Elite Universities

in Germany

Due to their academic, teaching and learning quality as well as the contemporary environment, scientific paper citation numbers, a high international reputation, a large international student proportion and other quality standards, numerous German universities stand among top world universities.

Facts & Figures 

University Ranking*

*source: studyportals

Universities
Times Higher
Education
Ranking (2022)
Shanghai Jiao
Tong
University
Ranking (2021)
TopUniversities
Ranking (2022)
U.S. News &
World Report
Ranking (2021)
Ludwig-Maximilians-University(LMU)
Munich
32 
48
64
46
Technical University of Munich
38
52
50
76
Heidelberg University
42
57
63
54
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
73
-
-
-
Humboldt University Berlin
74
-
128
82
University of Tübingen
78
151
177
180
Freie Universität Berlin
83
-
127
111
RWTH Aachen University
108
201
165
184
University of Freiburg
108
101
172
168
University of Bonn
112
84
225
 114

Number of foreign students at universities   in Germany, winter semesters 2021/2022 according to country of origin.*

Source: Statista

Number of foreign students is continuously increasing.

Most attractive study countries in Europe

Germany #1

Advantages of studying abroad:


  • Academic knowledge enhancement
  • Enrichment of social and cultural knowledge
  • International recognised study degrees
  • Career opportunities globally  
  • Language improvement
  • Enhancement of soft skills (interaction with other people)
  • Enhancement of hard skills (professional skills)

10 Great Reasons

To Study in Germany as a Foreign Student

Free-tuition education

in most universities.

World class education

by highly qualified staff.

Thousands  of academic courses 

to choose from.

Interesting country

to explore with a profound history.

Cultural diversity

and students from all over the world.

Practice speaking

both English and German.

Endless opportunities to work

in Germany after you graduate.

You can study every subject in English,

no need to speak German.

The cost of living in Germany is affordable, averaging around  750 – 1715€ including rent, food, transport, health insurance, telephone/internet, study materials and leisure activities.

The chance to live and explore

one of the world's most developed countries

and its unique culture, history

and landscape.

Facts & Figures 

Costs of Living in Germany For students 

Average Monthly Expenses For An International Student In Germany

Item/Expense
Rate
Rent
€300 - €700
Depending on the choice of accommodation such as student halls, shared rooms or rooms in a flat to one-
bed flats in the city 
Food and Drinks
€150 - €250
Depending on the city and the type of food and drinks ordered
Travelling
€0 - 150
Depending on the distance between the student accommodation and university and the availability of basic
facilities
Health Insurance
€100 - €115
per month Depending on the Insurance provider
Utilities
€150 - €300
Basic utilities including the internet, mobile and Tv expenses along with others
Personal
Expenses
€50 -€200 
Depending on the lifestyle you choose to live in Germany.
Total Expense
€750 - €1715
per month

Watch the video and find out more about opinions, positive and successful experiences gained by Chinese students, who are studying in Germany.