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37 Best Materials Engineering Master's Universities in Germany

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

37 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
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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
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TF TU Bergakademie Freiberg logo

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Freiberg, Saxony · Public University

DE #74 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1765
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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
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TU Dortmund University

Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #130 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1968
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Aalen University

Aalen, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #133 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1962

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Siegen, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Materials Engineering 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 Materials Engineering 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 Materials Engineering at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Materials Engineering 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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