Universities and Colleges in Germany

Germany nearly has 400 officially recognised universities with over 15000 study programmes to choose from.

In Germany, higher education institutions are referred to as Hochschule. This term covers:

• Universities (Universitäten) – where there is a strong research element
• Technical universities – strong focus on engineering and technology courses
• Colleges of art, film and music – these require special admission, usually via an entrance examination
• Universities of applied sciences – for students who prefer a practical approach to study

For a little longer an explanation, read below:

Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany

Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany offers great practical relevance and focus, well-founded academic training for degree programmes in the field of technology, business and management, social studies, media and design. If you like learning and working in the applied field, then this will be an interesting option for you.

Colleges of Art, Film and Music in Germany

The colleges of Art, Film and Music in Germany are perfect for anyone wishing to turn their artistic talent into a profession. The range of programmes extends from painting, design and architecture to directing, music and drama. The entry threshold is high, the training excellent. One to one teaching or classes in small groups ensure that the young artists get the finishing artistic touches.

Church-maintained Colleges in Germany

For students interested in a career in the field of social work, education, special needs education or curative/therapeutic education, plus nursing and health care professionals, and church musicians.

Private Universities in Germany

Despite the high tuition fees – around Euro 1,800 to 4,700 per semester – private universities in Germany are becoming a popular option. Some of the reasons for this lie in the good reputation: small study groups, strong ties with business and industry, very practical focus, strong international orientation, short studies, good career prospects. But before you sign a contract with a private university, please make sure that you check that the university is state recognized. If it’s not, the academic degree you gain will not be recognized, which could lead to major problems when you start looking for a job after graduating.

Universities of Cooperative Education in Germany

These are not higher education institutions. Nevertheless, their certificates and degrees are partly recognized as equivalent to Fachhochschulen qualifications. Berufsakademien offer academic studies (focuses on business, technology, social studies) in combination with vocational training, i.e. cooperative education. This dual training alternates between courses taken at the academy and practical (workplace) training in a company. Some of the Berufsakademien even deliver the training bilingually: German-English. This profile has resulted in many companies showing a strong interest in Berufsakademie graduates, including, in particular, global players with their branches around the world.

List of Universities in Germany

Many top Universities in Germany offer programs that are taught in English language completely. Thus, doing a German certificate is not essential. However we suggest all our students to do at least an A1 level German language course. This helps in networking with others and get adjusted to the environment. Additionally, when you are looking for employment after finishing your MBA in Germany, we are certain that employers would love to know that you know their language and will be a good team member

Study in Germany

If you wish to study in Germany, contact our expert German education counsellors, who can guide you through the complete process of shortlisting German Universities based on the program you wish to study, guide you with applications, visa guidance and more.