The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences offers students practice-oriented and scientifically based degree programs. The curriculum covers human behavior, development, learning, effective educational strategies, and more.
Munich, the vibrant metropolis in the heart of Bavaria, offers you the perfect environment to immerse yourself in the fascinating worlds of psychology and education. Our Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences is distinguished by its first-class teaching based on cutting-edge research.
Would you like to gain deeper insights into human behavior, emotions, and the underlying mental processes? Or are you interested in how educational processes can be tailored to the needs of different target groups while drawing on modern technology?
Then you are in the right place! Find out more about our degree programs in psychology and education now!
Discover the essentials of studying with all the information you need for your studies at the LMU with the ABC Study Guide.
From knowledge of fundamental terms and administrative processes to useful tools and contacts—here you will find a wealth of information to help make your student life easier.
Admittedly, navigating our building at Leopoldstraße 13 can sometimes be a little challenging. To help you quickly and easily find your desired room, we recommend our handy room finder web app: Raumfinder
The student representatives are important points of contact for students in our faculty. They represent the interests of students, organize events, provide advice, and promote exchange among students.
Additionally, they are a valuable source of information regarding study content, examinations, and career prospects. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your student representatives at any time.
In addition to the large central library (Zentralbibliothek) of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, the specialized library for Psychology, Education, and Sociology at Leopoldstraße 13 serves as the primary forum of resources for our students. It offers an extensive collection of textbooks, journals, and digital media in a well-lit, unique learning atmosphere.
The Leo 13 Learning Center (Lernzentrum Leo 13) is also located at Leopoldstraße 13. On the upper floor, students have access to modern learning and working spaces.
Our institution provides two test libraries that offer valuable resources for your studies.
Would you like to participate in exciting studies and earn some extra money? Do you need participant hours for your studies or plan to conduct your own study, for example, for your thesis?
All of this can be easily organized through the SONA experiment management system.
For more information, please visit the Participation and Work with SONA page.
At the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, we offer our students a variety of opportunities to gain international studying and internship experiences:
Interested? We will advise and support you to plan and implement your international aspirations.
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Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with your studies? Do you have young children or face physical challenges? Are there difficulties contacting lecturers or other sources of stress that are affecting your ability to study ?
We understand that studying can present many challenges, especially when exceptional life circumstances occur. Therefore, we offer a variety of support services to help you successfully navigate your studies.
Here you can find information and contact details:
The Career Service at LMU offers over 100 workshops and consulting services each year for all stages of study. Visit the LMU Career Services now for the following exciting highlights:
The GraduateCenterLMU is the central contact point for all topics related to doctoral studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The offerings are aimed at graduates and doctoral candidates, as well as supervisors and coordinators.
In addition to exciting programs and events, you can receive advice on a comprehensive range of issues here. Learn more on the GraduateCenterLMU page about these topics and more:
Are you looking for ways to gain practical experience and improve your career prospects? Whether as a research assistant or student assistant, you will find the right position here!
Our job portal offers a variety of opportunities in both academic and non-academic fields, ranging from technical and organizational roles to teaching and research positions.
Discover constantly updated job postings from our two departments as well as from other faculties: Student Jobs