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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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Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 30,240 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 10,620 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
MBA
1,913 - 9,667 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
0 - 2,633 euros (per semester)
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 Social Sciences study programs in Germany.
German Students Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 15 July |
| MBA | 17 May | 15 July |
| LL.M. | 15 July | No information |
| State Examination | 15 July | 15 July |
| Other | No courses | No information |
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
17 May
Admission-free courses
15 July
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
No information
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
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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