Engineering is the most popular field of study for international students in Germany, according to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Its Wissenschaft weltoffen 2025 report, produced with the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW), shows that in the 2024/25 winter semester, 43% of international students pursuing a degree in Germany were enrolled in engineering, while 25% studied economics, law, and social sciences.
More than half of all international students are in engineering or the natural sciences. Demand is still climbing: Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) data shows foreign students in German higher education rose to 516,820 in the 2025/26 winter semester, from 492,087 a year earlier. That figure includes 90,641 foreign nationals who gained their university entrance qualification in Germany.
The figures also show where students will find the most choice. Of almost 2,400 English-taught programmes offered in summer 2025, around 1,930 were master’s degrees and about 420 were bachelor’s, so postgraduate applicants have the widest range of options. India is now the largest country of origin, with just under 59,000 students in the 2024/25 winter semester, an increase of 20% on the previous year.
Several StudyIn partner universities offer English-taught master’s degrees in these leading fields, including:
| Field | Partner University | English-Taught Master’s (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Computer Science | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) | Computer Science; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Mechatronics and Information Technology |
| Engineering and Computer Science | TU Darmstadt | Computer Science; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Aerospace Engineering; Information and Communication Engineering |
| Business and Management | Munich Business School | International Business; International Marketing and Brand Management |
Expert View
“English-taught engineering and computing master’s in Germany attract applicants worldwide, so check that your bachelor’s modules match the programme’s entry requirements before you apply. A close subject match matters as much as your grades.” – Priya Kaur, Counsellor, StudyIn.
Before applying, confirm each programme’s language of instruction and deadlines, and plan your budget with StudyIn’s guide to the cost of studying in Germany. Once you hold an offer, StudyIn’s Germany student visa guide explains the next steps.
Not sure which course or university fits your goals? StudyIn’s counsellors can help you shortlist programmes and prepare a strong application.