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15 Best Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy Universities in Germany

Of the 15 Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy universities in Germany, Heidelberg University ranks highest at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #487 (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646. 1 university 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

The split is 15 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Heidelberg University is the largest, with 29,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (65% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (65% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Potsdam offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in Germany?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy course take in Germany?

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

When do Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 65% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses in Germany?

Universität Potsdam, with 2, ahead of Universität Mannheim (2).

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