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28 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Germany

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen leads the 28 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Germany at #215 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf (#41 in Germany) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 50 courses to choose from.

28 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
9Ranked
DH Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg logo
#105 in Germany Germany
#105 in Germany · by research impact
100,763 citations · h-index 70
15Ranked
HF Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Ludwigshafen logo
#115 in Germany Germany
#115 in Germany · by research impact
79,364 citations · h-index 120
24Ranked
SS Staatliche Studienakademie Bautzen logo
Germany
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #215 (Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen) to #416 (Universität Mannheim); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen is cited most (13,332,999 citations). 5 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

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

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 23 bachelor's, 23 master's, 3 phd / doctorate and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 84% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (69% of courses with a stated intake). Frankfurt School of Finance & Management offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Professional Accounting & Finance?

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (QS World #215), Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf (#41 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional Accounting & Finance in Germany?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Germany?

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

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Germany?

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, with 7, ahead of Staatliche Studienakademie Bautzen (5).

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