DE #1
QS World #28
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1868
17 Best Economics Bachelor's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Bachelor's Economics, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
17 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #8
QS World #147
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1879
DE #16
QS World #337
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1743
DE #17
QS World #344
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1388
DE #43
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1993
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
DE #61
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1957
DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
10
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Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #71
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2009
DE #76
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1971
DE #77
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2002
Economics at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Bachelor's Economics?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Technische Universität Berlin, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Economics 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 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 at Bachelor's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Economics 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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