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104 Best Business & Management Universities in Germany

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich leads the 104 Business & Management universities in Germany at #54 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (QS World #54) and Heidelberg University (QS World #80) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 645 matching courses between them.

104 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
LM Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München logo
QS World #54 #4 in Germany Germany
#54 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Germany
4Ranked
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany
#193 QS World University Rankings 2026
#14 in Germany
7Ranked
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany
#272 QS World University Rankings 2026
#22 in Germany
13Ranked
TU Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg logo
QS World #487 #34 in Germany Germany
#487 QS World University Rankings 2026
#34 in Germany

How these universities are ranked

14 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 (44,345,956 citations). 18 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

104 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. IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH is the largest, with 80,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 344 bachelor's, 257 master's, 28 professional and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 89% are full-time and 15 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (72% of courses with a stated intake). Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg offers the widest choice, with 40 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 Business & Management?

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (QS World #54), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (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 Business & Management 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 Business & Management in Germany?

104 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business & Management course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Business & Management courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Business & Management online with a university in Germany?

15 of these courses are listed as online.

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