DE #69
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1994
20 Best Public Administration Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Public Administration, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
20 universities · ranked best first
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DE #75
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
15
HH
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences
Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences
DE #85
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1961
DE #93
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2003
17
HO
Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
Osnabrück, Lower Saxony · University of Applied Sciences
DE #123
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #125
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1990
DE #130
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1968
DE #145
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1830
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Public Administration?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, European University Viadrina, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Public Administration 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 Public Administration 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 Public Administration at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Public Administration 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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