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Universities in Germany

Free public tuition, English-taught programs, and world-class research. Explore top universities by level and field — for both Bachelor's and Master's.

English-taught Master's programs. All public universities below charge no tuition (only a €150–350 semester fee). Apply via uni-assist.de. Rankings are QS World University Rankings unless noted. Full Master's roadmap →

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TU Munich (TUM)

📍 Munich

M.Sc. InformaticsQS Top 50 CS

2

RWTH Aachen University

📍 Aachen

M.Sc. Computer ScienceQS Top 100 CS

3

KIT Karlsruhe

📍 Karlsruhe

M.Sc. Computer ScienceQS Top 150 CS

4

TU Berlin

📍 Berlin

M.Sc. Computer ScienceQS Top 200 CS

5

Saarland University

📍 Saarbrücken

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong research (CISPA, MPI-SWS)

6

TU Darmstadt

📍 Darmstadt

M.Sc. Computer ScienceTop CS in Germany

7

Uni Bonn

📍 Bonn

M.Sc. Computer ScienceQS Top 200

8

FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg

📍 Erlangen

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong in SE & AI

9

University of Stuttgart

📍 Stuttgart

M.Sc. Autonomous SystemsStrong robotics

10

University of Freiburg

📍 Freiburg

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong ML/Robotics

11

RPTU Kaiserslautern

📍 Kaiserslautern

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong in distributed systems & AI

12

TU Dresden

📍 Dresden

M.Sc. Distributed Systems EngineeringQS Top 300, systems research

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University of Würzburg

📍 Würzburg

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong HCI & media informatics

14

Constructor University (Jacobs)

📍 Bremen

M.Sc. Computer Science🏫 Private · ~€20–23k/yr

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University of Paderborn

📍 Paderborn

M.Sc. Computer ScienceStrong in software engineering & HPC

📌 Application Tips

• Apply via uni-assist.de for most universities, the centralised portal for international students
• Deadlines typically: January 15 (summer) and July 15 (winter, starts Oct)
• GRE / GMAT are generally not required at German public universities
• English: IELTS ≥ 6.5 or TOEFL ≥ 90 is standard — check each program's exact requirement
• The APS certificate is mandatory for Indian students, apply at least 8 weeks before your visa appointment

Most bachelor's in Germany are taught in German. English-taught bachelors exist but are far fewer, a handful of public programs plus several private / applied-science universities (which charge tuition). For German-taught public degrees you usually go via a Studienkolleg. Bachelor's routes & the 70% rule →

University of Freiburg, University College Freiburg

Public

📍 Freiburg

B.A./B.Sc. Liberal Arts & Sciences

💶 €1,500/sem (non-EU, BW)

One of very few English liberal-arts bachelors at a top public university.

Official website

University of Bayreuth

Public

📍 Bayreuth

B.A. Philosophy & Economics

💶 Free (semester fee only)

Well-known English B.A. P&E; Bavaria charges no tuition.

Official website

Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU)

Public

📍 Erlangen-Nürnberg

Selected English B.Sc. tracks

💶 Free (semester fee only)

Strong engineering & sciences; confirm English availability per program.

Official website

Bard College Berlin

Private

📍 Berlin

B.A. Humanities, Arts & Social ThoughtB.A. Economics, Politics

💶 ~€16,000–€28,000/yr

US-style liberal-arts college, fully English.

Official website

Constructor University Bremen

Private

📍 Bremen

B.Sc. Computer ScienceB.Sc. EngineeringB.Sc. BusinessB.Sc. Sciences

💶 €18,000–€23,000/yr

Fully English residential campus, small cohorts, very international.

Official website

CODE University of Applied Sciences

Private

📍 Berlin

B.Sc. Software EngineeringB.A. Product ManagementB.A. Interaction Design

💶 ~€9,800/yr

Project-based, fully English, tech-focused.

Official website

University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE)

Private

📍 Berlin · Hamburg · Potsdam

BusinessTech & Data ScienceDesign

💶 ~€10,000–€12,000/yr

Broad English bachelors at an applied-science university.

Official website

GISMA University of Applied Sciences

Private

📍 Potsdam / Berlin

B.Sc. BusinessB.Sc. Data ScienceB.Sc. Computer Science

💶 from ~€9,600/yr

English business & tech bachelors near Berlin.

Official website

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Private

📍 Frankfurt

B.Sc. Business AdministrationB.Sc. Computational Business Analytics

💶 ~€20,000/yr

Top finance/business school; fully English bachelors.

Official website

SRH University

Private

📍 Heidelberg · Berlin

B.Sc. Computer ScienceB.A. International BusinessEngineering

💶 €7,000–€14,000/yr

Applied, English bachelors across several cities.

Official website

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Private

📍 Multiple / Online

B.Sc. Computer ScienceB.Sc. Data ScienceB.A. BusinessB.Sc. AI

💶 ~€259/month

Largest English bachelor catalogue & cheapest — but a student visa can be refused for online-only study.

Official website

📌 Before you apply for a Bachelor's

• Public + German-taught is the free, well-respected default — but it usually needs a Studienkolleg and C1 German (DSH-2 / TestDaF).
• Private + English gets you started in English immediately, but costs €8k–€23k/year.
• From Winter 2026/27 you need ≥70% in Class XII for the Studienkolleg & direct routes.
• Avoid online-only programs, they risk a student-visa refusal.
• The APS certificate is mandatory regardless of route.

Bachelor's roadmap

Studienkolleg, JEE, the 70% rule, visa

Master's roadmap

uni-assist, APS, blocked account, visa

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and may not reflect the latest rules, fees or requirements. Always check the latest information from the official sources (the relevant German authority, embassy or official website) before making any decisions.

Last updated: 19 July 2026