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14 Best Operations Management Master's Universities in Germany

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

14 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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RW RWTH Aachen University logo

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University

DE #5 QS World #99 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1870
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KI Karlsruhe Institute of Technology logo

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #6 QS World #119 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1825
3
TB Technische Universität Berlin logo

Technische Universität Berlin

Berlin · Public University

DE #8 QS World #147 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1879
4
TD Technische Universität Dresden logo

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Saxony · Public University

DE #13 QS World #226 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1828
5
GF Goethe University Frankfurt logo

Goethe University Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse · Public University

DE #18 QS World #356 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1914
6
MA University of Mannheim logo

University of Mannheim

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg · Public University

DE #20 QS World #401 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
€3,000/yr
Founded
1907
7
OV Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg logo

Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Public University

DE #43 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1993
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TH Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt logo

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #69 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994
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DI Deggendorf Institute of Technology logo

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Deggendorf, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences

DE #70 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1994

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Operations Management?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include RWTH Aachen University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Technische Universität Berlin. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Operations Management 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 Operations Management 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 Operations Management at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Operations Management 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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