DE #13
QS World #226
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1828
13 Best Bildung Master Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master Bildung, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
13 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 #29
QS World #511
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1966
DE #31
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
DE #32
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
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 #51
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1970
DE #60
QS World #901
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1946
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master Bildung?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Technische Universität Dresden, 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 Master in Bildung 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 Bildung 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 Education at Master level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Education at Master 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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