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Study Social Sciences in Germany: 215 Universities with 874 English Study Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Updated: 04-28-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
The social sciences have some well-known connections to Germany, certain names such as Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Jutta Almendinger come to mind. One may be motivated to study a social science subject in Germany to wander in their footsteps. With a great number of English-taught Master’s programs offered, German universities provide international, up-to-date programs that connect theory with cutting-edge research.
Overview
874
Study Programs in English
215
Universities
62
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (574 programs for EU citizens, 475 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 18,250 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between April 30 and April 25
Summer Semester
between April 30 and April 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Social Sciences
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#21QS Online MBA Rankings: Europe
IU International University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences
No. of Students: approx. 100,000 students
Program Fees: € 2,394 - € 5,975 (per semester)
#29SCM Journal List Ranking
Kühne Logistics University
private (state-approved) University
No. of Students: approx. 400 students
Program Fees: € 7,467 (per semester)
#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University
No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 6,000 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
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Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
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Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Sustainable Chemistry Managеmеnt
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 10 Dec (Summer)
€ 4950
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Master the art of managing chemistry in a sustainable wayBecome a top manager with a sustainable view of chemistryBenefit from the blended learning format of this program
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Clausthal University of Technology
Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Chеmistrу
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Be part of a chemistry program highly focused on materials and processesBe part of a top university of technologyParticipate in a highly international university and study program
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University of Potsdam / Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf / Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
Potsdam
European Film Business and Law (MΒА)
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)
€ 5750
€ 5000
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Get a joint degree from two universitiesTake advantage of the hands-on learningApply for the EPI scholarship
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2024
Winter Semester 2025/2026
766 programs
75 programs
834 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
32.7% local admission restriction (local NC)
13.6% no admission restriction, but ability test
41.3% no admission restriction
12.4% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
72.9% directly at University
8.1% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
26% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
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OHM Professional School
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm · Nuremberg
MBA in General Management for Non-Economiсs Graduatеs
Master of Business Administration Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Aug (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Feb (Summer)
€ 5250 - € 7000
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2 Years
Duration
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University of Potsdam
Potsdam
International War Studies (Double Degree with University Collegе Dublin, Irеland)
Master of Arts Application deadline not specified
€ 2138 / € 5515
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
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ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratiνеs
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Winter)
€ 2750 / € 3750
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
3.5 (1 program )
Minimum:
57 (1 program )
Minimum:
B1 Preliminary (PET) (4 programs )
Maximum:
8 (2 programs )
Maximum:
110 (6 programs )
Maximum:
FCE Grade A (1 program )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
3.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
8 (2 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
57 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (6 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B1 Preliminary (PET) (4 programs )
Maximum:
FCE Grade A (1 program )
3 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
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Friedensau Adventist University
Möckern
Development Studies (On-Campus or Оnlinе)
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/31 Aug (Winter)
€ 1999 - € 2793
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 - 3 Years
Duration
Become an expert in development studiesFlexibility: Study completely online or online + live workshops in the Ivory CoastStudy while you work
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University of Potsdam / Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf / Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
Potsdam
European Film Businеss and Law (LL.Μ.)
Master of Laws Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)
€ 5750
€ 5000
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Get a joint degree from two universitiesTake advantage of the hands-on learningApply for the EPI scholarship
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Berlin Professional School
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin · Berlin
Master Business Management – Green Energy and Climate Finanсе
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter)
€ 3400
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
24 Months
Duration
Master the Digital Business Landscape!Modern Learning for Modern Challenges!Thrive in Europe's Startup Capital!
Program Features
2-24 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Laws
Master of Education
Master of Business Law
Master of Public Administration
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Engineering
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Policy
Master of Administrative Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering
Beginning
Winter intake
63.2%Summer intake
2.9%Winter & Summer intake
32.5% noInfo
List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Social Sciences
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Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 0
Program Fees: € 3,000
M.A. (Master of Arts)
accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg - University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 550
Program Fees: € 5,700 - € 6,600
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
private (state-approved) Academy of Fine Arts · No. of Students: 1,800
Program Fees: € 1,506
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 2,800
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,200
Program Fees: € 1,250 - € 2,640
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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