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22 Best Public Master's Economics & Public Policy Universities in Germany

Technical University of Munich leads the 22 Public Master's Economics & Public Policy universities in Germany at #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54) and Heidelberg University (QS World #80) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 35 matching courses between them.

22 universities · ranked best first

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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 #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).

Public, private and where they are

22 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Bavaria (2), Baden-Württemberg (1) and Berlin (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

The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (53% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (53% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Erfurt offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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 1,500. 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 Master's Economics & Public Policy?

Technical University of Munich (QS World #22), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54) and Heidelberg University (QS World #80) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Master's Economics & Public Policy 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 Master's Economics & Public Policy in Germany?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 53% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Master's Economics & Public Policy online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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