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With over 100 public universities offering an array of courses, one can choose from some of the best public universities in Germany. The top-ranked universities that are public universities include:

Public University in Germany

THE Ranking in 2024

Acceptance Rate

Technical University Munich

# 30

8%

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

# 38

10%

Heidelberg University

# 47

27%

Humboldt University of Berlin

# 87

18%

RWTH Aachen University of Berlin

# 90

10%

These universities offer 100’s of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in different streams including engineering, sciences, medicine, humanities, law and many more. The country already renowned for its affordable education offers programs with an annual tuition fee of as low as INR 50K up to 3 Lakhs. Some of the top-ranked universities such as the Technical University of Munich are known to have a slightly higher tuition fee which is still under INR 10 Lakhs which is considerably lower in comparison to pursuing a similar international degree in countries such as the USA or UK.

While the top-ranked universities have stringent admission procedures and low acceptance rates, some other best public universities in Germany like the University of Wuerzburg, Technical University Dresden and Goethe University Frankfurt have a better acceptance rate between 40 and 80%.

  • Technical University of Munich with its strong industry connection provides extensive research programs in natural sciences and engineering disciplines.
  • The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is renowned for its excellent faculty and their alumnus becoming Nobel laureates.
  • Heidelberg University is the only German university that has an acceptance rate above 20% among the ones ranked under #50 by THE in 2024. It is also one of the oldest universities in Germany.
  • Aspirants wishing to pursue political science, sociology and economics can opt for Freie University Berlin which is renowned for its liberal arts program.
  • With its state-of-the-art research facilities and rigorous curriculum, RWTH Aachen University is known for its excellence in the field of technology and engineering.

A considerable number of the best public universities in Germany offer courses that are taught in English which makes it more accessible for international students especially at the graduate level. Despite that, a certain level of expertise in the language is helpful when it comes to getting placed in leading companies. The admission procedure includes submitting the previous educational qualifications, along with language proficiency scores. Programs taught in German require standardised tests like TestDaF or DSH and the programs taught in English require IELTS or TOEFL with a score above average. Some universities hold entrance qualification tests to analyse academic credentials.

Germany with its rich cultural heritage, perfect standard of living with public transportation that is noteworthy along with affordable healthcare makes it appealing for international students to pursue their studies from the beautiful cities of Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Heidelberg.
 

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#21University of Mannheim logo

University of Mannheim, Mannheim

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€2,953/Yr)Admission MS Data ScienceGMAT500TOEFL72$388.7/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 416 by QS in 2026
#22University of Potsdam logo

University of Potsdam, Potsdam

Brandenburg, Germany53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1K/Yr (€886/Yr)Admission M.S Data ScienceTOEFL95PTE59$407.1/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 477 by QS in 2026
#23Ruhr University Bochum logo

Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $727.59615384615/Yr (€633/Yr)Admission M.S Applied Computer ScienceIELTS6PTE55--
Course duration: 2 years
103+ More Programs
4.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 395 by QS in 2026
#24Technical University Darmstadt logo

Technical University Darmstadt, Darmstadt

Hesse, Germany29%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $450.77578947368/Yr (€392/Yr)Admission MS Computer ScienceIELTS7--
Course duration: 2 years
94+ More Programs
8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 253 by QS in 2026
#25University of Duesseldorf logo

University of Duesseldorf, Dusseldorf

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $655.5/Yr (€570/Yr)Admission MS Artificial Intelligence and D...IELTS6.0--
Course duration: 2 years
39+ More Programs
Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#26University of Konstanz logo

University of Konstanz, Konstanz

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.9K/Yr (€3,356/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (€7,192/Yr)Admission M.S Social and Economic Data Sci...IELTS6$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
63+ More Programs
8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 440 by QS in 2026
#27University 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 Computer ScienceTOEFL95$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
113+ More Programs
8.3/10(35 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 310 by QS in 2026
#28Ulm University logo

Ulm University, Ulm

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€3,000/Yr)Living$6K/Yr (€5,234/Yr)Admission M.S Computational Science and En...IELTS5.5PTE59$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 546 by QS in 2026
#29University of Bayreuth logo

University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth

Bavaria, Germany30%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.7K/Yr (€11,883/Yr)Admission M.S Computer ScienceIELTS6.5--
Course duration: 2 years
76+ More Programs
6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 448 by QS in 2026
#30University of Bremen logo

University of Bremen, Bremen

Bremen, Germany16%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.980582524272/Yr (€17/Yr)Living$4.6K/Yr (€3,996/Yr)Admission M.S Space EngineeringTOEFL95$977.5/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
102+ More Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 530 by QS in 2026
#31University of Duisburg-Essen logo

University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1.1K/Yr (€961/Yr)Admission M.S Automotive Engineering and M...TOEFL80--
Course duration: 18 months
66+ More Programs
7.7/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 801 by QS in 2026
#32Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz logo

Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $987.83838383838/Yr (€859/Yr)Living$10.7K/Yr (€9,324/Yr)Admission M.S Computer ScienceIELTS6PTE59$701.5/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 452 by QS in 2026
#33University of Hohenheim logo

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart

Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€3,000/Yr)Admission M.S Agricultural SciencesTOEFL90$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
32+ More Programs
Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 711 by QS in 2026
#34Leibniz University of Hannover logo

Leibniz University of Hannover, Hannover

Lower Saxony, Germany51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $875.21448598131/Yr (€761/Yr)Admission M.S Mechatronics and RoboticsTOEFL95PTE76$500.25/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
106+ More Programs
Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 433 by QS in 2026
#35University of Kiel logo

University of Kiel, Kiel

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $551.11538461538/Yr (€479/Yr)Admission M.S Computer ScienceDuolingo85IELTS5.0PTE58--
Course duration: 2 years
38+ More Programs
8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 618 by QS in 2026
#36University of Greifswald logo

University of Greifswald, Greifswald

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany32%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $286.3/Yr (€249/Yr)Living$5.8K/Yr (€5,061/Yr)Admission M.S Environmental SciencesTOEFL64$310.5/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
45+ More Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 910 by CWUR in 2025
#37Philipps University Marburg logo

Philipps University Marburg, Marburg

Hesse, Germany50%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $928.13846153846/Yr (€807/Yr)Admission MS Psychology$897/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 771 by QS in 2026
#38University of Regensburg logo

University of Regensburg, Regensburg

Bavaria, Germany51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $376.97/Yr (€328/Yr)Admission M.S Computational ScienceIELTS6.5PTE59$227.7/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
59+ More Programs
Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 691 by QS in 2026
#39Leuphana University of Luneburg logo

Leuphana University of Luneburg, Luneburg

Lower Saxony, Germany53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $67.8K/Yr (€58,994/Yr)Living$7.7K/Yr (€6,660/Yr)Admission M.S Management and Data ScienceIELTS5.5$67.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 1463 by CWUR in 2025
#40Constructor University logo

Constructor University, Bremen

Bremen, Germany47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22K/Yr (€19,091/Yr)Admission M.S Supply Chain ManagementTOEFL90$23K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.8/10(7 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026