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Universities in Germany
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Higher Education in Germany
Germany's higher education system is internationally prominent, comprising 560 institutions including universities (Universitaten), universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and specialized arts and music colleges. Public universities are largely tuition-free, including for international students at most state universities. The German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat) oversees quality, and the Excellence Strategy has elevated several universities to global research prominence.
Mittweida University
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Munich University of Music & Theater
Anhalt University
Ernst Abbe University Jena
Wildau University of Technology
West Saxon University of Zwickau
Emden Leer University
Harz University
Mainz University
University
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
East Westphalia Lippe University of Technology
Pforzheim University
Kiel University of Applied Sciences
Konstanz University
University of Applied Sciences Fresenius
Rhine Waal University
Freiburg University of Education
Jade College
Trier University
Alice Salomon University Berlin
Aschaffenburg Technical University
Coburg University
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Berlin School of Business & Innovation
Ludwigsburg University of Education
Hof University
Neubrandenburg University
Merseburg University
University of Speyer
Landshut University
Kempten University
Brandenburg University of Technology
East Bavarian Technical University Amberg Weiden
Erfurt University of Applied Sciences
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Burg Giebichenstein University of Art & Design Hall
University of Applied Sciences Europe
HafenCity University Hamburg
Rosenheim Technical University
Lubeck University of Technology
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Folkwang University of the Arts
Lutheran Theological University Oberursel
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Hanover University of Music & Theater
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Catholic Foundation University of Applied Sciences Munich
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CODE University of Applied Sciences
Karlsruhe State University of Design
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Leipzig University of Graphics & Book Arts
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Macromedia University of Media Munich
Wedel University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg University of Fine Arts
Westphalian University
Berlin Weissensee School of Art
International Psychoanalytic University
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Hamburg University of Music & Theater
Bochum University
Karlsruhe University of Education
Franz Liszt University of Music Weimar
Geisenheim University
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Magdeburg Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Bremerhaven University
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Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for Sport & Management
Braunschweig University of Fine Arts
State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart
Bucerius Law School
Stralsund University
Berlin Psychological University
Catholic University of North Rhine Westphalia
Schwabisch Gmund University of Education
Stuttgart University of Music
Munich Business School
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Leipzig University of Music & Theater
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Hamburg University of Health & Medical Professions
Hanns Eisler University of Music Berlin
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Cologne University of Music & Dance
Schmalkalden University
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International School of New Media University of Lubeck
Dusseldorf Art Academy
Freiburg University of Music
Offenbach am Main College of Design
Robert Schumann University Dusseldorf
Mobile University
Medium sized technical college
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Ludwigshafen University of Economics & Society
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Tubingen Church Music University
Weingarten University of Education
IU dual studies
Ruhr West University
Ansbach University
IU International University of Applied Sciences
IST College of Management
Biberach University
HFH Hamburg Distance University
Schwabisch Gmund University of Design
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Munich University of Television & Film
Albstadt Sigmaringen University
Merz Academy School of Design
Dresden University of Fine Arts
Philosophical Theological University of St Georgen
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Guelph Academy
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University of Music & Performing Arts Frankfurt am Main
Karlsruhe University of Music
College of Health
Detmold University of Music
West Coast University of Applied Sciences
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Berlin University of Health & Medicine
Bingen Technical University
Nordhausen University
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Ernst Busch Berlin Academy of Dramatic Arts
Wurzburg University of Music
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Rostock University of Music & Theater
Lubeck University of Music
European Distance Learning University Hamburg
Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts
Evangelical University of Social Work Dresden
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Mannheim State University of Music & Performing Arts
Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane
Catholic University of Social Affairs Berlin
Muthesius Art College
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Northern Institute of Technology Management
Rottenburg University of Forestry
Evangelical University of Applied Sciences Berlin
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Ludwigsburg University of Administration & Finance
Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg University of Social Affairs
Allensbach University of Konstanz
Nuremberg University of Music
Kehl University
Evangelical University of Freiburg
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Karlsruhe State Academy of Fine Arts
Evangelical University of Ludwigsburg
Evangelical University of Rhineland Westphalia Lippe
Bremen University of Public Administration
North Rhine Westphalia University of Applied Sciences for Legal Administration
Munster Art Academy
Evangelical University of Darmstadt
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHWB Ravensburg
Friedensau Theological University
BSP Business School Berlin University of Management
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International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef Bonn
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Beuth University of Technology BHT Berlin
Catholic University of Mainz
EBZ Business School
Philosophical Theological University of St Augustin
Fliedner University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf
bbw college
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Schwabisch Hall University of Applied Sciences University of Design
Trossingen State University of Music
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University of Applied Sciences for Administration & Services in Schleswig Holstein
University of the Sparkasse Finance Group Bonn
University of the Arts in Social Ottersberg
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North Rhine Westphalia University of Police & Public Administration
Dresden University of Applied Sciences
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PROVADIS School of International Management & Technology
Diakonia University of Applied Sciences
Hanover University of Applied Sciences for Economics
Weserbergland University
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DHGS German University for Health & Sport
Acre University
VICTORIA International University
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Regensburg University of Catholic Church Music & Music Pedagogy
Leibniz University of Applied Sciences Hannover
Natural Science Technical Academy Isny
IB University of Berlin
Philosophical Theological University of Munster
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Trier University of Applied Sciences Environment Campus Birkenfeld
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Evangelical University
Wuppertal Church University
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHWB Stuttgart
Evangelical Church Music University Halle an der Saale
Reutlingen Theological Seminary
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College of Popular Arts
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Wannsee School
Bayreuth University of Evangelical Church Music
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German French University
Brand University of Applied Sciences
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHBW Heidenheim
Bundesbank University Home page
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Distance learning computer science, mechatronics & electrical engineering
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Graduate School of Neural & Behavioral Sciences International Max Planck Research School
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Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
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SRH University of Applied Sciences for Health Gera
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European College of Liberal Arts ECLA
VWA University
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHBW Karlsruhe
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHBW Lorrach
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Dresden International University
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University of Economics, Technology & Culture
Jacobs University Bremen
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHWB Villingen Schwenningen
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Apollon University of Health Economics
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Evangelical Church District Association of Silesian Upper Lusatia
Herford University of Church Music
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Saxony Glauchau Vocational Academy
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University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration
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Bautzen State Academy of Studies
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Thuringia Vocational Academy Dresden
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Freiburg University of Art, Design & Popular Music
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ISS International Business School of Service Management
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Baden Wurttemberg Cooperative State University DHWB Mosbach
Technical University of Kaiserslautern
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University of Applied Sciences for nursing professions in the healthcare sector in Berlin Campus Wannsee
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ESMOD International Fashion Art School
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany has approximately 400 higher education institutions, including 120 universities (Universitaeten), over 200 universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and about 50 art and music colleges. Many are publicly funded with minimal or no tuition fees.
Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees for undergraduate programs, even for international students. Students pay only a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately 150-350 EUR per semester, which often includes a public transport pass. Baden-Wuerttemberg charges 1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU students.
While many master's programs are offered in English (over 1,800 programs), most bachelor's programs are taught in German. Students typically need a B2 or C1 level in German (proven by TestDaF or DSH). English-taught programs require TOEFL or IELTS scores.