Europe
Cost of Studying in Germany: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Germany is 3,428 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,611 USD and 10,284 USD. These figures are computed from 4,558 programs at 237 universities in Germany listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 87% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 1,547 USD | 3,200 USD | 6,000 USD | 453 |
| Master's | 1,611 USD | 3,428 USD | 10,284 USD | 1,085 |
| PhD | 4,114 USD | 5,211 USD | 5,714 USD | 5 |
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 in our Germany catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in International Business | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 96 USD |
| Master in Sustainable Land Management and Conservation | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Master's | 96 USD |
| Bachelor in Agriculture | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 96 USD |
| Master in Agriculture | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Master's | 96 USD |
| Master in Business Law | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Master's | 96 USD |
| Bachelor in Business Studies | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences | Bachelor's | 96 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Germany?
Yes — 3,965 of the 4,558 degree programs in our Germany catalog (87%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Germany accept international students?
237 universities in Germany list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Germany affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Germany charge 1,611 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 96 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Germany: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Germany guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Germany?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 4,558 degree programs that 237 universities in Germany list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".