Study in Germany
14 universities · 27 verified programmes
Germany combines low- or no-tuition public universities with strong policy and sustainability offerings — the Hertie School for public policy, TUM and LMU Munich, and Göttingen and Bonn for agricultural and food economics. Non-EU students prove funds via a blocked account set at a fixed annual amount.
What it costs to live there
EUR 11,904/yr
Blocked account (Sperrkonto) minimum proof of financing for student visa (approx. EUR 992/month)
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
By city
Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.
| City | Living cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | EUR 900–1,200/mo | TUM Graduate School estimated cost of living for a single person in Munichofficial source |
Universities we have verified here (14)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertie School | Berlin | — | 6 |
| Technical University of Munich | Munich | #22 | 3 |
| LMU Munich | Munich | #58 | 3 |
| University of Göttingen | Göttingen | #243 | 3 |
| RWTH Aachen University | Aachen | #105 | 2 |
| University of Bonn | Bonn | #207 | 2 |
| Heidelberg University | Heidelberg | #80 | 1 |
| Freie Universität Berlin | Berlin | #88 | 1 |
| Technische Universität Berlin | Berlin | #145 | 1 |
| Goethe University Frankfurt | Frankfurt am Main | #316 | 1 |
| Saarland University | Saarbrücken | #631 | 1 |
| European University Viadrina | Frankfurt (Oder) | — | 1 |
| Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg | Cottbus | — | 1 |
| Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin) | Berlin | — | 1 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Germany as a student?
The official reference figure is about EUR 11,904/yr (Blocked account (Sperrkonto) minimum proof of financing for student visa (approx. EUR 992/month)) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in Germany?
We have verified 14 universities in Germany against their official pages — 27 master's programmes in total.
What is Germany strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, Germany's strongest fields here are: Agribusiness and Food Economics, Sustainability Science, Circular Economy, Global Governance, Public Policy.
Are there scholarships to study in Germany?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include Germany: DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses), DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance), Deutschlandstipendium, Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, Free State of Bavaria One-Year Scholarship (BAYHOST) and 3 more.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.