DE #8
QS World #147
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1879
11 Best Accounting Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Accounting, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
11 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #11
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1919
DE #17
QS World #344
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1388
DE #18
QS World #356
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1914
DE #20
QS World #401
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1907
DE #27
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1409
DE #43
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1993
DE #48
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
DE #70
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
DE #155
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1949
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Accounting?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Universität Berlin, University of Hamburg, University of Cologne. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Accounting cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Accounting in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Accounting at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Accounting at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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