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63 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Germany

Of the 63 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Germany, Technical University of Munich ranks highest at #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 163 courses to choose from.

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2Top pick
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 11 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1386Founded
29,000Students
6,000International
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#80 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Germany
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11Ranked
EU Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald logo
#57 in Germany Germany

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#57 in Germany · by research impact
2,310,484 citations · h-index 509
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20Ranked
HU Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) logo
#90 in Germany Germany

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

Public University · 6 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#90 in Germany · by research impact
312,900 citations · h-index 217
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23Ranked
DH Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg logo
#105 in Germany Germany

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg

Public University · 9 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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#105 in Germany · by research impact
100,763 citations · h-index 70
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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (Technical University of Munich) to #477 (Universität Potsdam); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 15 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

63 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (1), Baden-Württemberg (1) and North Rhine-Westphalia (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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 87 bachelor's, 57 master's, 10 professional and 5 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (61% of courses with a stated intake). Medizinische Hochschule Hannover offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. RWTH Aachen University is the least expensive at USD 600 a year and Heidelberg University the most at USD 3,000; the middle of the range is about USD 1,500. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in Germany?

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

How many public universities offer Medicine & Health Sciences in Germany?

63 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Germany?

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

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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