DE #35
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1972
31 Best International Relations Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's International Relations, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
31 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #36
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #38
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1527
DE #43
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1993
DE #46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #50
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1972
DE #52
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #59
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1860
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
DE #65
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2003
DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
DE #75
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
International Relations at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's International Relations?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Regensburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in International Relations 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 International Relations 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 International Relations at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for International Relations 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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