Types of Universities in Germany: Universities based on type of financing

In Germany, universities can be classified based on financing and orientation of degree programs. Click here to read about universities based on orientation of degree programs.

Universities based on type of financing:

1. Public Universities 
2. Private Universities

Public Universities:

Public Universities are financed by public. Most of the universities are public. Generally public universities charge low or no tuition fee.

Private Universities:

           Private Universities are financed by Protestant or Catholic Church. There are 120 private universities. Most of them are applied sciences universities.