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Study Social Sciences in Germany: 126 Universities with 381 English Study Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Updated: 05-10-2021 | 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
381
Study Programs in English
126
Universities
53
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (245 programs for EU citizens, 209 programs for Non-EU)
Maximum:
17,250 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadline
Winter Semester
between May 15 and May 09
Summer Semester
between May 31 and May 09
Top-ranked German Universities in Social Sciences
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#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) #52, QS World University Rankings #62
#43Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx.41,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #61
#44Times 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) #47, QS World University Rankings #64
#70Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn
public University
No. of Students: approx.38,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 3,250 € (per semester)
Times Higher Education Ranking #105, QS World University Rankings #255
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx.35,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 4,500 € (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #121
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Tuition fees
5 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
CBS International Business School
Tourism and Sustainable Management
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Brand University of Applied Sciences
Marketing & Innovation
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
CBS International Business School
Strategic Management and Consulting
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
bbw University of Applied Sciences
International Technical Vocational Education and Training
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Brand University of Applied Sciences
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2020/2021
Summer Semester 2021
276 Programs
19 Programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national
admission restriction (national NC)
37.8% local admission
restriction (local NC)
32.8% no admission
restriction
29.4% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
72.4% directly at
University
26.2% via Uni-Assist
5 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
CBS International Business School
Business Psychology and Management
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Freiburg
Modern China Studies
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
CBS International Business School
Business Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum
5 (17 programs)
Minimum
60 (1 program)
Minimum
B2 First (FCE) (68 programs)
Maximum
8 (3 programs)
Maximum
110 (5 programs)
Maximum
FCE Grade A (2 programs)
IELTS Band
Minimum
5 (17 programs)
Maximum
8 (3 programs)
TOEFL Scores
Minimum
60 (1 program)
Maximum
110 (5 programs)
Cambridge Levels
Minimum
B2 First (FCE) (68 programs)
Maximum
FCE Grade A (2 programs)
5 English Degree Programs for Social Sciences in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Psychology & Sustainability
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Intercultural Communication and European Studies
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Healthy and Sustainable Buildings
Master of Engineering
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Universität Hamburg
Peace and Security Studies
Master of Arts
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Nuertingen-Geislingen University
Sustainable Mobilities
Master of Science
Application deadline not specified
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Marketing
Master of Education
Master of Laws
Master of Law and Business
Master of Public Administration
Master of Engineering
Master of Public Policy
Master of Administrative Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering
Beginning
Winter intake
74.8%Summer intake
4.2%Winter & Summer intake
20.7% 0.3% no information provided
List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Social Sciences
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accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg | University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 550
Program Fees: 6,250 € - 6,600 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
private (state-approved) Academy of fine arts · No. of Students: 1,600
Program Fees: 1,446 €
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 3,900
Program Fees: 2,640 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
private (state-approved) Academy of fine arts · No. of Students: 1,600
Program Fees: 4,350 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 6,900
Program Fees: 474 € - 4,000 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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