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Study in Germany

Free Tuition at World-Class Universities

Capital

Berlin

Language

German

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Population

83 Million

Area

357,386 km²

Timezone

CET (GMT+1)

Why Study in Germany?

Free Tuition

Public universities in Germany offer tuition-free education for all students, including international students. Only small semester fees apply.

World-Class Education

German universities consistently rank among the best globally, known for excellence in Engineering, Sciences, and Research.

Strong Economy

Europe's largest economy offers excellent job opportunities, especially in automotive, engineering, and technology sectors.

English Programs

Over 1,500 English-taught programs available, especially at Master's level, making it accessible for international students.

Work Opportunities

Students can work 120 full days or 240 half days per year. Graduates can stay 18 months to find employment.

Research Excellence

Home to numerous Nobel Prize winners and cutting-edge research institutions with strong industry partnerships.

Top Universities in Germany

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)

Founded: 1472

One of Europe's premier academic and research institutions, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. Known for excellence in Medicine, Law, and Humanities with a strong international outlook.

Faculties (18 Faculties)

  • Faculty of Catholic Theology
  • Faculty of Protestant Theology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of History and the Arts
  • Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion
  • Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
  • Faculty of Cultural Studies
  • Faculty of Languages and Literatures
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics
  • Faculty of Physics
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Biology
  • Faculty of Geosciences

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Program Fee (EUR)
All Bachelor's Programs €150 (semester fee only)
All Master's Programs €150 (semester fee only)
Medicine €150 (semester fee only)
MBA Programs (private) €15,000 - €30,000/year

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Founded: 1868

One of Europe's top technical universities, ranked #1 in Germany for Engineering and Technology. Known for strong industry connections, innovation, and entrepreneurship with numerous spin-off companies.

Schools (7 Schools)

  • School of Computation, Information and Technology
  • School of Engineering and Design
  • School of Natural Sciences
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Medicine and Health
  • School of Management
  • School of Social Sciences and Technology

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Program Fee (EUR)
Engineering Programs €144 (semester fee only)
Computer Science €144 (semester fee only)
Natural Sciences €144 (semester fee only)
Executive MBA €40,000 - €50,000 (total)

Heidelberg University

Founded: 1386

Germany's oldest university and one of the most prestigious in Europe. Known for excellence in research, particularly in Life Sciences, Physics, and Medicine. Multiple Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and faculty.

Faculties (12 Faculties)

  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Modern Languages
  • Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences
  • Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
  • Faculty of Biosciences
  • Faculty of Medicine Heidelberg
  • Faculty of Medicine Mannheim

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Program Fee (EUR)
All Programs (EU students) €171 (semester fee only)
All Programs (Non-EU students) €1,500/semester + fees
Medicine €1,500/semester (Non-EU)

Humboldt University of Berlin

Founded: 1810

One of Berlin's oldest universities, founded by Wilhelm von Humboldt. Known for its contributions to modern university education model and excellence in Humanities and Sciences. Alumni include Albert Einstein and Karl Marx.

Faculties (9 Faculties)

  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities I (Philosophy, History, European Ethnology)
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities II (Languages, Literature, Arts)
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities III (Social Sciences, Cultural Studies)
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences I (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences II (Biology, Psychology)
  • Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
  • Charité - Berlin University Medicine

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Program Fee (EUR)
All Bachelor's Programs €315 (semester fee only)
All Master's Programs €315 (semester fee only)
Medicine (Charité) €315 (semester fee only)

University of Freiburg

Founded: 1457

One of Germany's oldest and most renowned universities, located in a beautiful city in the Black Forest. Known for excellence in Environmental Sciences, Medicine, and Humanities with a strong focus on sustainability.

Faculties (11 Faculties)

  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Philology
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
  • Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Biology
  • Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Program Fee (EUR)
All Programs (EU students) €161 (semester fee only)
All Programs (Non-EU students) €1,500/semester + fees
Environmental Sciences €1,500/semester (Non-EU)

Living Costs in Germany

Accommodation

Student Dormitory €200 - €400/month
Shared Apartment (WG) €300 - €500/month
Private Apartment €500 - €900/month

Food & Groceries

Monthly Food Budget €200 - €300/month
Meal at Mensa €3 - €5

Transportation

Semester Ticket €150 - €300/semester
Single Ticket €2 - €3

Health Insurance

Public Insurance (under 30) €110/month
Private Insurance €80 - €150/month

Estimated Monthly Budget

€800 - €1,000

*Blocked account requirement: €11,208/year (€934/month)

German Language Courses

Most universities offer intensive German language courses (Studienkolleg) for students who wish to study in German. Many programs also available in English.

Duration

1 Year (Studienkolleg)

Fees

€0 - €5,000/year

Required Level

B2 - C1 (TestDaF/DSH)