DE #70
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
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
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DE #74
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1765
DE #75
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #76
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1971
DE #77
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2002
DE #84
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1850
DE #88
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1855
DE #90
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2009
45
HE
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #92
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1868
46
TK
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #94
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #97
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1877
DE #98
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1647
Business Administration (MBA) at other levels
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 Deggendorf Institute of Technology, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, European University Viadrina. 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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