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Cost of Studying in Germany: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Germany is 4,852 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,700 USD and 13,010 USD. These figures are computed from 5,734 programs at 242 universities in Germany listed on Global Admissions; 84% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Germany by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,447 USD | 3,465 USD | 10,396 USD | 647 |
| Master's | 1,700 USD | 4,852 USD | 13,010 USD | 1,670 |
| PhD | 4,713 USD | 5,776 USD | 15,248 USD | 7 |
Why the numbers look this way: Most German public universities charge no tuition at all — students pay only a semester contribution of roughly €150–350.
Cheapest degree programs in Germany
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Germany right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Produktionsmanagement Beng Dual | htw saar - University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 1 USD |
| Bachelor in Englisch | University of Education Freiburg | Bachelor's | 1 USD |
| Master in Niederdeutsch - Master of Education (Haupt- und Realschule) | University of Oldenburg | Master's | 2 USD |
| Bachelor in Werkstofftechnik (B.Sc.) | Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 7 USD |
| Bachelor in Bioverfahrenstechnik in Agrar- und Lebensmittelwirtschaft (B.Sc.) | Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 14 USD |
| Master in Double Degree (master) | Pforzheim University | Master's | 66 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Germany?
Yes — 4,806 of the 5,734 degree programs in Germany on Global Admissions (84%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Germany accept international students?
242 universities in Germany list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Germany affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Germany charge 1,700 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 5,734 degree programs that 242 universities in Germany list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 11, 2026".