Germany has unexpectedly become a popular choice for many international students, with a sudden shift in trends.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Besides the US and the UK, more and more students are choosing Germany as their study destination.

According to statistics from the international study abroad consulting website AECC, more than 380,000 international students (including Vietnamese students) have registered to study in Germany in the winter semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.

This indicates that Germany is an attractive option for international students due to its high-quality teaching, reliable facilities, and the fact that students do not have to bear the large financial burden associated with other countries.

According to AECC and other sources, in addition to tuition-free education at public universities, the average cost of living for an international student in Germany is not too high, around 1,000 Euros per month (approximately 1,200 USD), less than in the UK (around 1,800 USD) and the US (around 1,500 USD).

The Technical University of Munich (Germany), a top-ranked university in Germany according to the THE and QS World University Rankings 2026 (Photo: Uli Benz/TU Muenchen).

According to the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of the world's top universities, 55 German universities are on the list this year, with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) leading the way with an overall score of 83.4/100.

Ranked second and third respectively are Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) and Heidelberg University. These are also the top three universities in the QS World University Ranking 2026, one of the most prestigious and reputable global university rankings.

Also included in the top 10 largest and highest-quality universities according to THE rankings are leading German universities such as Berlin, Göttingen, and Tubingen.

Top 10 German universities in 2026 according to THE World University Ranking 2026:

Most universities have strengths in traditional fields such as: Quantum Science , Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, and Business. Some universities have also opened new fields of study to suit the trends and demands of the times, such as: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science.

Currently, there are over 500 degree programs (bachelor's and master's level) taught in English at leading German universities. This is seen as an effort by many universities to attract more students without requiring a high level of German language proficiency.

Nguyen Khanh

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/duc-bat-ngo-duoc-nhieu-du-hoc-sinh-dao-chieu-lua-chon-20251224155856327.htm