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91 Best Business Administration (MBA) Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Business Administration (MBA), ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

91 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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MA University of Mannheim logo

University of Mannheim

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #20 QS World #401 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1907
15
JM Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #25 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1477
16
UL Ulm University logo

Ulm University

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #26 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1967
17
LE Leipzig University logo

Leipzig University

Leipzig, Saxony · Public University

DE #27 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1409
18
SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
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PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
20
UD University of Duisburg-Essen logo

University of Duisburg-Essen

Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #35 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
21
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
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MA Philipps-Universität Marburg logo

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, Hesse · Public University

DE #38 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1527
23
UB University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen

Bremen · Public University

DE #39 QS World #611 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
24
OV Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg logo

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE #43 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1993

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Business Administration (MBA)?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Mannheim, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA) at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Business Administration (MBA) 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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