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12 Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Bachelor's Chemical Engineering, 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
UH University of Hamburg logo

University of Hamburg

Hamburg · Public University

DE #11 QS World #191 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1919
4
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
5
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
6
TB Technische Universität Braunschweig logo

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #49 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1745

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Bachelor's Chemical Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, University of Hamburg, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering 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 Chemical Engineering 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 Chemical Engineering at Bachelor's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Chemical Engineering at Bachelor'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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