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47 Best Finance Master's Universities in Germany

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

47 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
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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
15
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
16
SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
AU University of Augsburg logo

University of Augsburg

Augsburg, Bavaria · Public University

DE #51 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1970
24
TR University of Trier logo

University of Trier

Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #57 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1970

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Ulm University, Leipzig University, Kiel University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Finance 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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