Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Tanguy
From: HEC Lausanne
To: LMU
2025 • Full year
Buy the deutschland ticket but don’t hesitate to take « Lime » sometimes because it makes you discover the city..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
860
Where was it located?
In Petuelring, 20 min from the university
How can someone find this place?
The landlord’s number
Would you recommend it?
Yes it is well placed and very new with everything you need to live well
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Neuraum, Biersturbe
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Insurance management and commercial banking if like maths
Do you have some tips?
The campus is great but it kinda complicated to fully understand how to register
Best trips to do?
You can go to Berlin, Prague, Vienna
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Munich?
Buy the deutschland ticket but don’t hesitate to take « Lime » sometimes because it makes you discover the city
In the beginning do the maximum student events you can
Vasiliki
From: Aristotle University
To: Internship
2025 • Fall
It was a really quiet neighborhood, close to my internship, with good connections to the city center. Many parks nearby..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
770
Where was it located?
Fasangarten
How can someone find this place?
Wg-gesucht.de
Would you recommend it?
It was a really quiet neighborhood, close to my internship, with good connections to the city center. Many parks nearby
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Cucuruku bar
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I did an internship
Do you have some tips?
I had my internship in the European School of Munich
Best trips to do?
Prague, salzburg, Belgium, Switzerland
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Munich?
Transportation system, recycling rules, supermarkets' schedule and that everything is closed on a Sunday
Get out of your comfort zone, be open to new people and try as many things as possible! DON'T FORGET TO TRAVEL
Rebecca
From: Universiteit van Amsterdam
To: LMU
2025 • Fall
Each study subject had their own ‘building’ where the seminars were usually taught. The main campus building was mostly for if you had lectures which were the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
around €400
Where was it located?
Olympiapark
How can someone find this place?
Through university housing
Would you recommend it?
I would recommend it. It has everything you could ask for. However, some things might be improved within the rooms themselves as they’re not very up-to-date (e.g., no oven, older stove top) If I could choose again I would have loved to live in a shared apartment (should I have been able to find one for a good price).
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Lots of fun cafés and bars with live music, comedy, etc. around the university area.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I would not recommend choosing online classes. I know of people who only had online classes and they struggled a lot with forming connections with people. I would recommend taking classes you really want to take; classes that you think are interesting.
Do you have some tips?
Each study subject had their own ‘building’ where the seminars were usually taught. The main campus building was mostly for if you had lectures which were the taught there in German. I studied sociology and we had to send in our choice of classes about a month before the actual registration date of the university. Then our exchange coordinator had to add our classes to the system so for us it was a quite stress-free process. But, for other subjects, you had to do it yourself and then I would triple check everything has been sent in. All in all, LMU is now on my list of possible universities for a masters so I really liked it.
Best trips to do?
After you have bought the Deutschlandticket, you can travel with any regional transport in Germany and you can even travel to a list of cities just outside the German border. During my stay in Munich, I travelled to Salzburg, Regensburg, Augsburg, Neu Schwanstein, Tegernsee, etc.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Munich?
Cost of living varies depending on where you live and how you fixed your accommodation (between €400-1000/month for rent, all amenities included). For me, food and drink was cheaper but that’s because I come from Amsterdam and there most things are more expensive. I think the Deutschlandticket is worth is since you would be using it a lot (normal price €58/month, student price €38/month) both inside and outside of Munich.
Tuna
From: Kedge Bs
To: TUM
2024 • Fall
Transport is easy, the metro has its own charm and it is very "vintage", some trains don't have an automatic announcements so the conductor uses a speaker to…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
Altstadt-Lehel
How can someone find this place?
WG-Gesucht
Would you recommend it?
Housing is extremely difficult and expensive in Munich, during my first month I stayed in a nearby village called Ebersberg (1H30 by train from the campus) because I had no other option. I got very lucky later on and found a student WG with 5 other people in Altstadt-Lehel right next to the Eisbach for a reasonable rent because the building was being demolished in 6 months, but it was perfect because I was there for 6 months only!
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There's a lot of events organized by the MESA (Erasmus organization) including day trips with a lot of participants during the first weeks of the semester, which makes it very easy to socialize. A lot of bars where you can find cheap local beer
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend that you take 2 or even 3 seminars you find interesting and 1-2 lectures. Seminars are usually smaller classes with group projects and practical cases, it's more engaging and allows you to socialize with full-time students, your grade mostly depends on your participation which means there is no final exam. Lectures are mostly the opposite, a lot of participants with no compulsory attendance but the final exam can be very challenging for some classes.
Do you have some tips?
I was in the main campus (city center), which is a series of old and modern buildings forming a rectangle with an empty space in the center. There is a famous clock tower that is very emblematic in Munich's skyline which is also lit up at night and creates a nice ambiance. The library inside the main campus is quite large, although it is very busy during exam periods the reservation system makes it very convenient to use. There is a cafeteria next door where you can have a nice meal for 5-6€. Overall the campus is nice but not very lively, especially during winter it's mostly empty outside of class hours. Registration was easy and the admission staff was always friendly and reactive.
Best trips to do?
Munich is very suited to travel for a few reasons, first of all it's central location in Europe makes it easy to do week-end trips nearby cities like Wien, Prague, or even Italy. But it is also very close to the alps (sometimes visible from the city) with tons of great hiking destinations close by. The D-ticket that you buy for public transportation also allows you to take regional trains for free, which means you can go to all the great hiking location and nearby cities for free.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Munich?
Transport is easy, the metro has its own charm and it is very "vintage", some trains don't have an automatic announcements so the conductor uses a speaker to announce the next station/destination. Biking is very common and easy. During the fall season the weather is usually bad, it's start to get quite cold in October and there is a lot of fog around that time. It can start to get very cold in November with snow and below freezing temperatures. My biggest regret is going to Munich during winter because the city is much nicer during the warm weather, mostly thanks to the English Garden, which is quite depressing during winter. But to combat the winter depression I recommend doing hikes/skiing during the weekend. You could also do some kind of sport which is offered by the university (I did swimming for example).
Unless you are there for skiing, I would really recommend to go during the spring and not fall
Robert
From: KEDGE BS
To: TUM
2025 • Spring
First, get a bike or an MVV student transport card cause Munich is big, and public transport can get delayed (especially the S-Bahn). Second, learn a few…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
690
Where was it located?
Ottobrunn, 50m from TUM with S-Bahn
How can someone find this place?
WG-Gesucht
Would you recommend it?
I wouldn’t really recommend it, since I was living in a room in a local’s house, about 50 minutes away from TUM by public transport, and usually even more, because the S5 (the S-Bahn I took) was often delayed. So getting to the city center was quite a struggle. That said, it was really cheap compared to the average rent in Munich.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There are plenty of opportunities to interact with other TUM students. For example through the "Eat and meet" association or the student running club. It's really easy to join theses activities, usually via Whatsapp group. Munich also host many festivals throughout the year and the Bavarian Alps are nearby for hiking, with stunning lakes all around. You also have the Englisher Garten, where there is a lake you can swim in. It's a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I especially recommend the seminar classes, they are selective classes but they are very interesting. They usually take place over two full days, and then you are free to enjoy student life in Munich ! As for the microeconomics classes, I would not recommend them unless you already have a strong foundation in the subject, because it's very hard !
Do you have some tips?
The campus was quite cool , the architecture is old and has a lot of charm. What I really liked is that TUM trusts its students: the classrooms are open 24/7, so you can study whenever you want. It still feels very safe, even though anyone can technically enter. The only downside is that the campus is really big and spread out, so it can be a bit hard to find your way around, especially since everything is in German or English.
Best trips to do?
The hiking trips in the Bavarian Alps are honestly one of the best parts of studying at TUM. You can easily take a train and be surrounded by mountains and crystal-clear lakes in less than two hours — it’s perfect for a weekend getaway or even a day trip. What’s also amazing is how central Munich is in Europe. You can travel to Austria, Switzerland, Italy, or even the Czech Republic really easily — perfect for short trips with friends during the semester. It definitely adds a lot to the whole Erasmus experience.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Munich?
First, get a bike or an MVV student transport card cause Munich is big, and public transport can get delayed (especially the S-Bahn). Second, learn a few basic German phrases because most people speak English, but it really helps for everyday things like grocery shopping or dealing with administration, and some waiters cant' speak english at all. Third, always carry cash, because many small shops and cafés still don’t take cards. Also, take advantage of the nature: the Englischer Garten, the Isar river, and all the lakes around Munich are perfect for relaxing or meeting friends. And finally, don’t miss the festivals from Oktoberfest to small local events, they’re a huge part of Munich’s charm and social life.
