Top 10 Universities in Germany and Their Study Programs
Do you have aspirations to study in Germany like Gita Savitri or former president B.J. Habibie? Your dream is definitely worth pursuing, because most higher education institutions in Germany offer high quality education for free! As a first step in planning your studies in Germany, you can use the Times Higher Education World University Rankings to find the best universities. Come on, let’s take a look at the top 10 universities in Germany this year.
1. Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich
LMU is a higher education institution located in the city of Munich, Bavaria and is one of the oldest universities in Germany still in operation. The university has produced around 40 Nobel laureates and recently received the title of "University of Excellence" in Germany. About 17% of LMO students are foreign students. Before you choose to study at this university, take a look at all the programs available at LMU.
2. Technical University of Munich
Founded in 1868, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a higher education institution specializing in engineering, technology, medicine, natural and applied sciences. Outside Munich, TUM has campuses in Garching, Freising, Heilbronn, Straubing and Singapore. Like LMU, TUM is also awarded the title "University of Excellence". Do you want to study at this university? Just read the information on all the available study programmes at the Technical University of Munich.
3. University of Heidelberg
Founded in 1386, the University of Heidelberg is the oldest in Germany. The university would have played a major role in introducing modern psychiatry and sociology as branches of scientific knowledge. Every year, about 1000 students in Heidelberg successfully complete their doctoral program and a third have international student status. Immediately check out all the study programs at the University of Heidelberg to help you plan your studies at that university.
4. Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin
Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin is known as the first university hospital in Europe and one of the best in the world. More than 50% of the German Nobel laureates in medicine or physiology have worked for the Charite. Today, Charite is considered the best medical educational institution in Germany. So you should definitely consider Charite if you want to study medicine in Germany. Do you want to know what other Charite programs are outside the medical studies program? Read immediately all study programs at Charite University in Berlin.
5. Humboldt University Berlin
Founded in 1809, Humboldt University Berlin is a higher education institution with an excellent reputation for the arts and humanities. The university is also known around the world as a pioneer in holistic education that combines teaching with research. The university’s graduates include Felix Mendelssohn, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. To help you choose your major at this university, you can browse through all the study programs at Humboldt University in Berlin.
6. University of Tubingen
The University of Tubingen is one of 11 German universities to receive the title "University of Excellence". Tubingen is known as one of the best places to study law, archaeology, philosophy, theology and artificial intelligence. Tubingen also offers various courses to broaden the artistic horizons of students, such as photography and creative writing courses. You don’t know which major to study at this university? You can first click on all the study programs at the Humboldt University in Berlin.
7. Free University of Berlin
The Free University of Berlin is one of the best research universities in Germany. Gita Savitri’s alma mater is also known for its excellence in teaching political and cultural sciences. About 13% of undergraduate students and 28% of postgraduate students at the Free University of Berlin are international students. Before choosing this university, it is a good idea to take a look at all the study programs available at the Free University of Berlin.
8. RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University is known as the largest technical university in Germany. The university is located close to the Netherlands and Belgium, so that students can benefit from the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region. BJ Habibie’s alma mater is one of the best places in Germany to study engineering and natural sciences. We will explore all the study programs at RWTH Aachen University to help you plan your studies at this institution.
9. University of Fribourg
The University of Freiburg is the fifth oldest university in Germany. Fribourg is known for its long history of teaching human, social and technological sciences. A proof of the university’s research excellence is the success of 15 academics from the University of Freiburg in winning the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize. Do you want to know what the study programs are in Fribourg? Immediately, read the list of study programs at the University of Fribourg.
10. University of Bonn
The University of Bonn was founded in 1818 and is now known as one of the best research universities in the world. The university has the largest number of international students in Germany, which translates into a strong international spirit on campus. Some of the fields of study that excel at the University of Bonn are mathematics, physics, astronomy and economics. Would you like to study at this university? Simply consult the Directory of Study Programmes at the University of Bonn.
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