Top 7 Public Universities in Germany for International Students

Germany is one of the top study overseas destinations in the world with rising number of international students every year. By providing high-class education at low tuition fees, Germany is attracting more than 340,000 students and is increasingly building on its international position as a popular study abroad destination.
With hundreds of universities to choose from, here is a list of top seven public universities in Germany for international students.

1. Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich, the highest ranking university in Germany and retaining its position of 53rd in the World, hosts around 5000 international students every year. TUM was founded in 1868 which has been selected the best university many times and sets a high standard of education in Germany.

2. Ludwig Maximilian University

Founded in 1472, Ludwig Maximilian University is the second highest ranked university in Germany. Having abundant research and library centers, Ludwig Maximilian University has become one of the strongest research branches in Germany.

3. University of Heidelberg

Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is the oldest university in Germany with an enrolment of 30,898 students including 6000 international students. With its practical approach and welcoming faculty, Heidelberg University has maintained its high standards in liberal arts studies.

4. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

One of the largest research and education institutions in Germany, The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of the leading universities reputed for its engineering and natural sciences programs in Europe.

5. Humboldt University Berlin

The Humboldt University of Berlin was established in 1811 by the concept of Frederick William III of Prussia and Wilhelm von Humboldt. Humboldt University was awarded the ‘University of Excellence’ in 2012 and well-known as “the mother of all modern universities”. The university has an enrolment of 33,033 students with 41 Nobel Prize winners.

6. Free University of Berlin

The Free University of Berlin, located in the capital of Germany, is one of the most recognized universities known for its research in the field of humanities, social sciences, natural and life sciences. The university has an enrolment of 31,500 students including around 6300 international students.

7.Technical University of Berlin

Technical University of Berlin, also known as TU Berlin, is one of the leading institutions in Europe known for its highly ranked engineering programs. The university was founded in 1879 and has an enrolment of 34,428 students including the highest proportions of 6885 international students in Germany.

Some more top universities in Germany:

• University of Konstanz
• University of Tübingen
• University of Freiburg
• RWTH Aachen University
• Friedrich Schiller University
• Hochschule Furtwangen University
• Leuphana University of Lüneburg
• University of Leipzig
• University of Bamberg
• University of Göttingen

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