Study in Germany

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Studying in Germany is a great experience. To make sure that you have one as well, this page gives you an overview of everything you need to know, depending on your study plans.

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First Steps

Getting Started

Before you study in Germany, make sure to familiarize yourself with Germany’s higher education system. This will help you find a study program and university and make an informed choice.

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Full Degree

Degree-Seeking

Requirements for study programs in Germany vary depending on your educational background and what your study plans are. Check out the categories below for more information.

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Study Abroad

Non-Degree-Seeking

This is where you can find everything you need to know in order to plan a semester or year abroad or if you are planning an internship in Germany.

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Study Cost

Finance Your Studies

While tuition is largely free at public universities in Germany, you still need to cover your cost of living. Find information on how much to budget, university fees, and scholarship opportunities below.

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English-taught Master Programmes in Green and Information Technologies

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Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

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Urban Agglomerations (M.Sc.) – English-taught Master’s Program

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Study History and Economics in Bavaria

Interested in an interdisciplinary Master's program in History and Economics taught entirely in English? Apply now and study at Germany's "Gamechanger Campus."

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Engineer Your Future for Success!

Fully English-Taught B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (International) in Germany’s Engineering Hub Karlsruhe.

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Hands-on Master’s programs at Hof University Graduate School

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Truly international – Study at ESB Business School!

Do you want to study in the heart of Germany, Europe’s strongest and most dynamic economy? Come to ESB Business School at Reutlingen University!

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The Esslingen MBA: Your Key to Success

Join our international master’s programmes for STEM graduates. Hands-on learning, innovative case studies and company visits make our programmes competitive and career-building.

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Elite Master’s Programme “Advanced Materials and Processes” (MAP)

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Advanced Materials and Processes (MAP)

Are you internationally-minded, motivated for interdisciplinary studies, and interested in cutting edge research topics of Bio- and Chemical Engineering & Materials Science? Come and join us!

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International Business Programs with global & specific cultural focuse...

Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s business degree, and want to prepare yourself for our expanding and volatile international economy?

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Food Quality and Safety (M.Sc.)

Your master’s degree for a better world! Be a part of our international master’s programme at the Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health and apply now!

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Study in Berlin - MBA & International Master’s Programmes

Our internationally recognized MBA & Master’s programmes will provide you with the knowledge and tools to conduct business in the global market.

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Technology Management - our English-language university MBA program

NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, the Business School at the TUHH Hamburg University of Technology. Your chance to make two masters in one year.

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Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics!

Light Up Your Future! Study Optics & Photonics! Do you have background in Engineering or Natural Sciences? Join us as Master or Ph.D. student and benefit from a strong industry network, state of the a...

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Know your heart!

Keen to learn ‘all there is’ about the cardiovascular system and move into independent research? Join our new Master’s course in Freiburg!

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