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77 Best Bachelor's Business & Management Universities in Germany

Of the 77 Bachelor's Business & Management universities in Germany, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich ranks highest at #54 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Universität Köln (QS World #272). The universities on this list offer 343 matching courses between them.

77 universities · ranked best first

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#90 in Germany Germany
#90 in Germany · by research impact
312,900 citations · h-index 217

How these universities are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #477 (Universität Potsdam); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is cited most (29,798,289 citations). 15 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

77 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, founded in 1472. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the largest, with 52,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 7 Semester. 95% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg offers the widest choice, with 40 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Business & Management in Germany?

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Universität Köln (QS World #272) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Business & Management in Germany?

77 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Business & Management course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 7 Semester the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Business & Management courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Business & Management online with a university in Germany?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Business & Management courses in Germany?

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, with 40, ahead of Staatliche Studienakademie Bautzen (19).

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