Study abroad in Munich

The Junior Year in Munich (JYM) is America's oldest study abroad program in Germany and is affiliated with Germany's top-ranked research university, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU Munich).

Whatever your major or passion, JYM can help you design a program of study by combining JYM and university courses with a research project or possibly an internship. Students from all accredited U.S. colleges and universities are welcome to apply (juniors, seniors and qualified second-semester sophomores).

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JYM German Holiday Markets Tour 2024

Join other JYM alums in December 2024 for a tour of German Holiday Markets led by JYM alum and professional tour guide Mike Ross of Mike Ross Travels. Highlights include:

  • Mike’s insider tour of Munich Weihnachtsmärkte.
  • Visits to the famous markets in Nürnberg and Salzburg.
  • A boat trip to visit the three markets along the Tegernsee.
  • Dinner with current JYM students.
  • Decorating of the JYM Christmas Tree at our institute.