DE #39
QS World #611
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
40 Best Public Policy Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Public Policy, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
40 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #40
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1607
DE #43
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1993
DE #46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #48
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
DE #52
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1974
DE #53
QS World #801
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1972
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
DE #65
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- —
- Founded
- 2003
DE #90
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2009
DE #98
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1647
DE #124
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1379
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Public Policy?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Bremen, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Public Policy 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 Policy 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 Policy at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Public Policy 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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