🇩🇪 Study in Germany
Strong in engineering, technology, science. Safety safe (10/100).
Germany pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #37) — living costs run about €900–€1800 a month. Programmes are strongest in engineering, technology, science. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Top-ranked universities
Key facts · Germany
Monthly cost
€900–1800
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#37
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
Free (public)
Degree tuition: free at public universities — range €0–€3,000/yr across 28 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): €11,904/yr (Sperrkonto, €992/mo) — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Auswärtiges Amt (German Federal Foreign Office). · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Germany
Rent
€537
Food
€268
Transport
€71
Other
€199
Monthly total
€1,075
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €750–€1,800/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Germany
University degrees (94)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinThe Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is a public medical school and hospital in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest university hospital in Europe.
- Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu KielThe Botanischer Garten der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, or less formally the Botanischer Garten Kiel, is a botanical garden and arboretum maintained by the University of Kiel. It is located at Am Botanischen Garten 1, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and open daily.
- Constructor UniversityConstructor University, formerly Jacobs University Bremen, is an international, private, residential research university located in Vegesack, Bremen, Germany. It offers study programs in engineering, humanities, natural and social sciences, in which students can acquire bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees.
- Eberhard Karls Universität TübingenTübingen Üniversitesi, 1477'de kurulan, Baden-Württemberg'de yer alan Almanya'nın en eski kamu araştırma üniversitelerinden biridir.
- Free University of BerlinThe Free University of Berlin is a public research university in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in West Berlin in 1948 with American support during the early Cold War period as a Western continuation of the Friedrich Wilhelm University, or the University of Berlin, whose traditions and faculty members it retained.
- Freie Universitat BerlinFreie Universität Berlin, 1948'de Soğuk Savaş dönemi başında Batı Berlin'de Amerikan desteğiyle kurulan bir kamu araştırma üniversitesidir.
Summer schools (73)
- Architecture in Berlin. A Walk through HistoryArchitecture in Berlin: A Walk Through History is organized by Freie Universitat Berlin's FUBiS Summer and Winter University in Berlin, Germany. The course addresses students of any subject, especially history of art and architecture, and explores Berlin's architectural development through walking tours of historically significant buildings and sites.
- Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th CenturyArt in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century is organized by Utrecht Summer School and held in Berlin, Germany. The art-history course covers German art from medieval times through the 20th century and is aimed at all students, primarily those studying art history.
- Berlin Architecture, Culture and City Marketing, 1750 -presentBerlin: Architecture, Culture and City Marketing (1750-Present) is organized by Freie Universitat Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It examines architecture and urban development across Berlin's historical periods from the 18th century onward and welcomes students from any discipline, including those without prior architectural knowledge.
- Berlin Modular Music – Aesthetic Strategies for the Rabbit HoleThis program is organized by the Berlin Summer University of the Arts in Berlin, Germany. It explores modular synthesis through hands-on sessions with various modular hardware systems and is open to participants from beginner to advanced levels.
- Berlin Modular Music Culture - Aesthetic and Social PotentialsThis workshop is organized by the Berlin Summer University of the Arts in Berlin, Germany. It combines artistic and scientific perspectives on modular synthesizers, exploring both their aesthetic potential and the social dimensions of Berlin's synthesizer culture, and welcomes participants of all levels.
- Berlin Modular Music InterfacesThis workshop is organized by the Berlin Summer University of the Arts in Berlin, Germany. Focused on modular synthesizers, it combines artistic-productive and scientific-reflective perspectives and is aimed at students interested in electronic music hardware and synthesis.
Boarding schools (12)
- Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS)
- Internat Solling (Landschulheim am Solling)
- Internatsschule Schloss LouisenlundInternatsschule Schloss Louisenlund is an educational campus and boarding school in Germany. The official site presents Louisenlund as one campus with elementary school, junior level, boarding school and IB World School options, where pupils study as day pupils or live in the boarding school community.
- Lietz Internatsdorf Haubinda (Hermann-Lietz-Schule)
- Pädagogium Baden-Baden
- Schloss BirklehofSchloss Birklehof is a private boarding school and Gymnasium in Hinterzarten in the Black Forest. The official site identifies Birklehof as a state-recognised Gymnasium and boarding school, describes its focus on personal growth for children and young people, boarding life, the school community, MINT, music and international profiles, information days, campus tours and its location at Birklehof 1 in Hinterzarten.
Foundation & pathway programs (6)
- Berlin School of Business and InnovationPrivate foundation in Berlin — business, design and technology fields. 3 start dates per year.
- International College of BremenInternational College of Bremen is a foundation pathway option in Bremen, Germany, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Studienkolleg FU BerlinGermany's official university preparation program — in Berlin. Leads to engineering and science studies. Tuition-free.
- Studienkolleg HamburgAlmanya'da üniversite öğrenimine hazırlık sağlayan kurum. G-, M-, T- ve W-Kurs gibi tek yıllık alan-spesifik hazırlık programları aracılığıyla uluslararası öğrencileri Alman yükseköğretim sistemine uyarlar.
- Studienkolleg MünchenStudienkolleg München is a foundation pathway option in München, Germany, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Studienkolleg TU MunichTU Munich Studienkolleg — preparation for Germany's top technical university. Tuition-free.
Language schools (30)
- Colón Language Center
- DEUTSCH.PRO German Summer Camp HeidelbergDEUTSCH.PRO German Summer Camp Heidelberg is a language programme provider in Heidelberg, Germany, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- DeutschAkademie BerlinDeutschAkademie Berlin is a language programme provider in Berlin, Germany, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Deutsche Welle AkademieDeutsche Welle, commonly shortened to DW, is a German state-funded television network and public service international broadcaster funded by the Federal Government of Germany. The service is available in 32 languages.
- did deutsch-institut
- F+U Academy of Languages Heidelberg
Exchange programs (19)
- AFS Deutschland Interkulturelle BegegnungenAFS Deutschland Interkulturelle Begegnungen is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Hamburg, Germany, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- AFS Germany Year (AFS Intercultural Programs)AFS Intercultural Programs is a global nonprofit exchange network focused on intercultural learning. Its official site presents study-abroad, hosting, volunteer and education pathways that connect students, families, schools and communities across countries.
- AFS Intercultural ProgramsAFS Intercultural Programs is an international youth exchange organization. It consists of over 50 independent, not-for-profit organizations, each with its network of volunteers, professionally staffed offices, volunteer board of directors and website.
- AFS Interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V.
- AIFS Educational Travel
- Ayusa-Intrax (Ayusa Germany)
See all programs, filters and matches in the Meridian app.
Scholarships for Germany
- DAAD Scholarship Programme
- Erasmus+ Student Exchange
- Germany Scholarship
- Turkiye Scholarships (return)
- DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
- DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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