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101 Best Business & Management Master's Universities in Germany

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

101 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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LE Leuphana University Lüneburg logo

Leuphana University Lüneburg

Lüneburg, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #60 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1946
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TH Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt logo

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #69 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994
42
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
44
TF TU Bergakademie Freiberg logo

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Freiberg, Saxony · Public University

DE #74 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1765
45
VI European University Viadrina logo

European University Viadrina

Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg · Public University

DE #75 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
48
HF Furtwangen University logo

Furtwangen University

Furtwangen, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences

DE #84 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1850

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Business & Management?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Leuphana University Lüneburg, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Business & Management 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 & Management 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 & Management at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Business & Management 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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