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30 Best Chemical Engineering Master's Universities in Germany

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

30 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
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
RW RWTH Aachen University logo

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #5 QS World #99 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1870
3
TB Technische Universität Berlin logo

Technische Universität Berlin

Berlin · Public University

DE #8 QS World #147 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1879
4
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
5
ST University of Stuttgart logo

University of Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #15 QS World #312 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1829
7
University of Münster logo

University of Münster

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #19 QS World #379 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1780
8
RU Ruhr University Bochum logo

Ruhr University Bochum

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #21 QS World #421 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1962
10
UJ Friedrich Schiller University Jena logo

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Jena, Thuringia · Public University

DE #24 QS World #471 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1558
11
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
12
CK Kiel University logo

Kiel University

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #28 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1665

Chemical Engineering at other levels

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Technische Universität Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master'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 Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Chemical Engineering 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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