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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85 programmes

M.A.
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture
University of BayreuthBayreuth
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
37 days left
M.A.
American History, Culture and Society
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich)München
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
23 days left
M.A.
American Studies
Goethe University FrankfurtFrankfurt am Main
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
MA
Ancient Near Eastern Studies
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
Winter and summer intake
68 days left
M.A.
Anglophone Literatures, Cultures and Media (Master of Arts)
Goethe University FrankfurtFrankfurt am Main
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
M.A.
Anthropology MA
Leipzig UniversityLeipzig
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
Master's
Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA)
Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)Berlin
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
MA
Archaeological Sciences
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
Winter and summer intake
68 days left
Master of Science (MSc)
Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution
University of TubingenTübingen
Tuition under 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
7 days left
M.Sc.
Archaeology
University of TubingenTübingen
Tuition under 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
37 days left
MA
Archaeology and Cultural History of the Ancient Mediterranean
University of HamburgHamburg
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
7 days left
M.A.
Archaeology of the Ancient World
Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)Berlin
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed
MA
Archaeology of the Roman Provinces
University of BambergBamberg
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
116 days left
MA
Architectural and Cultural Heritage
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Anhalt)Köthen
Tuition under 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in English
Winter and summer intake
190 days left
MA
Art History
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
68 days left
MA
Art History
University of BambergBamberg
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
116 days left
MA
Art History
University of HamburgHamburg
No tuition fees
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
7 days left
MA
Art History
University of StuttgartStuttgart
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
37 days left
Master
Catholic Theology(M.Ed.)
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
Tuition over 1,500 EUR per semester
Taught in German
Winter and summer intake
37 days left
M.A.
Catholic Welfare Studies and Ethics
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
4 semesters
Winter intake
99 days left
M.A.
Classical Philology
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Taught in German
4 semesters
Winter intake
37 days left
MA
Comparative History of Modern Age
University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)Freiburg im Breisgau
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
Winter and summer intake
37 days left
M.Sc.
Computer and Geoscience in Archaeology
HTW Dresden-University of Applied SciencesDresden
No tuition fees
Taught in English
4 semesters
Winter intake
7 days left
The academic qualification "Master of Arts" (MA) is awarded jointly by Goethe University and the Städelschule (State Academy of Fine Arts). The individual students' foci are indicated by a "diploma supplement".
Curatorial Studies - Theory - History - Criticism (Curatorial Studies - Theorie - Geschichte - Kritik)
Goethe University FrankfurtFrankfurt am Main
No tuition fees
Bilingual (English and German)
4 semesters
Winter intake
Applications closed