Social science programs in Germany

87 universities in Germany offer 793 social science programs open to international students; 66% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,474 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,610 USD and 13,896 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Social science in Germany by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 239 1,451 USD 1,737 USD 3,118 USD
Master's 470 1,610 USD 3,474 USD 13,896 USD
PhD 37 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Germany

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Political Science (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,737 USD
Master in Anthropology of the Americas University of Bonn Master's 1,451 USD
Master in International Law (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,737 USD
Master in Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution University of Tubingen Master's —
Master in Economic Behavior and Governance University of Kassel Master's —
Master in Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security University of Bonn Master's 1,451 USD
Bachelor in Asian Studies University of Bonn Bachelor's 1,451 USD
Bachelor in Business Law FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's —
Master in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Dual Major) University of Cologne Master's —
Master in North American Studies FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's —
Bachelor in American Studies (3 Years) Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,737 USD
Master in Sociology: Economic and Social Psychology University of Cologne Master's —
Master in Global Political Economy and Development University of Kassel Master's —
Master in Physical Geography: Climate and Environmental Sciences FAU Erlangen Nurnberg Master's —
Master in African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture University of Bayreuth Master's —
Master in Politics and Public Administration University of Konstanz Master's 3,888 USD
Master in History & Economics University of Bayreuth Master's —
Master in Social & Cultural Anthropology University of Bayreuth Master's —
Master in Sociology: Social Research University of Cologne Master's —
Master in Archaeology University of Tubingen Master's —
Bachelor in Interdisciplinary American Studies University of Tubingen Bachelor's 3,474 USD
Bachelor in Citizenship and Civic Engagement Karlshochschule International University Bachelor's 11,134 USD
Master in Mediterranean History University of Konstanz Master's 3,888 USD
Master in Political Economy University of Konstanz Master's 3,888 USD

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Specializations within social science

Education 222 History 66 Theology 47 Communication 40 Law 36 Archaeology 34 Political science 29 Geography 29 American Studies 26 Social Work 21

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