Germany — university guide
The 91 universities in Germany in 2026
An informative guide to the 91 higher education institutions in Germany: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
91
Universities
68
Public
23
Private
#35
Best ranking
Technical University of Munich
1,600 EUR
Min bachelor fee
60
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Germany
Based on the 77 universities in Germany that published their fees.
Min1,600 EURMax36,375 EUR
Universities in Germany: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
68
Public universities
The public institutions in Germany
68universities
23
Private universities
The private institutions in Germany
23universities
65
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
65universities
77
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
77universities
91
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
91universities
60
Programs
Fields offered in Germany
60programs
List of universities in Germany in 2026
91 universities listedBiTS University of Applied Sciences
Private9 9 programs· Private German university specializing in applied sciences, management, and digital technologies.
BTK University of Art & Design
Private5 5 programs· Private German university specializing in arts, design, and digital media.
Bard College Berlin
Private10 10 programs· Private German liberal arts college offering interdisciplinary programs in humanities and social sciences.
Constructor University
#520Private11 11 programs· Private international German university focused on sciences, technology, and interdisciplinary studies.
EBS University of Business and Law
Private10 10 programs· Private German university of excellence in economics, law, and management.
Berlin School of Business & Innovation
Private9 9 programs· Private international German school offering innovative programs in management and entrepreneurship.
GISMA Business School
Private9 9 programs· Private international German school specializing in management, finance, and digital technologies.
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Private10 10 programs· Private German leader in finance, management, and economics in Europe’s financial capital.
Hannover Medical School
Public7 7 programs· Renowned public German medical school specializing in medical research and healthcare.
Hertie School
Private7 7 programs· Private German school specializing in political science and public management.
International School of Management
Private10 10 programs· Private German business school offering international programs in economics and management.
Hochschule Fresenius
Private10 10 programs· Private German university offering diverse programs in applied sciences, economics, and health.
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
Private9 9 programs· Private German university specializing in media, design, and digital media management.
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Private8 8 programs· Private German university offering programs in management, communication, and design.
SRH University Hamm
Private7 7 programs· Private German university specializing in economics, management, and logistics.
SRH University Heidelberg
Private8 8 programs· Private German university offering professional programs in management and health.
Technical University of Applied Sciences Ingolstadt
Public9 9 programs· Public German technical university specializing in engineering, computer science, and management.
ESMT Berlin
Private7 7 programs· Private German school of management and technology, ranked among Europe’s best business schools.
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Private9 9 programs· Renowned private German business school specializing in MBA and entrepreneurship programs.
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences
Private7 7 programs· Private German university specializing in management and psychology.
Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln
Private7 7 programs· Private German university specializing in economics and management.
University of Hagen
#628Public8 8 programs· Public German university, leader in distance education.
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
#1020Public10 10 programs· Public German interdisciplinary university specializing in natural sciences and engineering.
Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Public7 7 programs· Public German university specializing in theology and social sciences.