DE #10
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1477
14 Best Computer Science & IT PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Computer Science & IT, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
14 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #11
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1919
DE #12
QS World #201
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1737
DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
DE #19
QS World #379
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1780
DE #27
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1409
DE #31
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
DE #32
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #48
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
10
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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
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
DE #142
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1961
Computer Science & IT at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Computer Science & IT?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Tübingen, University of Hamburg, University of Göttingen. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Computer Science & IT 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 Computer Science & IT 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 Computer Science & IT at PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Computer Science & IT at PhD 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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