DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
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
DE #61
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1957
DE #63
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1984
DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
29
HS
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #71
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2009
DE #74
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1765
DE #76
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1971
32
RP
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University
DE #78
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2023
DE #88
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1855
DE #98
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1647
DE #103
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 1982
DE #128
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- —
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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 Leuphana University Lüneburg, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. 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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