The ten most popular German universities for foreign students

University of Cologne

This university, in the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Germany. Almost all subjects can be studied in Cologne. In addition, despite its size, this city on the Rhine is known for its sociable student life. Cologne also scores points for its proximity to other major European cities such as Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

The university in Frankfurt, named after the city's most famous son, is also one of the German universities with the most students. Frankfurt am Main is best known abroad for its skyline and banking sector. As an air, rail, and road transport hub, Frankfurt am Main is very easy to reach.

University of Duisburg-Essen

The University of Duisburg-Essen is one of the largest universities in western Germany. It is located in the middle of Europe's largest conurbation - the Ruhr area. The university was created by merging the universities of the large cities of Duisburg and Essen.

Heidelberg University

Founded in 1364, Heidelberg University is the oldest university in Germany. But it is not only its long tradition that makes Heidelberg University interesting for foreign students. Heidelberg also has an excellent reputation, and the old town is one of the most charming in Europe.

Humboldt University of Berlin

Named after Germany's most famous explorer, the university in Berlin is also one of Germany's best-known universities. It boasts some of Germany's most famous graduates, including Otto von Bismarck, Heinrich Heine, and Robert Koch.

Berlin University of Technology

For foreign students who want to pursue a technical degree in a major city, the TU Berlin is an excellent choice. The TU is known for the high quality of its education, and in Berlin, the cost of living for students is lower than in many other major European cities.

RWTH Aachen

The Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule in Aachen is the largest technical university in Germany. RWTH is one of ten German Universities of Excellence. In addition to its outstanding reputation, its location on Germany's border with Belgium and the Netherlands attracts many students from abroad.

Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich is one of two Universities of Excellence in the Bavarian capital. It is one of the best technical universities in Europe. Munich's high quality of life attracts many students from all over the world to the Bavarian capital.

Ludwig Maximilian University

The Technical University of Munich is one of two Universities of Excellence in the Bavarian capital. It is one of the best technical universities in Europe. Munich's high quality of life attracts many students from all over the world to the Bavarian capital.

Free University of Berlin

The FU Berlin is one of the youngest universities in Germany. It was only founded in 1948 in response to the fact that Berlin's Humboldt University was located in the Soviet-occupied zone of the city. The FU Berlin is also one of Germany's Universities of Excellence.