DE #127
Admissions open
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- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
17 Best Medicine & Health Sciences PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Medicine & Health Sciences, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
17 universities · ranked best first
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DE #142
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1961
DE #175
Admissions open
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DE #199
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- No tuition fees
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The Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University
DE #207
Admissions open
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Medicine & Health Sciences?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Hannover Medical School, Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Medicine & Health 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 Medicine & Health 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 Medicine & Health Sciences at PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Medicine & Health Sciences at PhD 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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