Social science programs in Germany

74 universities in Germany offer 580 social science programs open to international students; 67% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 3,095 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,547 USD and 3,464 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Social science in Germany by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 179 1,547 USD 1,611 USD 3,200 USD
Master's 309 1,547 USD 3,095 USD 3,464 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 1,547 USD
Master in Anthropology of the Americas University of Bonn Master's 646 USD
Master in International Law (2 Years) Heidelberg University Master's 1,547 USD
Master in Political Science University of Mannheim Master's 3,095 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 646 USD
Bachelor in Asian Studies University of Bonn Bachelor's 646 USD
Master in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Dual Major) University of Cologne Master's —
Bachelor in American Studies (3 Years) Heidelberg University Bachelor's 1,547 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 Sociology University of Mannheim Master's 3,095 USD
Master in North American Studies FAU Erlangen Nurnberg 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 3,464 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 3,095 USD
Bachelor in Citizenship and Civic Engagement Karlshochschule International University Bachelor's 9,920 USD
Master in Political Economy University of Konstanz Master's 3,464 USD

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Specializations within social science

Education 171 History 46 Communication 39 Theology 33 American Studies 24 Law 24 Archaeology 21 Political science 19 Geography 19 Sociology 15

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