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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International Master “Sustainable Landscape Design and Development”

Designing and developing future-proof sustainable landscapes and cityscapes

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English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at Hof University

Shape your future with our career-focused Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in English, featuring hands-on learning, internships, and strong industry connections!

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Top-ranked international Master & PhD Programs (english-taught) @ RPTU...

International Master & PhD Programs @ RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau | Germany Application Deadline: 30.04. & 31.10. More information: www.rptu.de/en/international/home

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AI & Robotics (M.Sc.)

Join a new AI-focused university – and shape the future. Start your Master’s at the University of Technology Nuremberg, Germany.

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Gain expertise in democratic governance worldwide – Study "Roads to De...

Do you want to understand the challenges and evolution of different types of democracies in times of societal transformations and new geopolitical threats?

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Discover the business of tomorrow – enhance your career opportunities ...

Advance your career with an MBA from Pforzheim University, one of the leading Business Schools in Germany!

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Applications open: Research in Design, Art and Media (M.A.)

Design your future: The Master of Arts program for up-and-coming (media) artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers etc. Apply now for winter semester 2026!

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B. Eng: Engineering the Future - Globally

Earn an international B.Eng. degree in Germany - affordably, learn by doing, and graduate ready to engineer the future.

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LL.M. in European and International – Start your global career now!

Study European Integration, Economic Law, Trade, Investment and IDR as well as Human Rights together with students from more than 30 countries!

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Get a truly international education!

Are you looking to study at a German university that will launch your international career? Join us at ESB Business School for a top-tier education!

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GET MA – Global and European Transformations: Social Sciences with a G...

GET MA offers an interdisciplinary master's program combining political science and sociology, with a double degree from Berlin and Ankara. Ideal for careers in diplomacy, policy advising, NGOs and ac...

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

Boost your career with our practical M.B.A. and M.Eng. programs, including a one-year industry internship to gain real-world experience!

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Global Food, Nutrition and Health (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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Food System Sciences (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 System Sciences and apply now!

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Master in Human and Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc./M.A.)

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Contact

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