Guide · updated September 2026
Cheapest Universities in Germany
We compared 261 universities in Germany — typical tuition is ₹3.32 L a year.
Universities261
Typical tuition₹3.32 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹13K – ₹32.19 Llowest course fee
Cities122
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Cheapest Universities in Germany
Ordered by lowest published tuition.
Weihenstephan Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
Freising, Germany
from ₹16K/yrTuition
6Courses
Stuttgart Technology University of Applied Sciences
Stuttgart, Germany
from ₹38K/yrTuition
24Courses
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical University Munich | Munich | — | ₹13K | — |
| Clausthal University of Technology | Clausthal-Zellerfeld | — | ₹14K | 17 |
| Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich | Munich | — | ₹15K | — |
| Weihenstephan Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences | Freising | — | ₹16K | 6 |
| HTW Dresden | Dresden | — | ₹17K | 11 |
| University of Passau | Passau | — | ₹17K | 4 |
| Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences | Heilbronn | — | ₹19K | 5 |
| Ludwig Maximilians University Munich | Munich | — | ₹22K | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best cheapest universities in Germany?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are Technical University Munich, Clausthal University of Technology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Weihenstephan Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, HTW Dresden. 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 261 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?
261 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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