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37 Best Education Bachelor's Universities in Germany 2026

This ranks 38 universities offering Education bachelor’s degrees in Germany in 2026. It is for applicants comparing where an Education degree can lead at bachelor’s level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

37 universities · ranked best first

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HE Heidelberg University logo

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Public University

★ 70 QS World #87 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
Founded
1386
2
RW RWTH Aachen University logo

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Public University

★ 70 QS World #99 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
Founded
1870
3
HB Humboldt University of Berlin logo

Humboldt University of Berlin

Berlin, Germany · Public University

★ 65 QS World #120 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
Founded
1810

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Education?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Heidelberg University, RWTH Aachen University, Humboldt University of Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Education cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Education abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Education at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Education at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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At bachelor’s level, this is an undergraduate route into Education rather than a postgraduate specialism. It suits applicants who want a first degree and are choosing between study paths that may lead toward school-related, social, or applied education work later on.

The institutions differ in ways that affect the decision. One is in Munich, while the others in the ranked group do not have a city named in the facts. All of the named institutions in the ranked group are public. Tuition is published for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich at 450 EUR minimum, while tuition is not published for the others named in the facts.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, total tuition, admission requirements, and application deadline with the university. Also confirm which campus or city applies where a location is not named, and check whether the specific bachelor’s programme matches the kind of Education degree you want to study.