Top Humanities Universities & Colleges in Germany in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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The best humanities universities in Germany include top-ranked universities like Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Free University of Berlin which fall under 50 by THE in 2024. They are known for their courses in English and French studies. 
The University of Freiburg offers more than 6 degree options in humanities including unique courses like classical philology, Jewish studies, Spanish Major and many more.

Ruhr University is recognised as one of the best humanities universities in Germany for its unique joint European degree in International Humanitarian Action where students are trained by different universities and experts focusing on improving practical skills along with a strong hold on theoretical knowledge.
 

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#21University of Konstanz logo

University of Konstanz, Konstanz

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.9K/Yr (€3,368/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (€7,192/Yr)Admission M.S Political EconomyIELTS6$3.9K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 440 by QS in 2026
#22University of Stuttgart logo

University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€3,000/Yr)Living$27.9K/Yr (€24,242/Yr)Admission M.S Integrative Technologies and...TOEFL79$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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7.3/10(34 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 310 by QS in 2026
#23University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth

Bavaria, Germany30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.4K/Yr (€14,297/Yr)Admission M.S Human Geography - Urban and ...IELTS6.5--
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 448 by QS in 2026
#24University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen, Bremen

Bremen, Germany16%Acceptance Rate
Living$4.6K/Yr (€3,996/Yr)Admission M.S Community Health Care and Nu...TOEFL95--
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 530 by QS in 2026
#25University of Duisburg-Essen logo

University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1.2K/Yr (€1,038/Yr)Admission B.A Applied Philosophy$1.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 801 by QS in 2026
#26Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $770.5/Yr (€670/Yr)Living$10.7K/Yr (€9,324/Yr)Admission M.A Protestant TheologyIELTS6$770.5/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#27Leibniz University of Hannover logo

Leibniz University of Hannover, Hannover

Lower Saxony, Germany51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $909.65/Yr (€791/Yr)Admission M.S Protestant TheologyTOEFL79$909.65/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 433 by QS in 2026
#28University of Regensburg logo

University of Regensburg, Regensburg

Bavaria, Germany51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $379.5/Yr (€330/Yr)Admission M.A Classical Archeology$379.5/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#29Technical University Dortmund logo

Technical University Dortmund, Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $724.5/Yr (€630/Yr)Living$638.25/Yr (€555/Yr)Admission M.A Philosophy and Political Sci...$724.5/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 673 by QS in 2026
#30Saarland University logo

Saarland University, Saarbrucken

Saarland, Germany35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $832.6/Yr (€724/Yr)Living$690/Yr (€600/Yr)Admission B.S Computer and Communication T...$832.6/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.7/10(7 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 635 by QS in 2026
#31Paderborn University logo

Paderborn University, Paderborn

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $690/Yr (€600/Yr)Living$5.8K/Yr (€5,062/Yr)Admission M.A English-Language Literature ...IELTS6.5$690/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2026Ranked 1166 by CWUR in 2025
#32Leipzig University logo

Leipzig University, Leipzig

Saxony, Germany10%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $885.5/Yr (€770/Yr)Admission M.A Global StudiesTOEFL79$621/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#33University of Augsburg logo

University of Augsburg, Augsburg

Bavaria, Germany69%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.5K/Yr (€17,850/Yr)Admission M.A Interdisciplinary Research o...IELTS6.5$20.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 1214 by CWUR in 2025
#34Chemnitz University of Technology logo

Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz

Saxony, Germany71%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $575/Yr (€500/Yr)Admission M.A Political Science$575/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1349 by CWUR in 2025
#35University of Trier logo

University of Trier, Trier

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $345/Yr (€300/Yr)Admission M.A Political Science (Major)TOEFL80$345/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 1830 by CWUR in 2025
#36Osnabruck University logo

Osnabruck University, Osnabruck

Lower Saxony, Germany46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $831.45/Yr (€723/Yr)Living$7.2K/Yr (€6,260/Yr)Admission M.A Literature and Culture in Eu...IELTS6$831.45/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#37HTW Berlin-University of Applied Sciences logo

HTW Berlin-University of Applied Sciences, Berlin

Berlin, Germany61%Acceptance Rate
Admission B.Eng Information and Communicat...IELTS7PTE76--
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(4 Users)
#38Deggendorf Institute of Technology logo

Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Deggendorf

Bavaria, Germany60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1.3K/Yr (€1,144/Yr)Admission M.S Applied Research in Engineer...IELTS6.5PTE59$1.3K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(10 Users)
#39Hamburg University of Applied Sciences logo

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany24%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $902.75/Yr (€785/Yr)Admission M.S Information and Communicatio...TOEFL90$902.75/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#40Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences logo

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Karlsruhe

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€3,000/Yr)Admission B.A Communication technologyIELTS6.5$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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