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7 Best Chemistry Bachelor's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Bachelor's Chemistry, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

7 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
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HH Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf logo

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #30 QS World #511 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1965
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SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
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BI Bielefeld University logo

Bielefeld University

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #37 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1969
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WU University of Wuppertal logo

University of Wuppertal

Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #58 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
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HB Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg logo

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Rheinbach, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences

DE #137 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Saarland University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Chemistry 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 Chemistry 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 Chemistry at Bachelor's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Chemistry 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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