DE #1
QS World #28
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1868
12 Best Engineering PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Engineering, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
12 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #6
QS World #119
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1825
DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
DE #14
QS World #239
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1818
DE #15
QS World #312
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1829
DE #24
QS World #471
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1558
DE #39
QS World #611
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #41
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
DE #78
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2023
DE #142
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1961
11
LI
Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER)
Dresden, Saxony · Public University
DE #188
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
DE #191
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
Engineering at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Engineering?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Technische Universität Dresden. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering at PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Engineering at PhD 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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