DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
54 Best Humanities & Theology Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Humanities & Theology, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
54 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #130
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1968
DE #150
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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WH
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Zwickau, Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #152
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1897
53
LU
Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
Ludwigshafen, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University
DE #172
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1965
54
UE
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg · Public University
DE #209
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1825
Humanities & Theology at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Humanities & Theology?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, TU Dortmund University, International University SDI München. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Humanities & Theology 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 Humanities & Theology 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 Humanities & Theology at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Humanities & Theology 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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