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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

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University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria · Public University

DE #33 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1975
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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
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HO University of Hohenheim logo

University of Hohenheim

Hohenheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #47 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1818
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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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Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

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

Freiberg, Saxony · Public University

DE #74 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1765
21
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RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #78 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
2023

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Bayreuth, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, University of Hohenheim. 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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