university in Germany

German Universities

Higher education institutions in Germany are quite diverse. You will mostly be able to find two types: Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. The difference between them lies in the focus. While Universities offer a mix between theory and practice through research, Universities of Applied Science usually aim at the practical side of a subject and are more focused on the job market.

The funding and the tuition fees for universities also differs, although the majority is state-funded, there are some funded by private organizations or even religious institutions. With all this variety, there are around 380 universities in Germany offering more than 20,000 study programs for German and international students. 

Universities in Germany

Aalen University

Aalen University (Hochschule Aalen) is a University of Applied Sciences located in the town of Aalen in Baden-Wuerttemberg, South Germany.

AKAD University

The AKAD University is a private University of Applied Sciences based in Stuttgart.

Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

The Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, or Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen, is a German university in the province of Baden-Württemberg, whic

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

The young and modern Ansbach University of Applied Sciences is the place to be for students interested in business, technology, media, and natural

Arden University Berlin

Arden University is a private, UK-based higher education provider delivering online and blended learning options to 9,000 students globally and at

Bard College Berlin

American liberal arts education in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin.

Berlin International University of Applied Sciences

The Berlin International University of Applied Sciences (BIU) was created in 2014 and has become a popular higher education option in the German ca

Berlin School of Business and Innovation

Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) is a higher education institution that provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programme

Biberach University of Applied Sciences

Biberach University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Biberach) is a university located in the Baden-Wuerttemberg town of Biberach an der Ri

Bochum University of Applied Sciences

The Bochum University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bochum) is based in the city of Bochum, the sixth-largest in the German state of Nor

Constructor University

Constructor University Bremen is a research-oriented, state-recognized university with a broad range of programs ranging from the natural sciences,

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

The Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), or Technische Hochschule Deggendorf, is a university of applied sciences focusing on practic

DHBW - Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg or DHBW for short) is the first of its kind in Germany

DHBW - Heidenheim

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg or DHBW for short) is the first of its kind in Germany

DHBW - Ravensburg

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg or DHBW for short) is the first of its kind in Germany

ESMT Berlin

Germany’s #1 Business School

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

The Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Esslingen) is located in the small towns of Esslingen am Neckar and Goppingen, in

FAU - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

The Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is a large public research university based across two city campuses, one in Erlange

FernUniversität in Hagen

Situated in the city of Hagen in North-Rhine Westphalia, the FernUniversität in Hagen is one of Germany's pre-eminent distance learning institution

FHWS - University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt

The University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS or Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt) is one of

Film Academy

The Film Academy (Filmakademie) is Germany's premier higher education institution for trainee film-makers and those who want to make their

FOM University of Applied Sciences

FOM University of Applied Sciences (FOM Hochschule) is the biggest private institute of higher education in Germany.

Furtwangen University

Furtwangen University (HFU, or Hochschule Furtwangen) is a public University of Applied Sciences based in Baden-Wuerttemberg in South Germ

GISMA Business School

GISMA Business School – Potsdam Campus

GISMA Business School

GISMA Business School – Berlin Campus

GISMA Business School

GISMA Business School – Hamburg Campus

GISMA Business School

GISMA Business School – Language School in Hanover

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences

A relatively young German university, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (or Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt) offers a range of innov

HfG - University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd

The University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd (Hochschule für Kunst und Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd, or simply HfG) makes a great effort to av

HfK+G - Hochschule für Kommunikation und Gestaltung

The University of Communication and Design in Stuttgart (Hochschule für Kommunikation und Gestaltung, or simply HfK+G) is a leading venue

Hochschule der Medien

The Media University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule der Medien or HdM) is a small, public university located in the state of Baden-Wuertt

HSB Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences

Bremen University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Bremen) is a university in the port city of Bremen, which mixes original bachelor's degr

HSF - Hochschule Fresenius

Hochschule Fresenius is a private university of applied sciences and state-recognized by the Hessian M

HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences

HTWG (Hochschule Konstanz), or HTWG Konstanz - University of Applied Sciences, is a university in southern Germany which specializes in ap

ICN Business School

The ICN Business School is a private European university with two German campuses, in Nuremberg and Berlin.

ISM

An introduction by Expatrio on the International School of Management (ISM). 

Jade University of Applied Sciences

The Jade University of Applied Sciences is a university in the cities of Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg and Elsfleth, which mixes original Bachelor's deg

Kühne Logistics University

Kühne Logistics University (KLU) is a privately owned, state-regulated higher education institution in the city of Hamburg.

Ludwig-Maximilian University

As one of the top ten universities in Europe and the highest ranking in Germany, Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) is a large, historic, and highl

Ludwigsburg University of Education

Ludwigsburg University of Education (LUE), or Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, is the largest university of education in Baden-Wuertte

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Stuttgart’s Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Macromedia) is a small, specialist and private university offering Bache

Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences

The Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Neu-Ulm) is located in the city of Neu-Ulm, just across the river Danube from histo

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Offenburg is an applied sciences university located in a suburb of the province of Baden-Wuerttemberg.

OTH Regensburg

At OTH Regensburg, or Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, you will be able to find study programs in engineering, business stu

Paderborn University

Universität Paderborn, or Paderborn University, is focused in the information society.

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences, established in 1995, is a fully accredited and state-recognized university which focuses on training an

Pforzheim University

Pforzheim University, or Hochschule Pforzheim, is an applied sciences university in the Baden-Wuerttemberg city of Pforzheim.

PH Weingarten

The Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten (PH Weingarten) is an applied sciences university in the city of Weingarten, which is located in Up

POP Academy Stuttgart

The Stuttgart POP Academy is a local branch of the privately owned POP group of universities.

Protestant University Ludwigsburg

The Protestant University Ludwigsburg, or Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg, is located just outside Stuttgart, in Ludwigsburg, in the s

Reutlingen University

Hochschule Reutlingen (Reutlingen University) is a mid-sized public university of applied sciences, based in the city of Reutlingen in Bad

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Südwestfalen or simply FH-SWF) is a university in the North-Rhine

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Südwestfalen or simply FH-SWF) is a university in the North-Rhine

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Südwestfalen or simply FH-SWF) is a university in the North-Rhine

SRH University of Applied Sciences

SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia is part of the non-profit foundation SRH Holding, a leading provider of educational an

Steinbeis School of Management and Innovation

Next-Level Higher Education, Made in Germany Steinbeis SMI is the business school at Steinbeis University in Berlin.

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

TU Bergakademie Freiberg is one of the world's leading universities in the fields of mining, geosciences and materials science. The university's mo

Ulm University

Ulm University is a modern, progressive public university located in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in southern Germany.

Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Ulm University of Applied Sciences (or Technische Hochschule Ulm) provides high-tech education from passionate teachers.

University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg

Specializing in forestry and related ecological and practical disciplines, the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg (HFR), or Hochs

University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer is a university, which mixes original Bachelor's degrees with advanced study, usually in subjects that ar

University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten

Hochschule Weingarten, also known as University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten or simply RWU, is a medium-sized public universi

University of Bremen

The University of Bremen is a mid-sized university in Northwest Germany and one of just 11 German ‘Universities of Excellence.’ Offering over 100 d

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

The University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd (Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd) is a university in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Wuertte

University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt (Universität Erfurt) is a major higher educational institution in the Thuringian city of Erfurt.

University of Europe for Applied Sciences

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university of applied sciences based across three campuses: Berlin, Hamburg, and Is

University of Europe for Applied Sciences - Hamburg

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university of applied sciences based across three campuses: Berlin, Hamburg and Ise

University of Europe for Applied Sciences - Iserlohn

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university of applied sciences based across three campuses: Berlin, Hamburg, and Is

University of Freiburg

One of the oldest and highest-ranking universities in Germany, the University of Freiburg is a public research university noted for its degree and

University of Konstanz

The University of Konstanz is a medium-sized, public university located near the city of Konstanz in Baden-Wuerttemberg, just four miles from the S

University of Oldenburg

The Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg was founded in 1973, making it one of Germany‘s young universities.

University of Stuttgart

The University of Stuttgart, or Universität Stuttgart, is widely considered a leader in Germany among the technically-orientated universit

University of Tübingen

University of Tübingen, also known as Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, is one of the oldest universities in Europe, having been founded in 14

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences, or Westfälische Hochschule, is present in four cities in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia:

WHU

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is a leading German business school with an exceptional national and international reputation.

Witten/Herdecke University

The Witten/Herdecke University (Universität Witten/Herdecke or simply, UW/H) is located in the Ruhr Basin, a region dense in universities,