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70 Best Business & Management Master's Universities in Germany 2026

This ranks Business & Management master’s degrees in Germany for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public options and looking at where published tuition appears.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

70 universities · ranked best first

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HE Heidelberg University logo

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Public University

★ 70 QS World #87 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
Founded
1386
6
CB Cologne Business School logo

Cologne Business School

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Business & Management?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Heidelberg University, CODE University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Business & Management cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Business & Management abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Business & Management at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Business & Management at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s degree in Business & Management is a postgraduate route for applicants who already have a first degree and want advanced study before work, or a later move into management roles. It suits someone comparing academic depth, career focus, and whether the programme is a broad management master’s or a more specialised business route.

The options differ in setting and in what can be checked upfront. One university is in Munich, while the others are not tied to a city in the facts provided. All three are public. Published tuition appears for one option at EUR 450 minimum, while the other two have no fee figure stated, so confirm the full cost directly with the university.

Before applying, verify the exact tuition for the full master’s, the language of instruction, admission rules, and the programme structure. Also confirm which of the 10 programmes you are targeting, because the degree area covers more than one course choice across these universities.