Compare 62 Master's Development Studies programs across German universities — with tuition, duration, study mode and entry requirements.
University of Passau
Zeppelin University
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
University of Freiburg
HTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences
Leibniz University Hannover
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
University of Göttingen
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences
European University Viadrina
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Development Studies 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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