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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.

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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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