DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
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 #74
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1765
27
RP
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University
DE #78
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2023
DE #84
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1850
29
HE
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #92
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1868
DE #100
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
31
HO
Stralsund University of Applied Sciences
Stralsund, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · University of Applied Sciences
DE #108
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
32
HO
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #111
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1964
33
HN
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Nordhausen, Thuringia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #113
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1997
DE #121
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #130
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1968
36
TH
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences
Friedberg, Hesse · University of Applied Sciences
DE #134
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
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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 Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau. 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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