Universities in Germany for international students

Wondering which are the universities in Germany for international students? We’ve compiled a list of english universities in Germany.

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Updated on 5 Aug 2024
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German universities are keeping pace with the mobility of international students. They've realised what's important for international students moving to Germany is having variety of study programmes in English. This has opened doors for international students wanting to study at universities in Germany.

But what are the learning opportunities for international students who don’t speak German? Which universities offer English-taught degrees at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels? We’ve narrowed the list to the best English-taught degrees in Germany so you can make the correct choice.

German universities in English

The vision of German universities centres on creating tomorrow's top managers, and in times of globalisation, programmes in English at (leading) universities in Germany are essential to realising this dream. To meet this demand, an increasing number of German universities are including English-taught degrees in their curriculum.

So, for international students who would rather tackle the 4Ps in Marketing in English than deal with the declensions of German words, there’re plenty of study programmes in English in Germany.

At a glance at the universities in Germany, it's evident that the vast majority of degree programmes are still taught in German, but according to the DAAD (German academic exchange service),

Around 172 Bachelor's programmes at German universities are now taught in English.

A paradise for every international student who wants to study at a German university without any proficiency in German!

Are universities in Germany for international students free?

Yes, universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees to their domestic or international students. In 2014, 16 federal states in Germany abolished tuition fees at public universities. For you, this means that at public universities, all you have to pay is a small fee to cover the bureaucratic formalities and a minor contribution. In return, you will receive a semester ticket which entitles you to use public transport 'for free'.

Good news: Tuition fees belong to the past!

Bad news: Private universities are pioneers in English-taught programmes, and they have hefty tuition fees.

Best universities for international students in Germany

To give you a better grasp of the range of universities in Germany that teach in English, it's worth first having a brief overview of the best universities for international students in Germany.

List of universities in Germany for international students:

  • Technical University of Munich
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Free University of Berlin
  • RWTH Aachen University
  • Berlin Institute of Technology
  • University of Munster
  • Hamburg University of Technology
  • University of Hamburg
  • Schiller International University
  • Munich University of Applied Sciences

Tip: When looking for degrees taught in English, check out the universities in the bigger cities, as they’re more likely to have international courses.

The Bachelor's degrees in Germany taught in English

We have compiled a list of universities in Germany for international students, with a focus on the cities of Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt am Main. Here you'll find a shortlist of private and public universities. So, let’s dive into the different bachelor degrees in Germany taught in English.

UniversityStudiesPrivate or publicTuition fees / semester
Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts & TechnologyElectronic Music Production, Sound Engineering, Film Production, Acting, Digital Arts, VFX, AnimationPrivate€10,750- €11,750
Freie Universität BerlinBachelor of Arts in North American StudiesPublicNone
HTW BerlinBachelor International Business (BIB)PublicNone
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht BerlinBusiness Administration/ International Service Management (BA)PublicNone
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht BerlinInternational Business Management (BA)PublicNone
SRH Berlin (University of Applied Science)International Business Administration (BA)Private€690-€790/ month (EU/EEA incl. Western Balkans, Ukraine, Switzerland),€4725-€53355/ semester (Non-EU/ Non-EEA)
Hochschule Fresenius (University of Applied Science)Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (with internship)Private€750/monthly (EU) - €820/monthly (non-EU)
Hamburg University of Applied ScienceBsc Information EngineeringPublicNone
Hamburg University of TechnologyEngineering SciencePublicNone
Technische Universität MunichManagement & Technology (BSc)PublicNone
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied ScienceInternational Business Management (BA)Private€950/monthly (EU)-€1,020/monthly (non-EU)
Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementBusiness Administration (BSc)Private€7,700/semester
International School of Management (ISM)Finance & Management (BSc)Private€5,700/semester

Master's degrees in Germany taught in English

Different from the search for English-taught Bachelor programmes in Germany, you'll soon discover that most universities offering Master’s degrees in English charge tuition fees. That’s because the majority of available degrees are in private universities.

You might also realise that there's a much wider choice of Master's programmes in Germany taught in English compared to Bachelor's programmes. The Freie Universität in Berlin is a great example: just 1 Bachelor's programme in English and 20 Master's programmes.

UniversityStudiesPrivate or publicTuition fees / semester
Freie Universität BerlinBiochemistry (MSc), Data Science (MSc), Medical Neuroscience (MSc), Sociology - European Societies (MA)PublicNone
HTW Berlin Business Administration and Engineering (MBA)Public€12,500
HTW BerlinInternational Business (MA)PublicNone
HTW BerlinProfessional IT Business & DigitalizationPublic€14,250
HTW BerlinProject Management and Data SciencePublic€16,000
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht BerlinBusiness Intelligence and Process Management, International Marketing Management, Political Economy of European IntegrationPublicNone
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und RechtPolitical Economy of European IntegrationPublicNone
SRH Berlin (University of Applied Science)Computer Science - Focus on Cyber SecurityPrivate€790/ month (EU/EEA), €6,800/ Semester (Non-EU/ Non-EEA)
SRH Berlin (University of Applied Science)Renewable Energy, Water and Waster ManagementPrivate€790/ month (EU/EEA), €6,800/ Semester (Non-EU/ Non-EEA)
Humboldt UniversityBusiness Administration (MSc), International Health (MSc)PublicNone
Hamburg University of Applied ScienceBiomedical Engineering (MSc)PublicNone
Bucerius Law School, HamburgBucerius Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB)Private€25,000
Technische University MunichBiomedical Neuroscience (MSc)PublicNone
Munich University of Applied ScienceBusiness Administration: Digital Technology ManagementPublicNone
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MunichEvolution, Ecology and Systematics (MSc)PublicNone
Frankfurt University of Applied ScienceInformation Technology (IT)PublicNone
Goethe University FrankfurtLLM Legal Theory (with the European Academy of Legal Theory)Public€7,200
Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementApplied Data SciencePrivate€35,500

Not yet the best match? Use the DAAD search engine, which has put together a full list of universities in Germany for international students.

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