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59 Best Economics & Public Policy Master's Universities in Germany

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

59 universities · ranked best first

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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
2
FB Freie Universität Berlin logo

Freie Universität Berlin

Berlin · Public University

DE #4 QS World #98 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
3
HB Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin logo

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Berlin · Public University

DE #7 QS World #120 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1810
4
TB Technische Universität Berlin logo

Technische Universität Berlin

Berlin · Public University

DE #8 QS World #147 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1879
5
University of Tübingen logo

University of Tübingen

Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #10 QS World #191 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1477
6
UH University of Hamburg logo

University of Hamburg

Hamburg · Public University

DE #11 QS World #191 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1919
7
University of Göttingen logo

University of Göttingen

Göttingen, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #12 QS World #201 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1737
8
TD Technische Universität Dresden logo

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Saxony · Public University

DE #13 QS World #226 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1828
9
BO University of Bonn logo

University of Bonn

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #14 QS World #239 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1818
11
CO University of Cologne logo

University of Cologne

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #17 QS World #344 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1388
12
GF Goethe University Frankfurt logo

Goethe University Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse · Public University

DE #18 QS World #356 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1914

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Economics & Public Policy?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Economics & Public Policy 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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