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33 Best Public Master's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Germany

Technical University of Munich leads the 33 Public Master's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Germany at #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 57 courses to choose from.

33 universities · ranked best first

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2Top pick
HE Heidelberg University logo
QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Heidelberg University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

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EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1386Founded
29,000Students
6,000International
Admissions open
#80 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Germany
21Ranked
HH Hochschule Hannover logo
#131 in Germany Germany

Hochschule Hannover

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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International
Admissions open
#131 in Germany · by research impact
44,929 citations · h-index 90

Medicine & Health Sciences at other levels

How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #22 (Technical University of Munich) to #272 (Universität Köln); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646. 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

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions. 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 null. 91% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (63% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (63% of courses with a stated intake). Heidelberg University offers the widest choice, with 5 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 Medicine & Health Sciences?

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 Medicine & Health Sciences 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 Medicine & Health Sciences in Germany?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Germany?

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

When do Public Master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 63% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Master's Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Germany?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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