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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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BA University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria · Public University

DE #33 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1975
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RE University of Regensburg logo

University of Regensburg

Regensburg, Bavaria · Public University

DE #36 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1962
27
BI Bielefeld University logo

Bielefeld University

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #37 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1969
28
MA Philipps-Universität Marburg logo

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, Hesse · Public University

DE #38 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1527
29
UB University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen

Bremen · Public University

DE #39 QS World #611 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
30
JG Justus Liebig University Giessen logo

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Gießen, Hesse · Public University

DE #40 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1607
31
OV Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg logo

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE #43 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1993
32
TC Technische Universität Chemnitz logo

Technische Universität Chemnitz

Chemnitz, Saxony · Public University

DE #44 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1836
33
TI Technische Universität Ilmenau logo

Technische Universität Ilmenau

Ilmenau, Thuringia · Public University

DE #45 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1894
34
KA University of Kassel logo

University of Kassel

Kassel, Hesse · Public University

DE #46 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1971
35
HO University of Hohenheim logo

University of Hohenheim

Hohenheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #47 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1818
36
PA University of Passau logo

University of Passau

Passau, Bavaria · Public University

DE #48 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1973

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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 Bayreuth, University of Regensburg, Bielefeld University. 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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