Europe
Cost of Studying in Germany: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Germany is 4,869 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,700 USD and 13,030 USD. These figures are computed from 8,825 programs at 243 universities in Germany listed on Global Admissions; 89% are taught in English.
Data as of September 1, 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.
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.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Germany?
Yes — 7,865 of the 8,825 degree programs in Germany on Global Admissions (89%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Germany accept international students?
243 universities in Germany list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of September 1, 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.
Thinking seriously about Germany?
An advisor who knows the Germany admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 8,825 degree programs that243 universities in Germany list on Global Admissions, as of September 1, 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, September 1, 2026".