About the university
The Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen was founded in 1477 and is one of Europe's oldest and best-known research universities. It covers theology, law, medicine, the natural sciences, the humanities and the social sciences.
Tübingen is a major centre for machine learning and AI research; its Machine Learning master's is run with the Max Planck Institutes for Intelligent Systems and for Biological Cybernetics. It is also strong in neuroscience, medicine and the life sciences.
For Indian students, the main draws are the English-taught MSc Machine Learning, the MSc Quantitative Data Science Methods and the MSc Neural and Behavioural Sciences. Non-EU students pay €1,500 per semester under Baden-Württemberg law. Admission is competitive, and some programmes ask for a German grade of 2.0 or better.
Tübingen is a small, historic university town on the Neckar river, south of Stuttgart. Students make up a large part of the population, so student life is lively and the town is easy to get around on foot or by bike.
- Founded
- 1477
- Type
- Public research university of the state of Baden-Württemberg
- Students
- 21,473 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data (QS lists 22,562)
- International students
- 16% (THE World University Rankings 2027 data); QS lists 3,682
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €1,500 per semester, plus a semester fee of about €200
- Intakes
- October (winter) for most English-taught master's; a few also start in April
- Student–staff ratio
- 22.8 students per staff member (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=230 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
=101 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €3,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- C1: IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100 (pre-2026 scale) or C1 Advanced
- Postgraduate
MSc Quantitative Data Science Methods: Psychometrics, Econometrics and Machine Learning
- Fee / year
- €3,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (pre-2026 scale) or C1 Advanced
- Postgraduate
MSc Neural and Behavioural Sciences
- Fee / year
- €3,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (pre-2026 scale, with section minimums) or B2 First
- Postgraduate
MSc Astro and Particle Physics
- Fee / year
- €3,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October; April
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (pre-2026 scale) or B2 First
- Postgraduate
Master's in Public Policy and Social Change
- Fee / year
- €3,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- B2: IELTS Academic 6.5 or B2 First
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Machine Learning | 2 years (4 semesters) | €3,000 | ≈ ₹3.2 lakh |
| MSc Quantitative Data Science Methods: Psychometrics, Econometrics and Machine Learning | 2 years (4 semesters) | €3,000 | ≈ ₹3.2 lakh |
| MSc Neural and Behavioural Sciences | 2 years (4 semesters) | €3,000 | ≈ ₹3.2 lakh |
| MSc Astro and Particle Physics | 2 years (4 semesters) | €3,000 | ≈ ₹3.2 lakh |
| Master's in Public Policy and Social Change | 2 years (4 semesters) | €3,000 | ≈ ₹3.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Tübingen with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Tübingen's bachelor's programmes are taught mainly in German, so most Indian students apply for master's.
- An Indian Class 12 certificate on its own does not usually give direct entry to a German bachelor's.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's (usually 180 ECTS) in a related subject. Machine Learning and Public Policy ask for a German grade of 2.0 or better; Quantitative Data Science and Astro and Particle Physics ask for 2.5 or better.
- Machine Learning needs at least 27 ECTS in mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, numerics or stochastics) and 18 ECTS in computer science, including algorithms and data structures.
- Deadlines for a winter start: Neural and Behavioural Sciences 31 March; Machine Learning 30 April; Quantitative Data Science and Public Policy 31 May; Astro and Particle Physics 15 July.
- Applications go through Tübingen's online portal (ALMA) or the programme's own process.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate.
Documents
- Valid passport
- APS certificate
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test score (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge)
- CV and motivation letter
- Module descriptions for relevant courses (asked for by Quantitative Data Science)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 for Machine Learning (C1); 6.5 for the other English-taught master's listed here (B2). |
| TOEFL iBT | 100 for Machine Learning and 79 for the B2 programmes, on the pre-2026 scale; some programmes set section minimums. |
| Cambridge English | C1 Advanced for Machine Learning and Quantitative Data Science; B2 First for the B2 programmes. |
| PTE and Duolingo | Not listed for these programmes, so check with the programme before relying on them. |
Accommodation and living costs
The Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim runs 3,599 residence places in Tübingen for about 28,000 students, so only around one in eight students gets a place. Apply as soon as you are admitted and look for a shared flat at the same time.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition plus semester fee€1,500 tuition + about €200 semester fee; an optional semester transport ticket costs about €160 more | €1,700per semester | ≈ ₹1.8 lakh |
| Studierendenwerk residence room (average, all-inclusive)Average across all Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim locations, 2025 | €284per month | ≈ ₹30,104 |
| Living costs you must prove for the student visaBlocked-account amount for 2026, set by the German government | €11,904per year | ≈ ₹12.6 lakh |
Campus and location
Tübingen's university buildings are spread across the old town and the hillside science campus at Morgenstelle.
- The humanities and central buildings are in and around the historic old town.
- Science, computer science and medicine are mainly on the Morgenstelle campus.
- The Max Planck Institutes for Intelligent Systems and for Biological Cybernetics take part in the Machine Learning master's.
- The semester fee includes free local buses in the evenings, at weekends and on public holidays.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Tübingen graduates in AI, data and life sciences often go into research, tech and the health sector, and Stuttgart's industrial employers are nearby. The figures below are general rules, not a promise of a job.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-search permit after graduating | Up to 18 months | Make it in Germany |
| Work allowed while studying | 140 full days or 280 half days a year, or up to 20 hours a week | Make it in Germany |
| International students | 16% | THE World University Rankings 2027 |
Studying in Germany
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FAQs
How much does the University of Tübingen cost for Indian students?
€1,500 tuition per semester plus a semester fee of about €200, so about €1,700 per semester.
What does the MSc Machine Learning need?
A bachelor's in computer science, mathematics, physics or a related science with a German grade of 2.0 or better, strong maths and algorithms, and English at C1 (IELTS 7.0). The deadline is 30 April for an October start.
Can I start in April?
Most English-taught master's listed here start in October only. Astro and Particle Physics also takes students in April.
Is it hard to find a room in Tübingen?
Yes. The Studierendenwerk has places for only about 13% of students. The average residence rent was about €284 a month in 2025, but private rooms usually cost more.
Sources
- University of Tübingen: MSc Machine Learning (opens in a new tab)
- University of Tübingen: tuition fees for international students (€1,500 per semester) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes 2026/27: Tübingen MSc Machine Learning (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes 2026/27: Tübingen MSc Quantitative Data Science Methods (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes 2026/27: Tübingen MSc Neural and Behavioural Sciences (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes 2026/27: Tübingen MSc Astro and Particle Physics (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes 2026/27: Tübingen Master's in Public Policy and Social Change (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim: housing annual report 2025 (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Tübingen (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027: Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany: visa for studying (opens in a new tab)
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