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51 Best Public Master's Engineering Universities in Germany

Of the 51 Public Master's Engineering universities in Germany, Technical University of Munich ranks highest at #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98). Across the whole list there are 222 courses to choose from.

51 universities · ranked best first

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25Ranked
HU Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) logo
#90 in Germany Germany

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Engineering

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#90 in Germany · by research impact
312,900 citations · h-index 217
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29Ranked
DH Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) logo
#106 in Germany Germany

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Center for Advanced Studies (CAS)

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Engineering

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#106 in Germany · by research impact
100,763 citations · h-index 70
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31Ranked
HF Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin logo
#114 in Germany Germany

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin

Public University · 11 courses in Master's Engineering

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#114 in Germany · by research impact
81,058 citations · h-index 86
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33Ranked
TH Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt logo
#122 in Germany Germany

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Public University · 16 courses in Master's Engineering

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#122 in Germany · by research impact
59,342 citations · h-index 95
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34Ranked
TH Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen logo
#125 in Germany Germany

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Public University · 17 courses in Master's Engineering

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#125 in Germany · by research impact
51,337 citations · h-index 81
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41Ranked
HA Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen logo
#148 in Germany Germany

Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen

Public University · 6 courses in Master's Engineering

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#148 in Germany · by research impact
27,476 citations · h-index 73
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HW Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung logo
#150 in Germany Germany

Hochschule Wismar, Fachhochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Engineering

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#150 in Germany · by research impact
25,574 citations · h-index 63
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44Ranked
FE Fachhochschule Erfurt logo
#157 in Germany Germany

Fachhochschule Erfurt

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Engineering

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#157 in Germany · by research impact
18,458 citations · h-index 60
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45Ranked
RU Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences logo
#166 in Germany Germany

Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Engineering

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#166 in Germany · by research impact
10,517 citations · h-index 46
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OT Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden logo
#169 in Germany Germany

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden

Public University · 7 courses in Master's Engineering

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#169 in Germany · by research impact
9,182 citations · h-index 42
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How these universities are ranked

9 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). 4 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

51 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. Technical University of Munich is the largest, with 52,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 3 Semester. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (69% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake). Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Technical University of Munich is the least expensive at USD 1,500 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 Master's Engineering?

Technical University of Munich (QS World #22), Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Master's Engineering in Germany?

Of those with published fees, Technical University of Munich is the least expensive at about USD 1,500 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Master's Engineering in Germany?

51 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's Engineering course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 3 Semester the next most common.

When do Public Master's Engineering courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 69% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Master's Engineering courses in Germany?

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen, with 17, ahead of Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (16).

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