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41 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Germany

Of the 41 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Germany, Heidelberg University ranks highest at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (QS World #232). Across the whole list there are 85 courses to choose from.

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7Ranked
JW Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main logo
#39 in Germany Germany

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#39 in Germany · by research impact
15,183,428 citations · h-index 1,015
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#41 in Germany Germany

Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#41 in Germany · by research impact
10,778,489 citations · h-index 875
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#46 in Germany Germany

Universität Leipzig

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#46 in Germany · by research impact
6,507,080 citations · h-index 701
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#99 in Germany Germany

Universität Hildesheim

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#99 in Germany · by research impact
145,672 citations · h-index 129
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#100 in Germany Germany

Universität Erfurt

Public University · 8 courses in Master's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#100 in Germany · by research impact
143,412 citations · h-index 154
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How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #448 (Universität Bayreuth); 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. 4 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 41 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.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 98% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (63% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (63% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Erfurt offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

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 Social Sciences & Psychology in Germany?

41 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Germany?

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

When do Master's Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Germany?

Universität Erfurt, with 8, ahead of Universität Leipzig (5).

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