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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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TD TU Dortmund University logo

TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #130 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1968
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Aalen University

Aalen, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #133 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1962

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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 Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences, TU Dortmund University. 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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