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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

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HA Anhalt University of Applied Sciences logo

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt · University of Applied Sciences

DE #100 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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UW Witten/Herdecke University logo

Witten/Herdecke University

Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia · Private University

DE #103 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
1982
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HO Stralsund University of Applied Sciences logo

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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HF Flensburg University of Applied Sciences logo

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein · University of Applied Sciences

DE #109 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1886
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BH Berliner Hochschule für Technik logo

Berliner Hochschule für Technik

Berlin · University of Applied Sciences

DE #118 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971

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 Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Witten/Herdecke University. 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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