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19 Best Automation & Control Engineering Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Automation & Control Engineering, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

19 universities · ranked best first

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Stralsund University of Applied Sciences

Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · University of Applied Sciences

DE #108 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #130 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1968

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Automation & Control Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Stralsund University of Applied Sciences, Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, TU Dortmund University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Automation & Control Engineering 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 Automation & Control Engineering 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 Automation & Control Engineering at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Automation & Control Engineering 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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