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Best Engineering Universities in Germany

Expatrio 2024-02-15
Best Engineering Universities in Germany

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Germany is world famous for its excellent technical degrees, especially in the area of engineering. With a choice of 240 universities of Applied Sciences, offering bachelor's and master's degrees with no tuition fees and even some courses in English, it’s little wonder that international students choose Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart over institutions in their home country.

We will help you explore the possibility of studying Engineering Science in Germany while discussing some of the best technical universities in Germany.

The Federal Republic of Germany offers a large number of courses in engineering. Every year, a large number of students graduate with an engineering degree from one of the country's universities. Students can choose from a wide range of specializations, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or environmental engineering.

 

Study Engineering Science in Germany

Engineering Science is a broad study area that incorporates all the sciences as well as mathematics and sometimes even humanities or social sciences, with engineering.

The vast majority of engineering degrees are taught in German, although you may find some which are English-taught.

An engineering degree from Germany is recognized worldwide by recruiters, plus international students can study for engineering degrees in Germany for free, as there are no tuition fees. This means that international students have the opportunity to gain a world-class education without incurring any debt.

There are many reasons why you should study engineering in Germany. Not only will you benefit from excellent teaching and world-class facilities, but you'll also have the chance to experience German culture and meet people from all over the world.

Bachelor’s degree programs in engineering take six to seven semesters (3-3.5 years) to complete and Master’s degree programs generally last four semesters (2 years), with some programs requiring the fifth semester for a thesis.

Find out more about these types of degree programs on our Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Germany pages.

See our recommended list of engineering universities in Germany for international students below, where we explore the top five institutions for studying engineering.

 

Language requirements

If the course you want to apply for is German-taught you will need to prove you have a sufficient level of German, or undertake a German language course first. These are sometimes offered by the university you wish to attend. If the degree you want to study is taught in English, then you will not need to take a German language test. Although, some universities may require proof of your level of English, such as an IELTS or TOEFL score.

 

Technical University Munich - TUM

Founded in 1868, TUM is arguably the best, and also one of the biggest technical universities in Germany. There are almost 45,000 students, almost one-third of which are foreign born, one of the highest rates in the country.

It is one of the elite TU9 universities (a network of Germany’s nine best-performing technical universities).

TUM offers a range of civil, electrical, environmental science and mechanical engineering programs including both BSc and MSc degrees.

International students should use the useful Uni Assist tool on the university website to check if they are eligible for their preferred TUM degree. International students applying for winter semester enrollment will need to apply by the 15th of July.

  

RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen is the largest technical university in Germany, home to almost 45,000 students, almost a quarter of which are from outside of Germany.

Founded in 1870, it is also part of the TU9 Group.

A range of engineering programs are offered across four faculties; the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Georesoucres and Materials Engineering and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and IT.

All engineering BScs start in the winter semester and have a duration of between 6 and 7 semesters (3-3.5 years). International students need to apply for winter semester courses by mid-July to guarantee their start date.

  

Technical University Berlin

The Technical University of Berlin is highly regarded for its prestigious engineering programs. It was founded in 1879 and today is home to almost 34,000 students, almost a quarter of which are international, one of the highest rates in Germany.

Study options include bachelor and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering and Engineering Sciences.

It also offers an Industrial Engineering and Management degree course, which was first introduced in 1926, making TUB the first university to offer such a course.

TUB also offers the Internationally-focused MSc in Global Production Engineering.

All B.Sc. start in the Winter Semester whilst M.Sc. start at both the Summer and Winter Semesters.

  

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT

The Karlsruhe University was founded in 1825, but merged with the Karlsruhe Research Centre in 2009 to form the KIT.

As a new technical university, it quickly gained success and became part of the TU9 group. It’s one of Europe’s leading institutions for engineering and natural sciences.

Famous former students include Heinrich Hertz and Karl Freidrich Benz.

Engineering degrees, including both BSc and MSc programs are offered from across four faculties:

  • The Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geology and Process Engineering
  • The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • The Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering
  • The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and IT

 

Subjects taught in English

Prospective students can also consider the English-taught B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a number of English-taught M.Sc. such as Energy Engineering and Management as well as Financial Engineering.

 

University of Stuttgart

Founded in 1829, the University of Stuttgart is another of Germany’s oldest technical universities.

It hosts over 27,000 students, 20% of which are international students.

The university is highly commended worldwide for its Master and Bachelor’s degrees in Automotive Engineering, Process Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.

The University of Stuttgart is consistently ranked as one of the top three universities in Germany for engineering.

All prospective students, including international students, are asked to apply via the C@MPUS management portal.

Germany is home to some of the best engineering universities in the world. If you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, Germany should be at the top of your list of study destinations. The universities we have listed are just a few of the many great schools that offer engineering programs. Do your research and find the school that fits your needs and interests.

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