How these universities are ranked
2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #105 (RWTH Aachen University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations).
Public, private and where they are
6 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, 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. RWTH Aachen University is the largest, with 47,000 students.
Levels, lengths and start dates
The usual length is 3–4 years and null. 90% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (89% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.
What it costs
We hold indicative fees for 2 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 3,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
