DE #41
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
38 Best Biology Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Biology, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
38 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 #46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #47
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1818
DE #52
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #56
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1456
31
RP
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University
DE #78
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2023
DE #100
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #125
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1990
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
DE #130
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1968
36
BU
Bingen University of Applied Sciences
Bingen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate · University of Applied Sciences
DE #161
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1897
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Biology?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, University of Kassel. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Biology 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 Biology 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 Biology at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Biology 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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