Germany is a popular destination for international students and is well-known for the high-quality education offered by its Engineering and Applied Sciences schools. Germany offers high academic standards, free or very low tuition fees, and numerous job opportunities after graduation.
But which university should you choose if you want to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering? Below, you’ll find the best engineering schools in Germany based on rankings from Times Higher Education, TopUniversities, and U.S. News.
1. Best engineering schools in Germany – Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2022
- Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- RWTH Aachen University
- Technical University of Berlin
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
- TU Dresden
- University of Freiburg
- University of Stuttgart
- Technical University of Darmstadt
- Ruhr University Bochum
Find the complete ranking on the Times Higher Education page.
2. Top engineering schools in Germany – TopUniversities Subject Ranking 2021
- Technical University of Munich
- RWTH Aachen University
- TU Berlin
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Technical University of Dresden
- Technical University of Darmstadt
- University of Stuttgart
- Ludwig-Maximillians Universitat (LMU) Munchen
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- Heidelberg University
Check out the other ranked engineering schools on the TopUniversities webpage.
3. Best engineering schools in Germany – U.S. News Ranking 2022
- Technical University of Munich
- RWTH Aachen University
- Technical University of Berlin
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- University of Stuttgart
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
- Darmstadt University of Technology
- Technical University of Dresden
- University of Hannover
See the full Engineering ranking on the U.S. News website.
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Student reviews of the best engineering schools in Germany
If you want to study Engineering in Germany, you shouldn’t choose your university only based on international rankings. While rankings are very helpful, nothing compares to reviews from students who actually studied at those universities.
Read below to see what students have to say about some of the best German engineering schools:
Technical University of Munich
“Education here is top quality in terms of teaching and research. You have the opportunity to advance your technical, intercultural and just about any competence (including entrepreneurship). There are opportunities to meet with industry leads and get to pitch yourself for a great opportunity. The possibilities are limitless here.”
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
“I've met many interesting people whose ideas and lifestyles influenced me. I realised that communicating with students from all over Europe can open one's mind. The city is perfect for students, not too big, neither too crowded.
Wherever you go, you find students. The university is very good, and the professors are friendly. I spent my winter semester in Germany, which I recommend if you're into Christmas markets since they're wonderful in Germany (Karlsruhe is great too). I would do it again if I could.”
University of Freiburg
“Meet lots of like-minded people, enjoy the freedom of choosing your courses and grasp the chance to actually personally get in touch with the professors. It has been a good foundation for further studies. Also, the support for older students has been nice.”