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59 Best Life Sciences Master's Universities in Germany

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

59 universities · ranked best first

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TB Technische Universität Braunschweig logo

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #49 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1745
38
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
39
OS Osnabrück University logo

Osnabrück University

Osnabrück, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #52 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1974
40
SI University of Siegen logo

University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #53 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
41
RO University of Rostock logo

University of Rostock

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #54 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1419
42
GR University of Greifswald logo

University of Greifswald

Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #56 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1456
43
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
44
LE Leuphana University Lüneburg logo

Leuphana University Lüneburg

Lüneburg, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #60 QS World #901 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1946
46
DI Deggendorf Institute of Technology logo

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Deggendorf, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #70 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Universität Braunschweig, University of Augsburg, Osnabrück University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences 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 Life Sciences at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Life Sciences 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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