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Study Geography in Germany: 15 Universities with 16 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 12-04-2023 | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Students looking to study a Masters degree in Geography in English at a German university will find a choice of excellent programs at highly ranked universities in different subfields of the discipline. There are great options for students interested in the physical side of Geography, with programs focused on Geoanalysis, Earth Sciences, and Environmental History. Human geography is covered in programs that cover the subject from a human security or cultural perspective. Students interested in tourism or cartography will also find great choices for themselves.

Also note, that German universities offer a range of interdisciplinary and cutting edge programs that combine human and environmental perspectives, as well as insights from other subjects. What makes Germany a unique place to study Geography is that various programs include an integrated study or work placement abroad. The StudyFinder is a great place to start your search for a Master program that fits your interests. 

Overview

masters
16

Study Programs in English

universities
15

Universities

ranking
12

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (11 programs for EU citizens, 9 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 12,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between February 15 and September 30

Summer Semester

between and

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Top-ranked German Universities in Geography

#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 211 - € 1,673 (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
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128

Tuition Fees

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9
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3 English Degree Programs for Geography in Germany

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Understand how communication shapes the Ibero-American societyInternship or integrated research stay in Ibero-AmericaStudy at the oldest and highly renowned university in Germany
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Become an expert in Smart City SolutionsStrategic job opportunities in the Smart City job-marketEnjoy the best technology available

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Requirements

Since the specializations of the Master degrees in Geography differ broadly, it is important to check with each program, which degree requirements you have to fulfill to be admitted. Programs may ask you to have taken courses in related disciplines, such as Spatial Planning, Geodata Analysis, STEM-Subjects, Economics or others. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admissions process, students must simply submit required documents (first degree certificate and a transcript of records). These typically include your CV and a letter of motivation and sometimes letters of reference. Additionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate.

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Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
37.5% local admission restriction (local NC)
31.3% no admission restriction
31.2% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

81.3% directly at University
6.3% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
12.5% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Geography in Germany

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Study Within Unique Interdisciplinary MixSustainable City ExpertiseWorldwide Exchange Opportunities
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Become an expert in Landscape ArchitectureStand out from the crowdLive in the center of Germany

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5.5 (3 programs )

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (6 programs )

Maximum:

7 (3 programs )

Maximum:

95 (2 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (4 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5.5 (3 programs )

Maximum:

7 (3 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Maximum:

95 (2 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (6 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (4 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Geography in Germany

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Become an expert in territorial developmentTake advantage of a multidisciplinary educationStudy in one of the nine leading Institutes of Technology in Germany
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Learn about vital topics related to sustainable building and constructionGreat career optionsGain experience cooperating with industrial partners

Program Features

2-8 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Engineering

Master of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

100%

Summer intake

0%

Winter & Summer intake

0%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Geography

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Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 15,000

Program Fees: € 12,000

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

public University · No. of Students: 17,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Goethe University Frankfurt

public University · No. of Students: 43,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Heidelberg University

public University · No. of Students: 28,000

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart - University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,100

Program Fees: € 3,333

M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)

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