start), at 23:59 CET (GMT+1). This form will close at that point and you will no longer be able to proceed with your application. To successfully apply to the MA Environment and Society make sure you have filled out all required fields, uploaded all relevant documents, and submitted the form before the deadline. Please note that you should receive a confirmation email when the form is successfully submitted.
Applicants will be notified about their admission to the program in April. If you are an international applicant, once you have been admitted into the program, you must also apply to the International Office. The deadline for the application to the International Office is July 15.
If you have any questions, please first check whether the answer is listed in the FAQs. If your question is not answered there, you may send an email to envhum@rcc.lmu.de.