Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities for a Bachelor's Degree in Germany
We compared 278 universities in Germany — typical tuition is ₹3.32 L a year.
Universities278
Typical tuition₹3.32 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹13K – ₹32.19 Llowest course fee
Cities129
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Best Universities for a Bachelor's Degree in Germany
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 278 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
Erlangen, Germany
from ₹4.42 L/yrTuition
57Courses
Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
from ₹2.65 L/yrTuition
35Courses
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical University of Munich | Munich | — | ₹4.42 L | 86 |
| RWTH Aachen University | Aachen | — | ₹12.17 L | 79 |
| Technical University of Berlin | Berlin | — | ₹4.87 L | 71 |
| Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg | Erlangen | — | ₹4.42 L | 57 |
| University of Stuttgart | Stuttgart | — | ₹3.32 L | 52 |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | Karlsruhe | — | ₹3.32 L | 50 |
| Dresden University of Technology | Dresden | — | ₹77K | 48 |
| Braunschweig University of Technology | Brunswick | — | ₹1.11 L | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are Technical University of Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Technical University of Berlin, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, University of Stuttgart. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Germany?
Across 240 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹3.32 L a year, ranging from ₹13K to ₹32.19 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Germany?
Technical University Munich has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹13K a year.
How many universities are covered?
278 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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