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420K+[1]
International students enrolled in WS 2025/26
2,400+
Courses taught completely in English
240+
Public universities
0€[2]
Tuition fee at public universities
[1]

Figures from DAAD, HRK, and Eurostat (checked August 2026).

[2]

Public universities charge €0 tuition. Semester fee (approx. €150–€350) applies.

The Federal Republic

A powerhouse of academic excellence, research strength, and long-term opportunity.

Germany lies at the geographic and economic centre of Europe. As one of the world’s leading economies, it offers a strong environment for study, innovation, and career development.

For international students, Germany combines world-class education with access to a highly connected and future-focused country.

Recognized as one of the world’s safest countries
Borders 9 neighboring countries for easy European travel
About one-third of the country is covered by forest

Where to study

Top student cities

B

Berlin

Innovation & startup hub

M

Munich

Tech, engineering & automotive center

H

Heidelberg

Research & medical excellence

H

Hamburg

Logistics & media hub

F

Frankfurt

Finance & business hub

Demographics & infrastructure

Germany at a glance

Capital

Berlin

Official Language

German

Geographical Size

357,569 km²

Population

83.6 Million

Founding member of the EEC (1958)

EU member since 1993

Schengen Area

Since 26 March 1995

Currency

Euro (€)

Share of EU GDP

24.4%

Next step

Your future starts in Germany, in the heart of Europe.

We support you with the clarity, structure, and local expertise needed to settle in and start strong.