Expat communities in Munich

Munich is one of the most international cities in Germany. Many expats live here. The workplace is a place where people from very different backgrounds come together and enrich international exchange.

International business hub

Munich is one of Europe’s most dynamic economic and knowledge hubs. For decades, the city has attracted global companies and talents and their families. The city’s cosmopolitan character is shaped by people from over 190 nations, making Munich a forward-looking, internationally connected home.

The city's global profile is shaped by international companies, research institutions, universities, and numerous foreign chambers of commerce, trade associations, and international networks.

Over 2,000 Munich-based companies have a foreign parent company; many of these are based in other European countries, particularly Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. U.S., Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies are also particularly well represented.

The largest branches of foreign companies in Munich include Microsoft Germany (USA), Telefónica Germany (Spain), Apple (USA), Capgemini (France), NTT Data Germany (Japan), GlaxoSmithKline (UK) and Daiichi Sankyo Europe (Japan).

You will find useful contacts here.

Services provided by the City of Munich for international companies and professionals

Networks for expats and international talents

Consulates and diplomatic missions

Most of the consulates and consulate generals in southern Germany are located in Munich. These provide important services and local points of contact for expats.

Many of these diplomatic missions have their own economic departments dedicated to fostering economic relations with Munich and the Free State of Bavaria.

Diplomatic missions in Bavaria and Munich

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International schools and kindergardens

Munich offers international professionals and their families a wide range of high-quality educational opportunities tailored to the needs of multinational families.

Here you will find a selection of international schools, preschools and supplementary programmes for learning native languages.

Internationale Schulen und Kindergärten