Best chemistry universities in germany
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Recognised for its strong industrial connections, rigorous curriculum with strong faculty expertise in combination with the importance of imparting practical knowledge makes Germany one of the most sought-after countries by international students. Despite most programs being offered in English it is a definite added advantage when entering the job market as a certain level of handle over the German language is essential to sustain.

Some of the best chemistry universities offer numerous undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in various specialisations including, industrial chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, food chemistry and more.

For one who wishes to pursue the field of education with an interest in chemistry, the University of Muenster offers different programs in M.Ed. The acceptance rate to enter most of the best chemistry universities in Germany is under 30% with its stringent admission procedures the country offers top-notch learning experiences.
 

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#22/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Technical University Munich, Munich

2.7(Based on 17 User Reviews)Bavaria, Germany8%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
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Tuition:  
(€10,667/Yr)$12.7K/Yr
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(€1,300/Yr)$1.5K/Yr
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#58/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich

6.2(Based on 4 User Reviews)Bavaria, Germany10%Acceptance Rate
M.A Geomaterials and Geochemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5
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Tuition:  
(€287/Yr)$341.53/Yr
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(€1,100/Yr)$1.3K/Yr
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#80/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Heidelberg University, Heidelberg

7.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany45%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(€3,000/Yr)$3.6K/Yr
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(€7,978/Yr)$9.5K/Yr
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#88/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Free University of Berlin, Berlin

5.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Berlin, Germany
M.S Pharmaceutical Research
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(€3,280/Yr)$3.9K/Yr
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#98/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany25%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(€1,500/Yr)$1.8K/Yr
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#105/1401 QS Ranking 2026

RWTH Aachen University, Aachen

8.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE320TOEFL90
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Tuition:  
(€437/Yr)$520.506/Yr
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(€7,200/Yr)$8.6K/Yr
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#130/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin

8.0(Based on 2 User Reviews)Berlin, Germany18%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100
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#145/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Technical University Berlin, Berlin

4.8(Based on 2 User Reviews)Berlin, Germany
M.S Biological Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE65
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Tuition:  
(€100/Yr)$118.60333333333/Yr
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#193/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Hamburg, Hamburg

7.0(Based on 7 User Reviews)Hamburg, Germany
M.S Food Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(€340/Yr)$404.6/Yr
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#201/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Freiburg, Freiburg

7.3(Based on 14 User Reviews)Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany33%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100
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Tuition:  
(€3,000/Yr)$3.6K/Yr
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#207/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Bonn, Bonn

7.7(Based on 7 User Reviews)North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6
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#215/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Tuebingen, Tubingen

7.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany33%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0
Programs
Tuition:  
(€3,000/Yr)$3.6K/Yr
Living
(€6,167/Yr)$7.3K/Yr
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#218/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Technical University Dresden, Dresden

7.2(Based on 23 User Reviews)Saxony, Germany22%Acceptance Rate
MS Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0
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Tuition:  
(€688/Yr)$818.72/Yr
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(€5,997/Yr)$7.1K/Yr
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#232/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen

8.3(Based on 3 User Reviews)Bavaria, Germany46%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
(€288/Yr)$342.72/Yr
Living
(€608/Yr)$723.52/Yr
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#243/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Goettingen, Gottingen

8.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Lower Saxony, Germany32%Acceptance Rate
M.S Molecular Life Sciences: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Biochemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL95
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Tuition:  
(€404/Yr)$480.76/Yr
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#253/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Technical University Darmstadt, Darmstadt

8.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Hesse, Germany29%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5
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Tuition:  
(€217/Yr)$257.635/Yr
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#310/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart

8.3(Based on 35 User Reviews)Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany53%Acceptance Rate
M.Ed Chemistry (Teaching Post)
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
(€3,000/Yr)$3.6K/Yr
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(€24,242/Yr)$28.8K/Yr
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#316/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main

Hesse, Germany77%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7
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Tuition:  
(€467/Yr)$555.33333333333/Yr
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(€7,752/Yr)$9.2K/Yr
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#350/1401 QS Ranking 2026

University of Muenster, Munster

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany15%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6
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Tuition:  
(€127/Yr)$150.892/Yr
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#395/1401 QS Ranking 2026

Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum

7.0(Based on 4 User Reviews)North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany40%Acceptance Rate
M.S Chemistry
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6
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Tuition:  
(€700/Yr)$833/Yr
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