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12 Best Built Environment Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Built Environment, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

12 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
2
RW RWTH Aachen University logo

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #5 QS World #99 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1870
3
KI Karlsruhe Institute of Technology logo

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #6 QS World #119 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1825
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TD Technische Universität Dresden logo

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Saxony · Public University

DE #13 QS World #226 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1828
5
TD Technische Universität Darmstadt logo

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Darmstadt, Hesse · Public University

DE #22 QS World #431 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1877
6
RE University of Regensburg logo

University of Regensburg

Regensburg, Bavaria · Public University

DE #36 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1962
7
SI University of Siegen logo

University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #53 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
8
BW Bauhaus-Universität Weimar logo

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Weimar, Thuringia · Public University

DE #59 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1860
10
DI Deggendorf Institute of Technology logo

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Deggendorf, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #70 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Built Environment?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Built Environment 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 Built Environment 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 Built Environment at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Built Environment 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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