Biozentrum building from the outside, lecture hall

Welcome to the Faculty of Biology

The Faculty of Biology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is located in the centre of the HighTechCampus Martinsried. It has close links with the Munich-Nymphenburg Botanical Gardens and various natural science collections.

News & Events

17/10/2025 Research transfer: LMU spin-off Tubulis secures financing for cancer research
One of the most successful LMU spin-offs has raised 308 million euros in funding. The company develops novel biotechnological agents for tumor treatment.
08/10/2025 Bioinformatics meets biodiversity: The animal kingdom as a patchwork family
Michael Matschiner, Professor of Systematic Zoology at LMU since 2024, is the Research Director of the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology (ZSM).
07/10/2025 Current exhibition: “Diversity of Biodiversity”
The first exhibition of the new dialogue platform “Ludwig, Max + U” is being organized by researchers from the Faculty of Biology. To kick things off, LMU is presenting an exhibition dedicated to the topic of biodiversity.at.

Fascinating biology. Knowledge that works!

Biology lettering of the faculty — Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the life sciences – with excellent research, committed teaching and a unique variety of topics in the middle of Munich.

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Research Priorities

The Faculty of Biology is one of the strongest research-based biological faculties in Germany. The know-how and creativity of our scientists form the basis for the faculty's outstanding research record.

Excellent research environment

Scientists from Germany and abroad find excellent conditions for their research at the Faculty of Biology - in their field as well as in an interdisciplinary network.

Forward-looking Research Areas

Collaborative Projects

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Study Biology

Bachelor's, Master's, teacher training: We offer challenging courses in all types of degrees. Always close to current research, but also with the necessary practical relevance in the heart of the science and business metropolis of Munich.

Advice and Orientation

Whether you are a prospective student, first semester student, student in the examination phase or graduate: We will help you with your questions about studying or starting your career.

Study Programs

General information for students

Video portraits of our Master's programmes

About the faculty

As one of the largest biology faculties in Germany, the Faculty of Biology at LMU combines a wide range of research fields and study options.

Organization of the faculty

The Faculty is managed by the Faculty Board and supported administratively by the Administrative Office - here you will find all the important information about the organisation.

Biozentrum building from the outside, view on pond

Jobs & Career

Mentoring and Networking

Organization of the faculty

Biology for all

The Faculty of Biology promotes exchange between science, schools and society.

Science for the public

What are the latest results from our research projects? How does it feel to study biology? We offer interested parties as well as teachers and their students tailor-made offers and events - directly from the world of science.

Biozentrum from the outside, view on students and library

50 years of the Faculty of Biology: Stibor on data and change

News

Current exhibition: “Diversity of Biodiversity”

Welcome to the Faculty of Biology

News & Events

Fascinating biology. Knowledge that works!

Research Priorities

Excellent research environment

Study Biology

Advice and Orientation

About the faculty

Organization of the faculty

Biology for all

Science for the public

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