DE #40
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1607
36 Best Area Studies Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Area Studies, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
36 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
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 #50
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1972
DE #51
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1970
DE #52
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #75
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #98
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1647
33
HF
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences
Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein · University of Applied Sciences
DE #109
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1886
DE #110
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
36
WH
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Zwickau, Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #152
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1897
Area Studies at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Area Studies?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Justus Liebig University Giessen, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, University of Passau. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Area Studies 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 Area Studies 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 Area Studies at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Area Studies 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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