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32 Best Public Bachelor's Science Universities in Germany

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich leads the 32 Public Bachelor's Science universities in Germany at #54 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Universität Hamburg (QS World #193). The universities on this list offer 56 matching courses between them.

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Cologne Business School

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #54 (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) to #526 (Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 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

32 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (1) and Baden-Württemberg (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is the largest, with 52,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and null. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (73% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). Cologne Business School offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 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.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Public Bachelor's Science?

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Universität Hamburg (QS World #193) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Science in Germany?

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

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Science in Germany?

32 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Science course take in Germany?

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

When do Public Bachelor's Science courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 73% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Science courses in Germany?

Cologne Business School, with 5, ahead of Universität Potsdam (4).

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