Study Biology in Germany: 57 Universities with 173 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)

Updated: 04-25-2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes

Great news for students looking to study an English-taught Master degree in Biology at a German university: There are around 150 choices you can pick from! We are sure that you can find a program that specializes precisely in your area of interest and that can significantly advance your career - whether you want to stay in academia or move to the private or public sector.

Some points why we believe Germany is a unique location for you to study Biology are firstly, because the field is highly developed and enjoys a good international reputation. Secondly, many of the Master’s programs you can choose from are interdisciplinary, which allows you to acquire the broad level of expertise that is currently required at the international job market. Thirdly, the future of STEM subjects is bright in Germany and supported by the German leadership, who launched a network to support this subject group in 2008. Browse your options in the StudyFinder and discover which program will be the perfect fit for you!

Overview

173

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (162 programs for EU citizens, 138 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 14,550 per semester (2 programs for EU citizens, 1 program for Non-EU citizens)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between April 30 and April 15

Summer Semester

between April 30 and September 20

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Top-ranked German Universities in Biology

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#32Times Higher Education Ranking

LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

public University

No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64

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#38Times Higher Education Ranking

Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 6,000 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52

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#42Times Higher Education Ranking

Heidelberg University

public University

No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63

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#73Times Higher Education Ranking

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 8,900 students

Program Fees: € 2,500 (per semester)

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#74Times Higher Education Ranking

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128

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3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany

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Kiel University's Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences
Kiel University · Kiel

Top 250 worldwideTop 30 national

AgriGenοmiсs

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Apr (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Unravel the Genomic RevolutionMeet a Growing Demand of the FutureThrive in a Renowned Faculty

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Kiel University
Kiel

Top 250 worldwideTop 30 national

Marine Geoscienсеs

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 Mar (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Dive Deep Into An Unique ProgramShape the Future with Marine GeosciencesThrive in a Hub of Marine Research Collaboration

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Ulm University
Ulm

Top 150 worldwideTop 45 national

Biophуsiсs

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 May (Winter)

Free / € 1500

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Cutting-Edge Biophysics ResearchComprehensive and Flexible CurriculumMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

138 programs

4 programs

170 programs

Application Requirements

Since many Master’s degrees in Biology are very interdisciplinary, students who got their first academic degrees in various related subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Nanotechnology or Life Sciences are admitted. In some cases, specific courses taken or a demonstrable interest in certain questions of the discipline, may be required. Check on the course websites to find out what applies to you. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, you only have to hand in standard certificates (your first degree certificate and a transcript of records). These typically include your CV, a letter of motivation and sometimes letters of reference. Additionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate.

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Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

50.9% local admission restriction (local NC)

10.4% no admission restriction, but ability test

27.7% no admission restriction

11% no information provided

Application Process

69.9% directly at University

5.2% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)

27.7% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany

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University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)
Landau / Kaiserslautern

Top 1450 worldwideTop 45 national

Environmental Pollution Management - Ecotoxicolοgу

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun, 15 Jul - 15 Oct (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Become an expert on how chemicals pollute the environmentBecome a certified Environmental Risk AssessorChoose two exciting specialization areas

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HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
Berlin

MBA & Engineering Life Science Managеmеnt

Master of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)

€ 5333

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in Life Science ManagementBuild your management skillsLive in the “Health Capital” of Germany

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Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Аgribusinеss

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Combine business expertise with agricultural and nutritional sciencesHands-on programComplete an internship or do a semester abroad

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

4 (1 program )

Minimum:

57 (1 program )

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program )

Maximum:

110 (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (28 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

4 (1 program )

Maximum:

7.5 (1 program )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

57 (1 program )

Maximum:

110 (1 program )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (28 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany

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Kiel University's Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences
Kiel University · Kiel

Top 250 worldwideTop 30 national

Dairy Scienсе

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Mar/30 Apr (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

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Kiel University
Kiel

Top 250 worldwideTop 30 national

Medical Life Scienсеs

Master of Science

Application deadline not specified

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Specialize in Translational Research!Learn from Renowned Professors Published in Elite Journals like Nature and ScienceMore Than Just Studies: Live a Vibrant Campus Life

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