Why Munich?
The Munich location
Section titled “The Munich location”Advantages
Section titled “Advantages”- Two excellence universities (LMU and TUM) - you study at both
- Very large selection of courses in bioinformatics, computer science, biology, and statistics
- Dense research landscape:
- Institutes of TUM and LMU
- Helmholtz Munich
- Max Planck Institutes (e.g., Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Quantum Optics)
- Leibniz Institutes and other non‑university institutes
- Strong industry and start‑up scene (biotech, medtech, data/AI)
- Excellent networking and job opportunities (working student, student assistant, internships, theses)
- High quality of life and many leisure options (mountains/lakes nearby)
Disadvantages
Section titled “Disadvantages”- High rents and a challenging housing market
- Longer commutes possible (courses are spread across multiple sites, see Living)
Other locations
Section titled “Other locations”Other bioinformatics programs in Germany can be found on the website of the Fachgruppe Bioinformatik: