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5 Best Forestry Master's Universities in Germany

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

5 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
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FR University of Freiburg logo

University of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #9 QS World #179 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1457
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University of Göttingen logo

University of Göttingen

Göttingen, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #12 QS World #201 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1737
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TD Technische Universität Dresden logo

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Saxony · Public University

DE #13 QS World #226 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1828

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, University of Freiburg, University of Göttingen. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Forestry 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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