The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) at LMU Munich is 97.00 euros for the winter term 2026/27, according to the university. Unlike at many other universities, it contains no semester ticket, because the ticket contract has been suspended since the winter term 2023/24 until further notice. This guide shows what the 97 euros cover, how the amount has developed and which deadlines LMU states.
Short answer: The LMU Munich semester fee is 97.00 euros in the winter term 2026/27. It is the basic contribution for the Munich student services organisation (Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern); no solidarity contribution for a semester ticket is charged. For this term, payment had to arrive by 13 July 2026. Last updated: October 2026, source: LMU.
The most important points at a glance
- Total for the winter term 2026/27: 97.00 euros, listed as the basic contribution for the Studierendenwerk (the fee page shows the summer term 2026 as its latest row; the re-enrolment page gives the same amount for 2026/27).
- The solidarity contribution for the semester ticket (Semesterticket) has been dropped since the winter term 2023/24, and the LMUcard no longer counts as a travel authorisation in the Munich transport network (MVV).
- Deadline for the winter term 2026/27: payment received by 13 July 2026 at the latest. That deadline passed before October 2026; the next one is announced separately.
- Anyone who misses the deadline is exmatriculated, according to LMU; for the winter term 2026/27 with effect from 30 September 2026.
- Any credit already on your fee account reduces the amount you have to pay.
How much is the semester fee at LMU Munich?
LMU publishes a table of the basic contribution and, until 2023, the ticket share on its page about Studierendenwerk contributions. For the summer term 2026 it shows a total of 97.00 euros, and the LMU re-enrolment page (in German) gives the same basic contribution for the winter term 2026/27. The university does not list further items in these overviews, such as one for the student body (Studierendenschaft) or for administration.
| Term | Studierendenwerk (basic contribution) | Semester ticket | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter term 2026/27 | 97.00 euros | dropped | 97.00 euros |
| Summer term 2026 | 97.00 euros | dropped | 97.00 euros |
| Winter term 2024/25 | 85.00 euros | dropped | 85.00 euros |
| Winter term 2023/24 | 85.00 euros | dropped | 85.00 euros |
| Summer term 2023 | 75.00 euros | 77.30 euros | 152.30 euros |
| Winter term 2022/23 | 75.00 euros | 63.00 euros | 138.00 euros |
Source of the table: LMU, page on Studierendenwerk contributions. The page shows no row for the summer term 2025 or the winter term 2025/26, so we give no amounts for them. The winter term 2026/27 appears only on the re-enrolment page, not in the table.
What happened to the semester ticket?
Until the summer term 2023, LMU students paid a solidarity contribution for the semester ticket on top of the basic fee, most recently 77.30 euros. According to the LMU semester ticket page (in German), the contract has been suspended since the winter term 2023/24 until further notice, the mandatory contribution is dropped, and the LMUcard is no longer valid as a ticket in the MVV, not even in off-peak hours.
In practice, you plan your transport separately from the semester fee. Which option makes sense depends on your route and how often you travel. For an overview of the Deutschlandticket and semester tickets, see our guide Affordable travel as a student (in German). We do not recommend a particular fare.
Which deadline applies to re-enrolment?
For the winter term 2026/27, LMU gives 13 July 2026 as the deadline for payment to be received. The announcement by the registrar (in German) sets the payment period from 10 June to 13 July 2026. If you are enrolled at several Bavarian universities and paid at another one, you must submit a written re-enrolment request to LMU within the same period.
A second announcement (in German) gives 14 September 2026 as the end of the deadline for the fees for re-enrolment and for re-matriculation. The file name also refers to the senior citizens programme. The texts do not make clear how this date relates to 13 July. Assumption: 13 July is the regular deadline for re-enrolment and 14 September applies to re-matriculation. If in doubt, ask the registrar (Studentenkanzlei).
| Step | Date according to LMU | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Payment for re-enrolment, winter term 2026/27 | 10 June to 13 July 2026 | Announcement 236/26 |
| Request if enrolled at several Bavarian universities | by 13 July 2026 | Announcement 236/26, re-enrolment page |
| Fees for re-enrolment and re-matriculation | deadline ends 14 September 2026 | Announcement 234/26 |
| Effective date of exmatriculation if missed | 30 September 2026 | Re-enrolment page |
For the summer term 2027, we found no LMU announcement in October 2026. Our guide Re-enrolment and semester fee: deadlines and consequences (in German) summarises the consequences and the process.
How do you check your re-enrolment in three steps?
- Open the re-enrolment documents for your term in the LMU online portal and read the amount shown.
- Compare it with the 97.00 euro basic contribution. If the sum differs, a credit from earlier terms or a special rule may explain it.
- Pay with your matriculation number as the payment reference to the account named in the documents, and make sure the money arrives before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to buy a semester ticket at LMU?
No. According to LMU, the mandatory contribution for the semester ticket has been dropped since the winter term 2023/24. Whether you need a local transport ticket depends on your route to campus, and its cost comes on top of the semester fee.
Does the LMUcard still count as a travel ticket?
According to LMU, the LMUcard has not been a travel authorisation in the MVV since the winter term 2023/24. Ask the university about other functions of the card.
Do I pay an extra contribution to the student body?
The LMU overviews of the semester fee list only the basic contribution for the Studierendenwerk and no other items. The amount in your fee account is the binding one.
Does re-enrolment also apply to guest students and senior students?
No. According to the re-enrolment page, it does not apply to guest students, guest students in the senior citizens programme, early-entry students and second-listener students. Notes are in the fee account or with the registrar.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
According to LMU, you are exmatriculated. For the winter term 2026/27, the end of the summer term 2026 (30 September 2026) counts as the effective date. If you miss it, contact the registrar immediately.
What you should do now
- Check in your fee account that the winter term 2026/27 is paid and booked at 97.00 euros.
- Watch the registrar page for the announcement for the summer term 2027 and note the deadline in your calendar.
- Budget your local transport ticket separately from the semester fee.
- If amounts or deadlines differ, ask the registrar directly before the deadline passes.
Related guides
- Studying in Munich: costs, housing and semester fee 2026 (in German)
- Affordable travel as a student: semester ticket and Deutschlandticket (in German)
- Re-enrolment and semester fee: deadlines and consequences (in German)
- Studying in Germany: 30 university cities compared
Sources: LMU Munich, Studierendenwerk contributions (fee table, latest row summer term 2026); LMU Munich, re-enrolment (winter term 2026/27, accessed October 2026); LMU registrar, announcement 236/26 (payment period winter term 2026/27); LMU registrar, announcement 234/26 (deadline 14 September 2026); LMU Munich, semester ticket (contract suspended since winter term 2023/24).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
