Top Universities and Colleges in Germany - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

About Universities in Germany

There are more than 140 universities and colleges in Germany out of which the majority of the top colleges are located in Munich, Heidelberg, Dortmund, and Berlin. The students can submit the test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE for admission to universities and colleges in Germany. According to the QS Global Rankings, some of the top-ranking colleges and universities in Germany are Technical University of Munich, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, and Heidelberg University Germany.  Some of the popular courses in Germany are MS, MIM, BBA, MBA/PGDM, and BTech. 

According to the Germany International Student Statistics 2023, 440,564 students enrolled in the German higher education sector during 2021-22. 

Universities in Germany: Highlights

Generally, the duration of courses in top universities and colleges in Germany has a duration of 12 months to 3 years. The universities and colleges in Germany offer admissions during the April and October intakes every year. 

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Germany	140+
Tuition fees of universities in Germany	Up to INR 10 L: 157 Up to INR 40 L: 177
Top streams in Germany	MS, MIM, BBA, MBA/PGDM
English language exams required	IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo
Entrance exams required	GRE/GMAT

Why Study in Germany?

Germany is home to world-class education complete with modern amenities and a major part of the country’s GDP is diverted toward the maintenance of the education system of the country. All state-owned universities (public universities) in Germany are free and do not charge tuition fees to students. 

Post Work Permit in Germany

Students who have completed their Master's in Germany (MS in Germany) are eligible to work in Germany after their studies. International students can work for up to 18 months as part of their post-study work permit in Germany. This extended period of 18 months is called a post-study work permit in Germany. During these 18 months, candidates can work on their own initiative and take on any type of work to support themselves. However, if a student wants to permanently stay in Germany, he or she can apply for an ‘EU Blue Card’ - Residence Permit as early as two years after receiving their work visa. 

Part-Time Options

International Students traveling to Germany would be allowed entry with a German Student Visa. The German student visa will allow international students a slew of benefits, the most important being to take up part-time employment along with their studies while in Germany. Some of the job sectors in Germany for international students are given as follows:

• Teaching/Graduate/Research Assistants at the University
• Support Staff/Waiters at cafes or bars.
• English Tutors
• Industrial Production Assistants

Student Visa Fee in Germany: Visa application option and cost

If the student wants to stay in Germany for more than 90 days, they are required to get a residence permit or a German Study Visa. The cost of a German Student Visa is INR 6,530. The steps to apply for the German Student Visa are given as follows:

• As soon as you have received the admission letter from your German university, please prepare the necessary documentation for your visa application mentioned above.
• Procure photos that meet biometric photo requirements as specified on the official website.
• Fill out the Application form for a National Visa. Print it out, sign it, and submit it along with the other documents.
• Please print out the Declaration on true and complete information also found on the official website, and sign it.
• Schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the German Mission.
• Shortly before your appointment, verify the current exchange rate for your visa fee on the official German Mission website and obtain the Demand Draft.

Top job sectors & Economy

The German economy is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2022 and 2.4% in 2023 - as reported in a detailed study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Hence, while the effects of the pandemic have been hard-hitting, we can still hope for a bright future in the jobs market. Top job sectors in Germany for Indian students include

• Building & Construction Sector
• Electrical and Electronics Industry
• Health Sector and Medicine
• Information Technology and Telecommunications
• Mechanical and Automotive Sector

Top 10 Universities in Germany

Some of the top-ranking universities in Germany for international students are given as follows:

University Name	QS World Ranking 2025	Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Technical University of Munich	#28	#30
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	#59	#38
Heidelberg University Germany	#84	#47
Free University of Berlin	#97	#102
RWTH Aachen University	#99	#90
Humboldt University of Berlin	#126	#87
Technical University of Berlin	#147	#156
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg	#212	#113
University of Tuebingen	#222	#86
University of Bonn	#227	#91

To know more detailed information about Top-ranked universities in Germany, click here. 

Top 10 Engineering Universities in Germany 

Based on QS Subject Rankings 2024, some of the top universities for Engineering courses are given as follows:

University Name	QS Rankings 2024- Engineering and Technology
Technical University of Munich	#19
Technical University of Berlin	#45
RWTH Aachen University	#54
Humboldt University of Berlin	#222
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	#216
Free University of Berlin	#288
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg	#386
University of Tuebingen	#451
University of Bonn	#451

Top Ranking Management Universities in Germany 

Based on the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2024, some of the top management course universities are given as follows:

University Name	THE 2024- PG Business and Economics
Technical University of Munich	#27
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	#36
University of Bonn	#53
Technical University of Berlin	#151
Free University of Berlin	#126

List of Top Medicine and Health Sciences Universities in Germany

Based on the QS Subject Rankings 2024, some of the top medicine course universities are given as follows:

University Name	QS Medicine Rankings 2024
Heidelberg University Germany	#31
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	#38
Technical University of Munich	#72
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg	#135
University of Tuebingen	#128
University of Bonn	#180
RWTH Aachen University	#193

Top Ranking Courses in Germany

Some of the top courses in Germany for international students are given as follows:

Top 10 courses	Count of Universities
MS	130+
MIM	17+
BBA	65
MBA/PGDM	45+
BE/BTech	45+
MA	45
BA	40
BSc	40

MS Admissions Requirements in Germany

Candidates should note that eligibility for MS in Germany is different from the admission requirements to study for a Masters in Germany. Eligibility for studying MS in Germany is about the general requirements that are required to be fulfilled by the student in order to pursue a master’s in Germany. This is regulated by German law. 

Entrance Exams Accepted by MS Universities in Germany

Some of the entrance exams accepted for MS courses in Germany are given as follows:

Entrance Exam	Count of Universities
GRE	16
GMAT	3

English Language Requirements by MS Universities in Germany

Some of the English Language Proficiency exams accepted for MS courses in Germany are given as follows:

English Language Exams	Count of Universities
IELTS	121
TOEFL	113
PTE	26
Duolingo	7

Documents Required

For UG courses as much as 90% is expected for admission. Also, students need to either complete 1 year of bachelor's study in India and appear for IIT/JEE or FA exam to be eligible to apply for a UG course in Germany. In addition to this students need to appear for IELTS or TOEFL to prove their efficiency in the language.

For PG courses: students are expected to have at least 70-75% from a reputed Indian University. They are also required to appear for GRE (by some Universities) and a score of above 300 should do the needful. Also, it can boost a student's profile if he or she appears for the course even though the University has not requested it. IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL (100) is also required.

Cost of studying in Germany

The tuition fees for MS courses in private universities in Germany range from INR 10 L to INR 40 L.

Tuition Fees

The first-year tuition fees for MS courses in Germany are given as follows:

1st Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
INR 10 L	157
INR 20 L	173
INR 30 L	177
INR 40 L	177

Cost of Living in Germany

Accommodation, food, clothing, and recreational activities, are generally covered under the ambit of living costs. Every year, according to the prevailing economic conditions as well as the relevant fee structure, every university would request that a monthly sum be provided for the student to facilitate his living expenses in the country as well as for completing his education, this money is deposited in a Blocked Account.

As of September 2022, keeping the rate of inflation in mind, the mandatory amount required in the Blocked Account for studying in Germany is INR 9.74 L for an entire year or €931 for a month. This would include rent, travel expenses, expenditures for food, clothing, learning materials, health insurance, telephone, Internet, radio and TV license fees, and recreational activities.

MS Scholarships in Germany

Scholarships for studying abroad are broadly categorized into merit-based and need-based financial aid. Multiple scholarships for international students applying to German universities are provided by the universities to attract the international crowd and government/private organizations. Candidates who are looking for MS scholarships to study in Germany can view the most comprehensive study-abroad scholarships mentioned on our website. Our website currently registers more than 2000 scholarships distributed in 11 countries amounting to over INR 1,315 crores in total amount. Some of the types of scholarships offered are given as follows:

Type of Scholarship	Number of Scholarships
English Proficiency Waiver	1

University Name	Name of Scholarship	Amount Offered
Technical University of Munich	TUM Scholarships for International Students	INR 1.6 L
Humboldt University of Berlin	Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst	NA
Technical University of Berlin	Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V.	INR 1.1 L

Jobs after MS in Germany 

Some of the top job sectors after studying MS in Germany are given as follows:

• Building & Construction Sector
• Electrical and Electronics Industry
• Health Sector
• Information Technology and Telecommunications
• Mechanical and Automotive Sector

The average salaries for the top universities in Germany are given as follows:

University Name	Average Salary*
Technical University of Munich	INR 1.43 CR
Ludwig Maximilians University Munich	INR 71.51 L
Heidelberg University Germany	INR 1.14 CR
Free University of Berlin	INR 91.57 L
RWTH Aachen University	INR 1.40 CR

*1 EUR = 87 INR

Tasneem Hoda12-20-2024 16:44