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47 Best Chemistry Master's Universities in Germany

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

47 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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GR University of Greifswald logo

University of Greifswald

Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #56 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1456
38
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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LE Leuphana University Lüneburg logo

Leuphana University Lüneburg

Lüneburg, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #60 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1946
42
RP RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau logo

RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #78 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
2023
43
KO University of Koblenz logo

University of Koblenz

Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #125 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1990
45
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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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 Master's Chemistry?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Greifswald, University of Wuppertal, Leuphana University Lüneburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Chemistry 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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