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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

how we rank
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RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #78 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
2023
50
HA Anhalt University of Applied Sciences logo

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt · University of Applied Sciences

DE #100 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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KO University of Koblenz logo

University of Koblenz

Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #125 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1990
54
TD TU Dortmund University logo

TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #130 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1968
55
HB Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg logo

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Rheinbach, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences

DE #137 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
57
BU Bingen University of Applied Sciences logo

Bingen University of Applied Sciences

Bingen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate · University of Applied Sciences

DE #161 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1897

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, University of Koblenz. 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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