Germany University Rankings
Discover the best universities in Germany across 37 different categories.
🇹🇷 Student & Community Favorites
(2)Universities most suitable for international students and most discussed in the community.
International Student Favorites
Universities suited to international students: uni-assist members, English-taught programs, large student base. Scored on application ease, language flexibility, and institution size.
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Most Discussed Universities in the Community
Universities most mentioned across our community pools. The real interest map of the international student community.
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World Rankings
(3)German universities in QS World + Times Higher Education lists.
QS World Ranking — Germany
German universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Global academic reputation + research + international recognition metrics.
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Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking — Germany
German universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Composite score of teaching quality, research, and industry income.
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ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking — Germany
German universities in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU/Shanghai). Research-focused: Nobel laureates, highly-cited researchers, Nature/Science publications.
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General Rankings
(3)Largest, oldest, and newest German universities.
Germany's Largest Universities
Current ranking of universities in Germany with the most students. Includes public and private institutions.
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Germany's Oldest Universities
The oldest universities in Germany — ranked by founding year. Centuries of academic tradition.
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Germany's Newest Universities
Modern German universities founded in recent years.
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By Field / Subject
(9)Strongest universities in engineering, IT, medicine, law and other fields.
Best Engineering Universities
Best German universities for Engineering — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Computer Science Universities
Best German universities for Computer Science — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Mathematics & Natural Sciences Universities
Best German universities for Mathematics & Natural Sciences — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Medicine & Health Universities
Best German universities for Medicine & Health — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Law & Economics Universities
Best German universities for Law & Economics — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Social Sciences Universities
Best German universities for Social Sciences — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Arts & Design Universities
Best German universities for Arts & Design — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Agriculture, Forestry & Nutrition Universities
Best German universities for Agriculture, Forestry & Nutrition — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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Best Veterinary & Sport Sciences Universities
Best German universities for Veterinary & Sport Sciences — ranked by academic quality using the QS, THE and ARWU world rankings, then by depth of programme offering in the field.
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By University Type
(4)Public, private, applied sciences, and arts universities.
Public Universities in Germany
Comprehensive list of public universities in Germany — tuition-free or very low fees.
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Private Universities in Germany
Comprehensive list of private universities in Germany.
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Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule)
List of German universities of applied sciences (FH/HAW) offering practice-oriented education.
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Art & Music Universities in Germany
German universities offering education in fine arts, music, and design.
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By State
(16)Universities located in Germany's 16 federal states.
Universities in Baden-Württemberg
Complete list of German universities located in Baden-Württemberg state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Bayern
Complete list of German universities located in Bayern state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Berlin
Complete list of German universities located in Berlin state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Brandenburg
Complete list of German universities located in Brandenburg state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Freie Hansestadt Bremen
Complete list of German universities located in Freie Hansestadt Bremen state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Hamburg
Complete list of German universities located in Hamburg state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Hessen
Complete list of German universities located in Hessen state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Complete list of German universities located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Niedersachsen
Complete list of German universities located in Niedersachsen state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Complete list of German universities located in Nordrhein-Westfalen state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Rheinland-Pfalz
Complete list of German universities located in Rheinland-Pfalz state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Saarland
Complete list of German universities located in Saarland state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Sachsen
Complete list of German universities located in Sachsen state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Sachsen-Anhalt
Complete list of German universities located in Sachsen-Anhalt state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Schleswig-Holstein
Complete list of German universities located in Schleswig-Holstein state, sorted by student count.
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Universities in Thüringen
Complete list of German universities located in Thüringen state, sorted by student count.
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