University fees in Germany in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 91 institutions in Germany that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Germany
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Germany is 5,299 EUR per year, for the 77 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,600 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 36,375 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 77 universities
From
1,600
EUR
Average
5,299
EUR
Up to
36,375
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 76 universities
From
2,000
EUR
Average
5,467
EUR
Up to
22,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Germany
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Germany?
A bachelor's degree in Germany costs between 1,600 and 36,375 EUR per year, with an average of 5,299 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Germany?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 3,062 EUR at a public university versus 11,677 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 281.4%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Germany?
For a master's, fees range from 2,000 to 22,000 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 91 universities in Germany that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Technical University of Ilmenau
University of Bamberg
University of Greifswald
University of Paderborn
University of Augsburg
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
ESMT Berlin
University of Passau
University of Wuppertal
Technical University of Chemnitz
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
Hertie School
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt
University of Hagen
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Universität der Künste Berlin
University of Ulm
University of Würzburg
Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
Goethe University Frankfurt
University of Konstanz
University of Freiburg
University of Kassel
Technical University of Braunschweig
University of Potsdam
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Technical University of Dortmund