Courses you can study in Germany: 223 subjects and where they are taught

How to read this list

The German name matters. University websites, Hochschulkompass and application portals use it - searching "Maschinenbau" finds far more than "Mechanical Engineering".
Where it is taught. Research universities (Universität) lead to doctorates; technical universities focus on engineering and science; universities of applied sciences (HAW/FH) are practice-oriented; art, music and film academies admit by portfolio or audition.
Staatsexamen subjects - medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and law - are state-examination degrees, not ordinary Bachelor's or Master's programmes, and international admission works differently.
Restricted admission (NC) means the number of places is limited and grades decide.
Language. The language of instruction is set per programme, not per university. Many Master's programmes are taught in English; most Bachelor's programmes are in German and ask for C1 proof.

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All 223 subjects

Each subject opens a page in the DMATBLAZE course finder with the institutions of that kind and the live searches for it.

Computing and Data (20)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Computer Science	Informatik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Data Science	Data Science / Datenwissenschaft	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Artificial Intelligence	Künstliche Intelligenz	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Machine Learning	Maschinelles Lernen	University, Technical University
Data Engineering	Data Engineering	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Business Analytics	Business Analytics	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Cyber Security	IT-Sicherheit / Cybersicherheit	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Software Engineering	Softwaretechnik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Business Informatics	Wirtschaftsinformatik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Media Informatics	Medieninformatik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Bioinformatics	Bioinformatik	University, Technical University
Computational Linguistics	Computerlinguistik	University
Human-Computer Interaction	Mensch-Computer-Interaktion	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Robotics	Robotik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Embedded Systems	Eingebettete Systeme	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Cloud Computing and DevOps	Cloud Computing	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Quantum Technology	Quantentechnologie	University, Technical University
Geoinformatics and GIS	Geoinformatik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Medical Informatics and Digital Health	Medizinische Informatik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Game Design and Development portfolio or aptitude test	Game Design	University of Applied Sciences, Art, Music, Film or Design

Engineering and Technology (32)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Mechanical Engineering	Maschinenbau	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Electrical Engineering	Elektrotechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Nachrichtentechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Mechatronics	Mechatronik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Automotive Engineering	Fahrzeugtechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Aerospace Engineering	Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Civil Engineering	Bauingenieurwesen	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Engineering	Umweltingenieurwesen	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Chemical Engineering	Chemieingenieurwesen	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Process Engineering	Verfahrenstechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Industrial Engineering and Management	Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Production and Manufacturing Engineering	Produktionstechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Materials Science	Werkstoffwissenschaft	University, Technical University
Nanotechnology	Nanotechnologie	University, Technical University
Microelectronics and Semiconductors	Mikroelektronik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Biomedical Engineering	Medizintechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Biotechnology	Biotechnologie	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Energy Engineering	Energietechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Renewable Energy Systems	Erneuerbare Energien	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Water and Hydraulic Engineering	Wasserbau	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Surveying and Geodesy	Geodäsie / Vermessung	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Mining and Resource Engineering	Bergbau / Rohstofftechnik	Technical University
Metallurgy and Materials Processing	Metallurgie	Technical University
Naval Architecture and Maritime Technology	Schiffstechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Railway and Transport Engineering	Verkehrsingenieurwesen	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Safety and Risk Engineering	Sicherheitstechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Optics and Photonics	Optische Technologien / Photonik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Media and Printing Technology	Medientechnik / Drucktechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Textile Engineering	Textiltechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Packaging Technology	Verpackungstechnik	University of Applied Sciences
Wood Technology	Holztechnik	University of Applied Sciences
Agricultural Engineering	Agrartechnik	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences

Natural Sciences and Maths (16)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Mathematics	Mathematik	University, Technical University
Statistics	Statistik	University, Technical University
Physics	Physik	University, Technical University
Astronomy and Astrophysics	Astronomie / Astrophysik	University
Chemistry	Chemie	University, Technical University
Biochemistry	Biochemie	University, Technical University
Biology	Biologie	University, Technical University
Molecular Life Sciences	Molekulare Biowissenschaften	University, Technical University
Neuroscience	Neurowissenschaften	University, Technical University, Medical University
Biophysics	Biophysik	University, Technical University
Geosciences and Geology	Geowissenschaften	University, Technical University
Geography	Geographie	University
Meteorology and Climate Science	Meteorologie	University
Marine and Ocean Sciences	Meereswissenschaften	University, Technical University
Environmental Science	Umweltwissenschaften	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Food Chemistry Staatsexamen	Lebensmittelchemie	University, Technical University

Medicine and Health (19)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Human Medicine Staatsexamen restricted (NC)	Humanmedizin	University, Medical University
Dentistry Staatsexamen restricted (NC)	Zahnmedizin	University, Medical University
Veterinary Medicine Staatsexamen restricted (NC)	Tiermedizin	University
Pharmacy Staatsexamen restricted (NC)	Pharmazie	University
Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research	Pharmazeutische Wissenschaften	University, Technical University, Medical University
Public Health	Public Health / Gesundheitswissenschaften	University, University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Epidemiology and Biostatistics	Epidemiologie	University, Medical University
Global Health	Global Health	University, Medical University
Biomedical Sciences	Biomedizin	University, Technical University, Medical University
Nursing Science	Pflegewissenschaft	University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Midwifery	Hebammenwissenschaft	University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Physiotherapy	Physiotherapie	University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Occupational Therapy	Ergotherapie	University of Applied Sciences
Speech and Language Therapy	Logopädie	University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Health Management and Health Economics	Gesundheitsmanagement	University, University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Medical Laboratory and Radiology Technology	Medizinische Technologie	University of Applied Sciences, Medical University
Optometry and Vision Science	Optometrie	University of Applied Sciences
Psychology restricted (NC)	Psychologie	University, University of Applied Sciences
Psychotherapy Staatsexamen	Psychotherapie	University, University of Applied Sciences

Business and Economics (19)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Business Administration	Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL)	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Economics	Volkswirtschaftslehre (VWL)	University, University of Applied Sciences
International Business	International Business	University, University of Applied Sciences
General and Strategic Management	Management	University, University of Applied Sciences
Finance and Banking	Finanzwirtschaft / Banking	University, University of Applied Sciences
Accounting, Controlling and Auditing	Rechnungswesen / Controlling	University, University of Applied Sciences
Taxation	Steuerlehre	University, University of Applied Sciences
Marketing and Brand Management	Marketing	University, University of Applied Sciences
Digital Business and E-Commerce	Digital Business	University, University of Applied Sciences
Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Entrepreneurship	University, University of Applied Sciences
Human Resource Management	Personalmanagement	University, University of Applied Sciences
Logistics and Supply Chain Management	Logistik / Supply Chain	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Operations and Production Management	Produktionsmanagement	University, University of Applied Sciences
Tourism and Hospitality Management	Tourismus- und Hotelmanagement	University of Applied Sciences
Event and Sports Event Management	Eventmanagement	University of Applied Sciences
Real Estate and Facility Management	Immobilienwirtschaft	University of Applied Sciences
Insurance and Actuarial Science	Versicherungswesen / Aktuarwissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
International Trade and Development Economics	Außenwirtschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Sustainability and ESG Management	Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences

Law and Public Policy (7)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Law Staatsexamen	Rechtswissenschaft (Jura)	University
Business Law	Wirtschaftsrecht	University, University of Applied Sciences
International and European Law	Internationales Recht / Europarecht	University
IT, Data Protection and Media Law	IT-Recht / Medienrecht	University, University of Applied Sciences
Public Administration	Verwaltungswissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Public Policy and Governance	Public Policy	University
Criminology and Criminal Justice	Kriminologie	University

Social Sciences (13)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Political Science	Politikwissenschaft	University
International Relations	Internationale Beziehungen	University
Sociology	Soziologie	University
Social Work	Soziale Arbeit	University, University of Applied Sciences
Social and Cultural Anthropology	Ethnologie	University
Communication and Media Studies	Kommunikationswissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Journalism portfolio or aptitude test	Journalistik	University, University of Applied Sciences
Development Studies	Entwicklungszusammenarbeit	University, University of Applied Sciences
Peace and Conflict Studies	Friedens- und Konfliktforschung	University
Gender and Diversity Studies	Gender Studies	University
Migration and Intercultural Studies	Migrationsforschung	University
Cognitive Science	Kognitionswissenschaft	University
Human Rights Studies	Menschenrechte	University

Humanities and Languages (22)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Philosophy	Philosophie	University, Theology or Philosophy
History	Geschichte	University
Archaeology	Archäologie	University
Art History	Kunstgeschichte	University, Art, Music, Film or Design
Classics, Latin and Greek	Klassische Philologie	University
German Studies	Germanistik	University, University of Education
English and American Studies	Anglistik / Amerikanistik	University, University of Education
Romance Studies (French, Spanish, Italian)	Romanistik	University
Slavic Studies	Slawistik	University
Linguistics	Sprachwissenschaft	University
Translation and Interpreting	Übersetzen und Dolmetschen	University, University of Applied Sciences
Literature and Comparative Literature	Literaturwissenschaft	University
Cultural Studies	Kulturwissenschaft	University
Digital Humanities	Digital Humanities	University
Library and Information Science	Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft	University of Applied Sciences
Chinese Studies (Sinology)	Sinologie	University
Japanese Studies	Japanologie	University
Korean Studies	Koreanistik	University
South Asian and Indology Studies	Indologie / Südasienstudien	University
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies	Islamwissenschaft	University, Theology or Philosophy
Jewish Studies	Judaistik	University, Theology or Philosophy
African Studies	Afrikastudien	University

Education and Teaching (9)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Teacher Training (Lehramt) Staatsexamen	Lehramt	University, University of Education, Technical University
Primary Education Staatsexamen	Grundschulpädagogik	University, University of Education
Special Needs Education Staatsexamen	Sonderpädagogik	University, University of Education
Vocational Education	Berufspädagogik	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Early Childhood Education	Kindheitspädagogik	University of Applied Sciences, University of Education
Educational Science	Erziehungswissenschaft	University, University of Education
Adult and Continuing Education	Erwachsenenbildung	University, University of Education
Educational Technology and E-Learning	Bildungstechnologie	University, University of Applied Sciences, University of Education
German as a Foreign Language (DaF)	Deutsch als Fremdsprache	University, University of Education

Art, Design and Media (13)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Fine Arts portfolio or aptitude test	Freie Kunst	Art, Music, Film or Design
Graphic and Communication Design portfolio or aptitude test	Kommunikationsdesign	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Product and Industrial Design portfolio or aptitude test	Industriedesign	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Interior Design portfolio or aptitude test	Innenarchitektur	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Fashion and Textile Design portfolio or aptitude test	Modedesign	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Photography portfolio or aptitude test	Fotografie	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Illustration and Comic Art portfolio or aptitude test	Illustration	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Animation and Motion Design portfolio or aptitude test	Animation	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
UX and Interaction Design portfolio or aptitude test	Interaktionsdesign	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Media and Digital Design portfolio or aptitude test	Mediendesign	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Conservation and Restoration portfolio or aptitude test	Restaurierung	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Curatorial and Museum Studies	Museumskunde	University, Art, Music, Film or Design
Advertising and Creative Direction	Werbung	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences

Music, Film and Performing Arts (16)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Music Performance portfolio or aptitude test	Musik (Kernfach Instrument/Gesang)	Art, Music, Film or Design
Composition and Conducting portfolio or aptitude test	Komposition / Dirigieren	Art, Music, Film or Design
Jazz and Popular Music portfolio or aptitude test	Jazz und Popularmusik	Art, Music, Film or Design
Church Music portfolio or aptitude test	Kirchenmusik	Art, Music, Film or Design, Theology or Philosophy
Musicology	Musikwissenschaft	University, Art, Music, Film or Design
Music Education portfolio or aptitude test	Musikpädagogik	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Education
Sound Engineering and Tonmeister portfolio or aptitude test	Tonmeister / Audiotechnik	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences, Technical University
Film and Television Directing portfolio or aptitude test	Regie	Art, Music, Film or Design
Cinematography portfolio or aptitude test	Kamera	Art, Music, Film or Design
Screenwriting and Dramaturgy portfolio or aptitude test	Drehbuch / Dramaturgie	Art, Music, Film or Design
Film and Media Production portfolio or aptitude test	Produktion	Art, Music, Film or Design, University of Applied Sciences
Acting and Drama portfolio or aptitude test	Schauspiel	Art, Music, Film or Design
Dance and Choreography portfolio or aptitude test	Tanz	Art, Music, Film or Design
Stage and Costume Design portfolio or aptitude test	Bühnenbild	Art, Music, Film or Design
Theatre and Performance Studies	Theaterwissenschaft	University
Media Art and Digital Arts portfolio or aptitude test	Medienkunst	Art, Music, Film or Design

Architecture and Built Environment (6)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Architecture portfolio or aptitude test	Architektur	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences, Art, Music, Film or Design
Urban and Regional Planning	Stadtplanung / Raumplanung	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Landscape Architecture	Landschaftsarchitektur	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Building Services and Energy Efficiency	Gebäudetechnik / Energieeffizienz	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Construction and Project Management	Baumanagement	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Heritage Conservation	Denkmalpflege	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences, Art, Music, Film or Design

Agriculture, Food and Environment (12)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Agricultural Science	Agrarwissenschaften	University, University of Applied Sciences
Horticulture	Gartenbau	University, University of Applied Sciences
Forestry and Wood Science	Forstwissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Animal Science	Nutztierwissenschaften	University, University of Applied Sciences
Food Technology	Lebensmitteltechnologie	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Brewing and Beverage Technology	Brauwesen und Getränketechnologie	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Agribusiness and Rural Development	Agrarökonomie	University, University of Applied Sciences
Environmental Management	Umweltmanagement	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Climate Change and Adaptation	Klimawissenschaft	University, Technical University
Water Resources Management	Wasserwirtschaft	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Waste and Circular Economy	Abfallwirtschaft / Kreislaufwirtschaft	Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Renewable Resources and Bioeconomy	Nachwachsende Rohstoffe	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences

Sport and Nutrition (5)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Sport and Exercise Science portfolio or aptitude test	Sportwissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Sport Management	Sportmanagement	University of Applied Sciences
Nutrition Science	Ernährungswissenschaft	University, University of Applied Sciences
Dietetics	Diätetik	University of Applied Sciences
Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation	Sporttherapie	University of Applied Sciences

Theology and Religion (6)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
Catholic Theology	Katholische Theologie	University, Theology or Philosophy
Protestant Theology	Evangelische Theologie	University, Theology or Philosophy
Islamic Theology	Islamische Theologie	University, Theology or Philosophy
Jewish Theology	Jüdische Theologie	University, Theology or Philosophy
Religious Studies	Religionswissenschaft	University, Theology or Philosophy
Diaconia and Church Social Work	Diakonie	University of Applied Sciences, Theology or Philosophy

Interdisciplinary and Area Studies (8)

Subject	In German	Usually taught at
European Studies	Europastudien	University
Global Studies	Global Studies	University
Sustainability Science	Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaft	University, Technical University, University of Applied Sciences
Technology and Society	Technik und Gesellschaft	University, Technical University
Urban Studies	Stadtforschung	University, University of Applied Sciences
Latin American Studies	Lateinamerikastudien	University
Eastern European Studies	Osteuropastudien	University
Southeast Asian Studies	Südostasienstudien	University

Next steps

Pick two or three subjects and open the live DAAD search for each.
Note the language, the deadline and the application route (direct or uni-assist) for every programme you like.
Convert your grade to the German scale and build a realistic shortlist with University Match.
Prepare the exam you need - IELTS, German A1-C1 or the dMAT - and keep every document in one checklist.

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