Student Accommodation Munich

Often overshadowed by Berlin, Munich is the capital and most populated city of Bavaria. It sits on the banks of the River Isar, north of the Bavarian Alps. It is the 3rd largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg, as well as the 11th-biggest city in the European Union. Many of us consider it as just the home of Oktoberfest but there’s so much more to see and do in Bavaria’s capital. Today, this German city is a global centre of art, science, technology, finance, and more. It also offers a very high-quality standard of living, according to the 2018 Mercer survey. Munich has a very good and extensive public transport system consisting of underground metros, trams, buses and high-speed trains.

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Exploring Munich

Munich is a magnificent city with many beautiful sights and museums, it also makes the perfect base for exploring southern Germany and its several Alpine lakes. Visit the Munich Residenz, which began as a 14th-century castle for the Wittelsbach monarchs on the northern edge of the city. Munich is also known for its postcard favourite town hall, Marienplatz. It is a Gothic Revival wonder which offers an awesome panoramic view of the city from its roof. You will be delighted to see that Munich offers an ultimate blend of old and new both in terms of architecture and culture. There are many beautiful neo-classical parts of the city such as Ludwigstraße & Leopoldstraße, then you can also find colourfully modern Museum Brandhorst.

Universities in Munich

Munich is one of the leading locations for science and research with a huge list of Nobel Prize laureates from Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen to Theodor Hänsch. The city is home to many top universities such as Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TU or TUM). LMU is Germany's sixth-oldest public research university established in Ingolstadt in 1472. In terms of the student population, it can be regarded as the second-largest university in Germany. Students from all across the globe come to study at these universities.

Things to do in Munich

Referred to by residents as a very large village, Munich has a plethora of things to do and getting around is simple. Most places are either walkable or easily accessible by the excellent public transport system so you will surely enjoy your stay in this city. Enjoy the views of the city from the top of St Peter’s church or walk through history at Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt. Viktualienmarkt is a pretty square where you can find stalls selling food, drinks and souvenirs. It is open year-round, but it’s quite magical during the Christmas season.