DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
11 Best Education Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Education, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
11 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #23
QS World #461
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1402
DE #29
QS World #511
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1966
DE #31
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
DE #32
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
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 #51
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1970
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
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JU
Jade University of Applied Sciences Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth
Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #170
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Education?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Universität Dresden, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, University of Konstanz. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Education 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 Education 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 Education at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Education 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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