Study Islamic Religion in Germany (2026/27)

Islamic Religion in Germany

The study of the Islamic religion delves into the beliefs, practices, and cultural dimensions of one of the world’s largest religions, followed by over a billion people worldwide. Rooted in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, Islam encompasses a rich tradition of spirituality, law, philosophy, and art that has profoundly influenced global history and culture.

Programs in Islamic Studies explore core aspects such as theology (Aqidah), jurisprudence (Fiqh), Quranic studies (Tafsir), and the sayings of the Prophet (Hadith). Students also examine the religion’s historical development, its role in contemporary societies, and its diverse cultural expressions across the globe.

Beyond religious doctrine, these studies provide insights into topics like Islamic ethics, interfaith dialogue, and the interplay between Islam and modernity.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Islamic Religion

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Ranking Criteria

Arts & HumanitiesTheology, Divinity & Religious Studies

Heidelberg University

1 program

University of Tübingen

2 programs

University of Münster

11 programs

51-100

LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

1 program

51-100

University of Göttingen

2 programs

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101-150

Freie Universität Berlin

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Islamic Religion study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	No courses	15 October
Bachelor	15 July	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

No courses

Admission-free courses

15 October

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

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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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