DE #137
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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95 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Social Sciences & Psychology, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
95 universities · ranked best first
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DE #138
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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87
WU
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
Freising, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences
DE #139
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #140
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1996
89
TH
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nuremberg, Bavaria · University of Applied Sciences
DE #143
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #145
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1830
DE #147
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1971
92
OU
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia · University of Applied Sciences
DE #148
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1971
DE #162
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #167
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #178
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 2021
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf 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 Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Social Sciences & Psychology 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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