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.

Updated nightly. Filter by degree, language, city, or deadline.

13 programmes

M.A.
African Studies
Leipzig UniversityLeipzig
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
M.Sc.
Child Development and Intervention MSc
Leipzig UniversityLeipzig
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
MA
Chinese Studies
Leipzig UniversityLeipzig
No tuition fees
Taught in English
Winter and summer intake
207 days left
MA
Educational Science
Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
69 days left
M.A.
Educational Science
University of OldenburgOldenburg
No tuition fees
Taught in German
4 semesters
Winter intake
38 days left
M.A.
Educational Science – Teaching and Learning
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
4 semesters
Winter intake
38 days left
MA
educational sciences
Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)Darmstadt
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
85 days left
Master
Ethics – Teaching at Vocational Schools
Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)Darmstadt
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
85 days left
Master
German – Teaching at Vocational Schools
Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)Darmstadt
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
85 days left
M.A.
International Masters for Waldorf Teachers
Freie Hochschule StuttgartStuttgart
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
3 semesters
Summer intake
Master's
Physical Education (Tuition-free)
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Taught in German
4 semesters
Winter intake
38 days left
Master's
Physical Education (Under €1500/sem)
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
Tuition under 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in German
4 semesters
Winter intake
38 days left
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Research on Teaching and Learning
Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)München
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed