The invention discloses a method for acquiring MBMS access information comprising: in a modification period, upon receiving an MBMS access information message transmitted from a network a UE initiating a corresponding procedure according to its state; if completing the corresponding procedure successfully, the UE stopping receiving a further MBMS access information messages; if not completing the corresponding procedure successfully the UE continuing acquiring further MBMS access information messages. The method facilitates the UE to automatically control MBMS access information acquiring procedure, and further reduces energy consumption of the UE to the maximum extent.