DE #4
QS World #98
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
20 Best Social Sciences & Psychology PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Social Sciences & Psychology, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
20 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #11
QS World #191
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1919
DE #14
QS World #239
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1818
DE #16
QS World #337
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1743
DE #20
QS World #401
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1907
DE #21
QS World #421
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #24
QS World #471
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1558
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 #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 #41
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1973
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Social Sciences & Psychology?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Freie Universität Berlin, University of Hamburg, University of Bonn. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD 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 PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Social Sciences & Psychology 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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