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41 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Master's Universities in Germany 2026

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

41 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UH Universität Hamburg logo

Universität Hamburg

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UH Universität Hannover logo

Universität Hannover

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Founded
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UH Universität Hildesheim logo

Universität Hildesheim

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UK Universität Kassel logo

Universität Kassel

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UK Universität Köln logo

Universität Köln

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UL Universität Leipzig logo

Universität Leipzig

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UP Universität Paderborn logo

Universität Paderborn

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UP Universität Passau logo

Universität Passau

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UR Universität Regensburg logo

Universität Regensburg

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UR Universität Rostock logo

Universität Rostock

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, Universität Hamburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Social Sciences & Psychology at Master'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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