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19 Best Civil Engineering Master's Universities in Germany

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

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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University of Lübeck logo

University of Lübeck

Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #55 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1964
14
BW Bauhaus-Universität Weimar logo

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar

Weimar, Thuringia · Public University

DE #59 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1860
15
TF TU Bergakademie Freiberg logo

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Freiberg, Saxony · Public University

DE #74 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1765
16
HF Flensburg University of Applied Sciences logo

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein · University of Applied Sciences

DE #109 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1886
17
ER University of Erfurt logo

University of Erfurt

Erfurt, Thuringia · Public University

DE #124 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1379
18
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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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Lübeck, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, TU Bergakademie Freiberg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Civil 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 Civil 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 Civil Engineering at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Civil 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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