DE #142
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1961
24 Best Chemie Promotion Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Promotion Chemie, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
24 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #173
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #184
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #185
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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17
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Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute
Jena, Thuringia · Public University
DE #187
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #191
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #198
Admissions open
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- No tuition fees
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DE #199
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #200
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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22
MP
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg · Public University
DE #201
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
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DE #203
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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24
MP
The Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia · Public University
DE #207
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Promotion Chemie?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Hannover Medical School, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Promotion in Chemie 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 Chemie 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 Chemistry at Promotion level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Chemistry at Promotion 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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