2,904 Best Programs in Germany
There are 2,904 programs in Germany, spread across 326 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Technical University of Munich, Technische Universität München and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
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How these courses are ranked
38 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (Technical University of Munich) to #601 (Universität des Saarlandes); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646. 124 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Inside the course list
By level: 1,570 bachelor's, 1,177 master's, 56 professional and 17 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Business & Management (619), Engineering (542), Computer Science & IT (266) and Social Sciences & Psychology (219). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 26 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (72% of courses with a stated intake). Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg offers the widest choice, with 138 of these courses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top universities in Germany?
Technical University of Munich (QS World #22), Technische Universität München (QS World #22) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Which is the cheapest university in Germany?
Of those with published fees, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
How long does a course take in Germany?
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
When do courses start in Germany?
Fall is the main intake — 75% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Which university has the most courses in Germany?
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, with 138, ahead of Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (103).
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