DE #12
QS World #201
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1737
12 Best Cultural Studies Bachelor's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Bachelor's Cultural Studies, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
12 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #25
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1477
DE #32
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #33
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1975
DE #46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #48
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
8
HH
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #85
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1961
DE #97
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1877
DE #110
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #150
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
12
WH
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Zwickau, Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #152
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1897
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Bachelor's Cultural Studies?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Göttingen, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, University of Potsdam. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Cultural Studies 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 Cultural Studies 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 Cultural Studies at Bachelor's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Cultural Studies 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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