Student cities in Germany

There are 9 cities in Germany with at least two universities in our index, 21 universities between them. Here is how they compare on the six things that decide how a year actually feels.

Every student city in Germany

Karlsruhe8.0/10

Berlin7.7/10

Darmstadt7.5/10

Essen7.3/10

Munich7.3/10

Aachen7.2/10

Hannover7.2/10

Hamburg7.0/10

Stuttgart6.5/10

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best student city in Germany?

Karlsruhe scores 8.0/10 across the six City Life Index measures, the highest in Germany. The table above shows how close the others are.

Last updated 2026-09-15.