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Accredited universities in Germany

Verified-accreditation universities in Germany. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

We've reviewed 10 universities for Germany. We're working on expanding coverage.

Free University of Berlin

Berlin · public · German and English

SubjectsHumanities · Political Science · Natural Sciences · Veterinary Medicine · Medicine · Law

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education and Research. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition. Semester contribution ~€315 (includes Berlin public transit ticket).
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1948. Comprehensive university with particular strength in political science, humanities, and veterinary medicine. Wide range of English-taught master's programs in international relations and area studies. State-recognized by Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system.

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg · public · German and English

SubjectsMedicine · Life Sciences · Humanities · Law · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Baden-Württemberg State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU undergraduates in Baden-Württemberg: €1,500/semester. Semester contribution ~€170.
Scholarships
yes

Germany's oldest university, founded 1386. Comprehensive research profile with particular strength in medicine and life sciences. Many master's and PhD programs taught in English. State-recognized by Baden-Württemberg Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system.

Humboldt University of Berlin

Berlin · public · German and English

SubjectsHumanities · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences · Law · Theology · Agriculture and Horticulture

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education and Research. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition. Semester contribution ~€315 (includes Berlin public transit ticket).
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1810, one of Berlin's two principal comprehensive universities. Strong humanities and social sciences profile. State-recognized by Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Berlin's semester ticket covers public transit citywide.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Karlsruhe · public · German and English

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Natural Sciences · Economics · Humanities and Social Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Baden-Württemberg State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU undergraduates in Baden-Württemberg: €1,500/semester. Semester contribution ~€170.
Scholarships
yes

Niche specialist — engineering, computer science, and natural sciences focus. Formed in 2009 from a merger of the University of Karlsruhe and the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe national research lab. State-recognized by Baden-Württemberg Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Strong research-lab integration.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)

Munich · public · German and English

SubjectsMedicine · Humanities · Natural Sciences · Law · Business · Social Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU undergraduates: €2,000–€3,000/semester (introduced 2024). Semester contribution ~€85.
Scholarships
yes

Comprehensive research university, founded 1472. Strong in medicine, humanities, sciences, and law. Most master's programs taught in German; selected programs in English. State-recognized by Bavarian Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system.

RWTH Aachen University

Aachen · public · German and English

SubjectsMechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Computer Science · Materials Science · Civil Engineering · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Culture and Science. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU students: no tuition in North Rhine-Westphalia. Semester contribution ~€320 (includes regional transit ticket).
Scholarships
yes

Niche specialist — engineering and applied sciences focus. Not a comprehensive university. Founded 1870. State-recognized by North Rhine-Westphalia Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Strong industrial network with Ford, e.GO Mobile, and Aachen tech corridor.

Technical University of Berlin

Berlin · public · German and English

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Planning and Architecture · Natural Sciences · Economics and Management

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education and Research. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition. Semester contribution ~€315 (includes Berlin public transit ticket).
Scholarships
yes

Niche specialist — technical and engineering focus with planning, architecture, and computer science. Not a comprehensive university. Founded 1879. State-recognized by Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Strong industrial and startup network in Berlin.

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Munich · public · German and English

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Natural Sciences · Medicine · Management · Life Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU undergraduates: €2,000–€3,000/semester (introduced 2024). Semester contribution ~€85.
Scholarships
yes

Broad comprehensive technical university with engineering, sciences, medicine, and management. Many graduate programs taught in English. State-recognized by Bavarian Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Located in Munich — high cost-of-living city but strong industrial network (BMW, Siemens, Allianz nearby).

University of Bonn

Bonn · public · German and English

SubjectsMathematics · Economics · Law · Medicine · Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Culture and Science. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU students: no tuition in North Rhine-Westphalia. Semester contribution ~€320 (includes regional transit ticket).
Scholarships
yes

Comprehensive research university founded 1818. Particular international strength in mathematics and economics. State-recognized by North Rhine-Westphalia Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. English-taught master's options in economics and mathematics.

University of Hohenheim

Stuttgart · public · German and English

SubjectsAgricultural Sciences · Food Science · Nutritional Sciences · Business and Economics · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
German Accreditation Council (Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat) and Baden-Württemberg State Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs; DSH/TestDaF for German-taught programs
Tuition
Public — no tuition for EU/EEA students. Non-EU undergraduates in Baden-Württemberg: €1,500/semester. Semester contribution ~€170.
Scholarships
yes

Niche specialist — agricultural sciences, food science, and nutritional sciences only. Not a comprehensive university. Founded 1818 as an agricultural academy. State-recognized by Baden-Württemberg Land Ministry; accredited via the German Accreditation Council system. Germany's leading agricultural sciences faculty; relevant for students targeting agribusiness, food technology, and sustainable agriculture.

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