DE #1
QS World #28
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1868
42 Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Mechanical Engineering, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
42 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #5
QS World #99
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1870
DE #6
QS World #119
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1825
DE #8
QS World #147
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1879
DE #9
QS World #179
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1457
DE #11
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1919
DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
DE #15
QS World #312
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1829
DE #21
QS World #421
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #22
QS World #431
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1877
DE #24
QS World #471
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1558
DE #26
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Mechanical Engineering?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Mechanical 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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