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70 Best Master's Business & Management Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University leads the 70 Master's Business & Management universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (QS World #232) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 232 matching courses between them.

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8Ranked
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#487 QS World University Rankings 2026
#34 in Germany
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13Ranked
UP Universität Paderborn logo
#62 in Germany Germany

Universität Paderborn

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#62 in Germany · by research impact
1,225,327 citations · h-index 322
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20Ranked
TH Technische Hochschule Köln logo
#86 in Germany Germany

Technische Hochschule Köln

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#86 in Germany · by research impact
331,459 citations · h-index 213
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22Ranked
HU Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) logo
#90 in Germany Germany

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#90 in Germany · by research impact
312,900 citations · h-index 217
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23Ranked
UP Universität Passau logo
#92 in Germany Germany

Universität Passau

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#92 in Germany · by research impact
254,019 citations · h-index 201
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24Ranked
W– WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management logo
#97 in Germany Germany

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Public University · 8 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#97 in Germany · by research impact
159,174 citations · h-index 171
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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); 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. 10 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

The split is 70 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 1–2 years and 4 Semester. 83% are full-time and 7 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (79% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (79% of courses with a stated intake). Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Master's Business & Management?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (QS World #232) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Business & Management in Germany?

70 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business & Management course take in Germany?

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

When do Master's Business & Management courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 79% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Business & Management online with a university in Germany?

7 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Business & Management courses in Germany?

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, with 14, ahead of Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (14).

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