2026/27 · 2027/28

Starting your semester in Munich

Dates, a checklist and tips for your first weeks. Concise and up to date.

Lecture periods at Munich's major universities

University	Winter term 2026/27	Summer term 2027	Winter term 2027/28
LMU Munich	12 Oct 2026 to 5 Feb 2027	12 Apr 2027 to 16 Jul 2027	18 Oct 2027 to 11 Feb 2028
TU Munich	12 Oct 2026 to 5 Feb 2027	12 Apr 2027 to 16 Jul 2027	18 Oct 2027 to 11 Feb 2028
Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM)	1 Oct 2026 to 22 Jan 2027	15 Mar 2027 to 9 Jul 2027	not yet published

Christmas break at all three universities: 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. All information without guarantee, your university's dates take precedence.

Checklist for your first days

Secure accommodation for the transition period
Complete your enrolment and collect your student ID
Activate your semester ticket for U-Bahn, S-Bahn, bus and tram
Provide proof of health insurance if you have not done so yet
Open a bank account if you are coming from abroad
Find a flat or flat share and register within two weeks of moving in
Attend your faculty's introduction days and orientation events

Finding a flat in Munich

Munich has over 100,000 students and a tight housing market. Start looking early and stay flexible on site.

Student halls: at Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern the waiting time starts on the day you apply. First-year students can apply from 15 May for the winter term and from 15 November for the summer term.

Flat shares and rooms: online portals, university noticeboards and schemes such as Wohnen für Hilfe (room in exchange for help) are good places to start.

Beware of scams: never transfer a deposit or rent before you have seen the flat and signed a contract.