International Programmes 2025/2026

MISU at LMU: Oncology Winter School (OWS) Oncology Winter School (OWS)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • München

Course location
München
Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2, C1
Date(s)
  • 3 March - 27 March 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 October 2025)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study
  • 320 EUR: tuition fee; students from LMU partner universities are eligible to apply for a tuition waiver
  • 200 EUR: administrative fee, non-refundable
  • 600 EUR: housing fee (single room, 2 to 28 March)
Target group

The elective addresses senior medical students, particularly those from LMU partner universities, who attend this four-week rotation together with senior medical students from LMU.

Description/content

Under the direction of experienced faculty members, the students are taken through a challenging but highly stimulating learning programme. They spend the first part of the day on the oncology wards, learning the daily routines, accompanying patients from reception through diagnostic procedures to therapy sessions. The afternoons are taken up with courses on the latest diagnostic methods or therapeutic approaches as well as discussion of individual case studies in small groups.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
6
Average number of hours per week
30
Average number of participants per group/course
10
Dates and costs
  • 3 March - 27 March 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 October 2025), costs: EUR 1,120
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accommodation
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study
  • 320 EUR: tuition fee; students from LMU partner universities are eligible to apply for a tuition waiver
  • 200 EUR: administrative fee, non-refundable
  • 600 EUR: housing fee (single room, 2 to 28 March)
Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2, C1
Language requirements

Good English language skills

Submit application to

https://www.efv.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/users/sign_in

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

The Munich International Summer University (MISU) at the Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) offers accommodation in single rooms in student residences of the student union ("Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern").

Meals

From Monday to Friday, students receive cafeteria vouchers for the LMU hospital canteen for the whole period of the Winter School.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

City tours, various day trips

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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