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85 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Germany

Of the 85 Computer Science & IT universities in Germany, Technical University of Munich ranks highest at #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98). The universities on this list offer 266 matching courses between them.

85 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
50Ranked
TH Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt logo
#122 in Germany Germany
#122 in Germany · by research impact
59,342 citations · h-index 95
59Ranked
FS Fachhochschule Stralsund logo
#140 in Germany Germany
#140 in Germany · by research impact
31,209 citations · h-index 79
68Ranked
OT Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden logo
#169 in Germany Germany
#169 in Germany · by research impact
9,182 citations · h-index 42

How these universities 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".

Public, private and where they are

85 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (1) and Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Technical University of Munich is the largest, with 52,000 students.

Inside the course list

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Technical University of Munich is the least expensive at USD 1,500 a year and Heidelberg University the most at USD 3,000; the middle of the range is about USD 3,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in Germany?

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 many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in Germany?

85 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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.

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