Summer Intake Master Programs Offered By Top 10 Universities In Germany
Over the years, Germany has transformed into a land of innovation, technology and superior quality education. Educational institutions in Germany are considered to be highly distinguished given the global quality of education they offer. High number of international students choose to study in Germany as this country gives them the opportunity to get world-class education and experience a culture-rich lifestyle. German universities offer their master programs in two intakes - Winter Intake and Summer Intake.
- Greeshma Daniel
- Asha M. Lingaraju
- July 7, 2022
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International students who choose Germany as their destination for higher studies usually enrol for master programs offered during Winter intake. This is because of the wide range of options and relatively high number of programs available for winter session. However, in the recent years, many popular universities have introduced numerous programs for summer intake as well. This has opened up opportunities for international students to enrol for summer intake master programs in Germany.
Germany is a great choice for higher studies given its high-quality education, affortable cost of living, low or no tuition fees, among other factors. This country is also regarded as one of the safest for international students when it comes to security. When the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, Germany handled the situation extremely well and contained the crisis, making it safe for international students to continue with their study plans.
In this blog, we will list the top 10 universities in Germany that offer the most popular master programs for summer intake. We have included only the top courses along with the university for more details on other programs. If you are an international student who missed enrolling during winter, and do not want to wait for a whole year, going for a summer intake is your best bet! There is absolutely no difference in the quality of master programs offered in both intakes, and your decision should be solely based on your preference on when you wish to enrol for your master studies.
1. TU Munich
Founded in the year 1868, The Technical University of Munich is a publicly funded research university. As per the QS world ranking of 2020, TU Munich is ranked No. 1 in Germany. The university has campuses in Munich, Garching, Freising-Weihenstephan, Heilbronn and Dover and also Singapore. Moreover, it is a member of the TU9 - a group of best technical universities in Germany.
Program List :
- MSc in Aerospace
- MSc in Informatics (Computer Science)
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
2. LMU Munich
Program List :
- Master of Science- Biochemistry
- Master of Science- Meteorology
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
3. The Free University of Berlin
The Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin) is a German public research university renowned for its research in the field of humanities and social science and in natural and life sciences. It was founded in the year 1948, during the early cold war. The FU Berlin is a part of the eleven elite German universities Excellence Initiative.
Program List :
- MSc in Polymer Science
- Master’s in Biochemistry
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
4. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Established in the year 2009, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology or Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) is a prestigious public research German university. It is one of the largest research institutions in the country. Like TU Munich, KIT is also a member of the TU9- a group of best technical universities in Germany. KIT is also a member of the eleven universities that are a part of the German Universities Excellence Initiative. It also has one of the leading faculties for Computer Science in Germany and Europe.
Program List :
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
5. RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University or Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is a German public research university. It has over 45,000 students enrolled across 144 study programs, making it the largest university in Germany in terms of the total number of student enrollment. RWTH Aachen is the founding member and vital member of the IDEA League – a group of five top universities in Europe. Moreover, it is also a member of TU9 along with TU Munich and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Program List :
- Master’s in Data science
- Master’s in Civil Engineering
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
6. TU Berlin
The Technical University of Berlin or TU Berlin is a research university located in Berlin, the capital of Germany. The university is the alma mater to several Nobel laureates. It is also the first university in Germany to take up the name "Technische Universität" or Technical University. This university is also a part of the TU9 and a member of the Berlin University Alliance. TU Berlin university has been labeled by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as ''The Entrepreneurial University.''
Program List :
- Master’s in Space Engineering
- Master of Computer Science (Informatik)
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
7. University of Freiburg
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg or Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg or the University of Freiburg is a leading public research university in the country. Founded in the year 1457, The University of Freiburg is the fifth oldest university in the country with national and international recognization in the field of humanities and social sciences. The university has 11 different faculties with students from around 120 countries.
Program List :
- Program list
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
8. University of Gottingen
Established in the year 1737, the University of Gottingen is the oldest university situated in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a public university known for its historical influence. Its has over 31,000 students enrolled in the university and nearly 45 Nobel prize winners associated with the university. Notably, it is a member of the U15- a group of major German research universities.
Program List :
- MSc in Applied Computer Science
- MSc in Physics
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
9. Darmstadt University of Technology
Established in the year 1877, The Technische Universität Darmstadt or Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt ) or Darmstadt University of Technology) is the first open research German university. It is one of the leading institutes in the world for Computer science and Electrical Engineering programs. A pioneer in world education, in 1883, TU Darmstadt established the first faculty of electrical engineering and launched the world's first Electrical Engineering degree course.
Program List :
- Master’s in Distributed Software System
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
10. University of Stuttgart
Founded in the year 1829, the Universität Stuttgart or the University of Stuttgart is a public research university of Germany. It is a part of the TU9- a group of nine technical universities in Germany. The University of Stuttgart is one of the leading institutes in Germany for engineering programs especially for automotive, electrical, industrial, aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering.
Program List :
- MSc in Electrical Engineering
- Master’s in Computer Science
Course Details :
- Intake – Summer
Conclusion
Here are some other leading universities in Germany that offer summer intake master programs :
- University of Cologne
- Ulm university
- Die Otto-von-Guericke-Universität (OVGU)
- TH Ingolstadt
- Technical University Kaiserslautern (TUK)
