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5 Best Diploma Universities in Germany

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg tops our list of 5 Diploma universities in Germany at #487 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Hochschule München (#71 in Germany) and Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (#150 in Germany). Across the whole list there are 13 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg at #487 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Hochschule München is cited most (807,778 citations).

Public, private and where they are

5 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Engineering (5), Arts, Design & Architecture (4), Science (1) and Law (1). The usual length is 10 Semester and 2 years. 77% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (69% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (46% of courses with a stated intake). Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Diploma?

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (QS World #487), Hochschule München (#71 in Germany) and Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (#150 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma in Germany?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 10 Semester, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Diploma courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 69% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Germany?

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, with 5, ahead of Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Gestaltung (3).

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