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15 Best Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy Universities in Germany

Heidelberg University leads the 15 Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy universities in Germany at #80 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433). Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #487 (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 1 university 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

15 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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 4 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (65% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (65% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Potsdam offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Universität Mannheim (QS World #416) and Universität Hannover (QS World #433) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy in Germany?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 65% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy courses in Germany?

Universität Potsdam, with 2, ahead of Universität Mannheim (2).

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