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Study Social Sciences in Germany (2026/27)

Germany offers international students a dynamic social sciences education where critical analysis meets global perspectives, with many programmes taught in English and designed to explore contemporary issues through both European and international lenses. The emphasis on comparative approaches and intercultural understanding enables students to analyse social phenomena from multiple cultural viewpoints while benefiting from Germany's position at the crossroads of European social thought and global developments. Curricula combine classical social theory with contemporary research methods, allowing students to investigate pressing topics like migration, sustainability and digital transformation in both local and international contexts.

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Fees & Costs

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German Students
Degree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 30,240 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 18,750 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
MBA
0 - 26,250 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
0 - 6,300 euros (per semester)

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Social Sciences study programs in Germany.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses
Master15 July15 July
Bachelor15 July15 July
MBA15 July15 July
LL.M.15 July15 July
State Examination15 July15 July
Other15 July15 July
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Other
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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study programs in Social Sciences are still open for admission for the Winter Semester 2026/2027
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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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