DE #19
QS World #379
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1780
51 Best Science PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Science, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
51 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #21
QS World #421
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #23
QS World #461
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1402
DE #24
QS World #471
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1558
DE #25
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1477
DE #26
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
DE #27
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1409
DE #29
QS World #511
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1966
DE #35
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1972
DE #36
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #37
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1969
DE #39
QS World #611
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Münster, Ruhr University Bochum, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD in Science 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 Science 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 Science at PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Science 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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