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56 Best Economics Master's Universities in Germany

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

56 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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University of Münster logo

University of Münster

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #19 QS World #379 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1780
14
MA University of Mannheim logo

University of Mannheim

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #20 QS World #401 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1907
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RU Ruhr University Bochum logo

Ruhr University Bochum

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #21 QS World #421 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1962
17
UJ Friedrich Schiller University Jena logo

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Jena, Thuringia · Public University

DE #24 QS World #471 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1558
18
JM Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #25 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1477
19
UL Ulm University logo

Ulm University

Ulm, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #26 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1967
20
LE Leipzig University logo

Leipzig University

Leipzig, Saxony · Public University

DE #27 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1409
21
CK Kiel University logo

Kiel University

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein · Public University

DE #28 QS World #501 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1665
22
KO University of Konstanz logo

University of Konstanz

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #29 QS World #511 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1966
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HH Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf logo

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #30 QS World #511 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1965
24
PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Münster, University of Mannheim, Ruhr University Bochum. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master'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 Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Economics 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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