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7 Best Medicine (MD) PhD Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering PhD Medicine (MD), ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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TU Technical University of Munich logo

Technical University of Munich

Munich, Bavaria · Public University

DE #1 QS World #28 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1868
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University of Tübingen logo

University of Tübingen

Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #10 QS World #191 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1477
3
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
6
HM Hannover Medical School logo

Hannover Medical School

Hannover, Lower Saxony · Public University

DE #142 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1961

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Medicine (MD)?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technical University of Munich, University of Tübingen, Justus Liebig University Giessen. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a PhD in Medicine (MD) 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 (MD) 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 (MD) at PhD level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Medicine (MD) 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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