Country guide
Studying in Germany
Most public universities charge no tuition — including for international students.
What it actually takes to study here
The four things every international applicant to Germany needs to understand before applying.
Student visa
Non-EU students need a national (D) visa plus a residence permit after arrival; proof of finances (blocked account, ~€11,900/yr) is the main requirement. EU students just register locally (Anmeldung).
Post-study work
18-month job-seeker residence permit after graduation — you can work without restriction while searching for a position matching your qualification.
Tuition
Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes — just a semester contribution of €150–€400. Exceptions: Baden-Württemberg (€1,500/semester for non-EU) and some TUM professional master's.
Scholarships
DAAD scholarships for international students, Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month, merit-based), plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
Where you'd actually live
12 cities host English-taught master's. Each has its own rent, vibe, and job market.
Universities in Germany
Sorted with verified, university-direct data first.
Technical University of Munich
Munich · 83 programmes · ~47,047 students
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen · 66 programmes · ~47,521 students
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg · 47 programmes · ~28,448 students
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen · 63 programmes · ~37,728 students
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich · 60 programmes · ~51,005 students
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin · 55 programmes · ~37,608 students
University of Tübingen
Tübingen · 53 programmes · ~27,770 students
University of Bonn
Bonn · 51 programmes · ~36,805 students
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg · 51 programmes · ~43,957 students
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg · 47 programmes · ~27,149 students
University of Göttingen
Göttingen · 47 programmes · ~27,902 students
SRH University
Berlin · 46 programmes
Featured master's programmes
Verified directly from university websites — admission requirements on record.
Consumer Science
Technical University of Munich · Munich · €12,000/yr · IELTS 6.5
Periodontology
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen · €15,700/yr · IELTS 6
Automotive Engineering
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen · Engineering · IELTS 6
Cartography
Technical University of Munich · Munich · Natural Sciences · IELTS 6.5
Executive MBA in General Management
Technical University of Munich · Munich · Business & Law · €19,500/yr · IELTS 6.5
American Studies
Heidelberg University · Heidelberg · Arts & Humanities · €3,000/yr · IELTS 6.5
Applied Geophysics
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen · Natural Sciences · IELTS 6
Biochemistry
Heidelberg University · Heidelberg · Natural Sciences · €3,000/yr · IELTS 6.5
Biomedical Engineering
Heidelberg University · Heidelberg · Health & Medicine · €3,000/yr · IELTS 6.5
Circular Engineering and Economy
RWTH Aachen University · Aachen · Engineering
Which programme in Germany actually fits you?
Seven quick questions. A personal fit score against every English-taught master’s on file.