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24 Best Materials Science Master's Universities in Germany

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

24 universities · ranked best first

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KO University of Konstanz logo

University of Konstanz

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #29 QS World #511 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1966
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SA Saarland University logo

Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland · Public University

DE #31 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1948
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PO University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg · Public University

DE #32 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1991
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BA University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth, Bavaria · Public University

DE #33 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1975
17
JG Justus Liebig University Giessen logo

Justus Liebig University Giessen

Gießen, Hesse · Public University

DE #40 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1607
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PA Paderborn University logo

Paderborn University

Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #50 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1972
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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
20
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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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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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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Konstanz, Saarland University, University of Potsdam. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

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

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Materials Science 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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