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Study Social Sciences in Germany: 89 Universities with 229 English Study Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Updated: 02-26-2021 | 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
229
Study Programs in English
89
Universities
42
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (138 programs for EU citizens, 117 programs for Non-EU)
Maximum:
17,250 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadline
Winter Semester
between March 01 and February 15
Summer Semester
between March 01 and September 30
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
#70Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn
public University
No. of Students: approx.38,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (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,- € (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #121
#86Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Freiburg
public University
No. of Students: approx.24,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #101-150, QS World University Rankings #186
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Tuition fees
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2020/2021
Summer Semester 2021
180 Programs
11 Programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national
admission restriction (national NC)
47.2% local admission
restriction (local NC)
30.1% no admission
restriction
22.7% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
74.7% directly at
University
25.3% via Uni-Assist
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum
5 (11 programs)
Minimum
60 (1 program)
Minimum
0 (135 programs)
Maximum
8 (2 programs)
Maximum
110 (3 programs)
Maximum
0 (135 programs)
IELTS Band
Minimum
5 (11 programs)
Maximum
8 (2 programs)
TOEFL Scores
Minimum
60 (1 program)
Maximum
110 (3 programs)
Cambridge Levels
Minimum
0 (135 programs)
Maximum
0 (135 programs)
Program Features
2-8 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Education
Master of Administrative Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Policy
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science
Master of Business Marketing
Master of Laws
Master of Law and Business
Beginning
Winter intake
79.9%Summer intake
3.9%Winter & Summer intake
15.7% 0.4% no information provided
List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Social Sciences
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accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg
private (state-approved) University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 550
Program Fees: 0,- €
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: 0,- €
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 3,900
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 250
Program Fees: 0,- €
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
bbw University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 1,100
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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