266 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Germany

There are 266 Computer Science & IT programs in Germany, spread across 85 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Technical University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.

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265Master's Degree

#184 in Germany Germany

Wirtschaftsinformatik

Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln — Wirtschaftsinformatik, or Business Informatics, is a multidisciplinary field that merges information technology, business management, and data science. This master's prog...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science & IT

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266Bachelor's Degree

#189 in Germany Germany

Computer Science (B.Sc.)

Karlshochschule International University — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Karlshochschule International University offers a comprehensive foundation in system design, programming, and data analysis...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Computer Science & IT

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How these courses are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (Technical University of Munich) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 11 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 160 bachelor's, 103 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (76% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Computer Science & IT?

Technical University of Munich (QS World #22), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Technical University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 1,500 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 76% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in Germany?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Germany?

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, with 17, ahead of Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (11).

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