How many Master's programmes are available in Germany?

Germany has thousands of degree programmes across hundreds of state-recognized higher-education institutions. Roughly 2,000 to 2,500 are fully English-taught Master's degrees, with the majority in engineering, computer science, business, natural sciences, and social sciences. The catalogue above is updated nightly.

Which German Master's programmes are taught in English?

Well over 1,500 English-taught Master's programmes are available across Germany, concentrated at technical universities (TU Munich, RWTH Aachen, KIT) and international business schools (ESMT Berlin, WHU). Use the language filter above to narrow to English-only programmes.

When are application deadlines for Master's programmes in Germany?

Most public universities follow two cycles: 15 July for the winter semester (October start) and 15 January for the summer semester (April start). Some programmes have earlier internal deadlines. Use the deadline filter above to see programmes with upcoming deadlines.

Are Master's programmes in Germany really free?

Yes, for most public universities. Nearly all federal states charge zero tuition for Master's degrees, including for non-EU students. The only exception is Baden-Württemberg, which charges non-EU students 1,500 EUR per semester. All students pay a semester contribution of 150 to 350 EUR. Private university programmes cost 10,000 to 30,000 EUR per year.

Do I need APS for a German Master's application?

Students from India, China, Vietnam, and Pakistan must complete APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) verification before applying. APS checks academic documents and issues a certificate required by most universities. The process takes 4 to 12 weeks depending on country and document completeness.

2654 Master's programmes in Germany.

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M.Sc.
Transforming City Regions
RWTH Aachen UniversityAachen
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
173 days left
M.Sc.
Urban Agglomerations
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (UAS Frankfurt)Frankfurt am Main
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
M.Sc.
Urban and Regional Planning
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (TU Brandenburg)Cottbus
No tuition fees
Taught in German
4 semesters
Winter and summer intake
Applications closed
M.Sc.
Urban Design
Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin)Berlin
No tuition fees
Taught in English
3 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
Master of Science in Urban Management
Urban Management
Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin)Berlin
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
3 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
M.Sc.
Urban Planning and Sustainable Transformation
OWL University of Applied Sciences and ArtsLemgo
No tuition fees
Taught in English
2 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed

2654 Master's programmes in Germany.

Transforming City Regions

Urban Agglomerations

Urban and Regional Planning

Urban Design

Urban Management

Urban Planning and Sustainable Transformation