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6 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Professional Universities in Germany 2026

This ranks professional Medicine & Health Sciences degrees in Germany for 2026. It is for applicants comparing where to study at professional level across public universities.

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

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Professional Medicine & Health Sciences?

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

How much does a Professional in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences at Professional level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Medicine & Health Sciences at Professional 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 professional level, these options lead into applied study and practice in Medicine & Health Sciences rather than a purely academic route. That suits applicants who want a career-focused degree and are choosing between institutions with different settings and programme structures.

All five universities are public. Several are based in smaller university towns, including Furtwangen, Heilbronn, Merseburg and Halle-Wittenberg, while Karlshochschule International University is in Karlsruhe. Fees are not published in the facts provided, so the cost difference between options needs to be confirmed with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, entry requirements, tuition and any additional charges. Also confirm language of instruction, application deadlines and whether the programme you want is one of the five available for this subject and year.