Educads

65 Best Master's Science Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 29 universities offer 65 Master's Science programs — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Heidelberg University and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.

1Master's Degree
GN Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg logo
Germany

Angewandte Chemie

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg — The Master's degree in Angewandte Chemie (Applied Chemistry) at Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
2Master's Degree
GN Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg logo
Germany

Angewandte Mathematik und Physik

Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg — The Master's degree program in Angewandte Mathematik und Physik at Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg offers students a comprehensive understanding of the mathematic...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
3Master's Degree
FL Fachhochschule Lübeck logo
Germany

Angewandte Physik

Fachhochschule Lübeck — The Master’s Degree in Angewandte Physik (Applied Physics) at Fachhochschule Lübeck focuses on advanced concepts and practical applications of physics in various technolo...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSe/SoSeIntake
Science
4Master's Degree
FL Fachhochschule Lübeck logo
Germany

Nachhaltige Chemie

Fachhochschule Lübeck — The Master's program in Nachhaltige Chemie at Fachhochschule Lübeck is designed for students passionate about sustainable chemistry and its application in combating globa...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
SoSeIntake
Science
6Master's Degree
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Geoarchaeology

Heidelberg University — The Master's Degree in Geoarchaeology at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, integrating the fields of archaeology and earth...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
7Master's Degree
KI Karlsruher Institut für Technologie logo
QS World #98 #9 in Germany Germany

Angewandte Geowissenschaften

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — The Master's degree in Angewandte Geowissenschaften (Applied Geosciences) at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie equips students with a comprehensive understanding of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
30. September, 31. MärzIntake
Science
8Master's Degree
KI Karlsruher Institut für Technologie logo
QS World #98 #9 in Germany Germany

Chemie

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — The Master's degree in Chemistry at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie offers an in-depth exploration of the chemical sciences. This program combines theoretical kno...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
15. Juli, 15. JanuarIntake
Science
9Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Atmospheric Science

Universität Hamburg — The Master's Degree in Atmospheric Science at Universität Hamburg delves into the intricate workings of the Earth's atmosphere, focusing on processes that influence clima...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Science
10Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Chemistry

Universität Hamburg — The Master's Degree in Chemistry at Universität Hamburg offers an in-depth exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline. The program covers a b...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Science
11Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Mathematics

Universität Hamburg — The Master's Degree in Mathematics at Universität Hamburg is designed to deepen students’ understanding of mathematical theories and applications. The program comprehensi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WS und SoSeIntake
Science
12Master's Degree
ET Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen logo
QS World #215 #17 in Germany Germany

Advanced Quantum Physics

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen — The Master's degree in Advanced Quantum Physics at Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen delves deep into the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and its applicatio...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Science
13Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Cognitive Science

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's degree in Cognitive Science at Technische Universität Darmstadt provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the mind, integrating insights from psychology,...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
14Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Geodäsie und Geoinformation

Technische Universität Darmstadt — Der Masterstudiengang Geodäsie und Geoinformation an der Technischen Universität Darmstadt bietet eine umfassende Ausbildung in der Kartographie, Geoinformatik und den Ge...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
15Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Materials Science

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's degree in Materials Science at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers an in-depth exploration of materials and their properties, focusing on the development...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
16Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Mathematics

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's Degree in Mathematics at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers an in-depth exploration of mathematical theories, concepts, and applications. This program i...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
17Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Mechanics

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's program in Mechanics at Technische Universität Darmstadt delves into the fundamental principles and advanced applications of mechanical science. The curricul...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
18Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Particle Accelerator Science

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's degree in Particle Accelerator Science at Technische Universität Darmstadt offers a comprehensive exploration of particle accelerator technology, encompassin...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
19Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Physics

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master’s Degree in Physics at Technische Universität Darmstadt provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of physics while offering practical re...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
20Master's Degree
TU Technische Universität Darmstadt logo
QS World #253 #21 in Germany Germany

Soft Matter and Materials

Technische Universität Darmstadt — The Master's program in Soft Matter and Materials at Technische Universität Darmstadt delves into the fascinating world of complex materials that exhibit both solid and l...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
21Master's Degree
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany

Digital and Computational Archaeology

Universität Köln — The Master's Degree in Digital and Computational Archaeology at Universität Köln offers a comprehensive exploration of the integration of digital technologies within the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Science
22Master's Degree
US Universität Stuttgart logo
QS World #310 #23 in Germany Germany

Chemical Sciences

Universität Stuttgart — The Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences at Universität Stuttgart is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Science
23Master's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

Chemie

Universität Hannover — The Master's Degree in Chemistry at Universität Hannover provides an extensive and in-depth understanding of chemical sciences, equipping students with advanced knowledge...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Science
24Master's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

Geowissenschaften

Universität Hannover — The Master's program in Geosciences at Universität Hannover provides a comprehensive exploration of Earth sciences, focusing on the dynamic processes that shape our plane...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Science

Science at other levels

How these courses are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #487 (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg); 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. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 Semester. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (63% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (63% of courses with a stated intake). Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Master's Science?

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), 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 Master's Science in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Master's Science course take in Germany?

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

When do Master's Science courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 63% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Science courses in Germany?

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, with 8, ahead of Technische Universität Darmstadt (8).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.

Stay updated

Get admission alerts, scholarship deadlines & university news — free.