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Study Biology in Germany: 58 Universities with 178 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 12-09-2023 | 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

masters
178

Study Programs in English

universities
58

Universities

ranking
44

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (159 programs for EU citizens, 137 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 13,860 per semester (2 programs for EU citizens, 1 program for Non-EU citizens)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between December 15 and December 01

Summer Semester

between March 01 and September 30

View all 178 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Biology

#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
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#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
#73Times Higher Education Ranking
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 8,900 students

Program Fees: € 2,500 (per semester)

#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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Tuition Fees

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137
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3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany

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Become an expert on how chemicals pollute the environmentBecome a certified Environmental Risk AssessorChoose two exciting specialization areas
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Become an expert in biotechnologyOutstanding career opportunitiesLearn from highly experienced lecturers in an international environment

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open 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

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
46.1% local admission restriction (local NC)
25.8% no admission restriction
28.1% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

68% directly at University
5.1% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
27% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany

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Master the research of cardiovascular sciencesUniversity Medical Center Göttingen - a leading German medical centerTheoretical and practical modules

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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Unravel the Genomic RevolutionMeet a Growing Demand of the FutureThrive in a Renowned Faculty
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Take a huge step forward in your knowledge of BioengineeringAccess a variety of compelling career opportunitiesExperience the heart of Europe in ideally-located Kleve

Program Features

2-16 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

75.3%

Summer intake

2.8%

Winter & Summer intake

21.9%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Biology

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Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 3,800

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Bielefeld University

public University · No. of Students: 24,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Brand University of Applied Sciences

private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 300

Program Fees: € 5,340 - € 6,840

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

public Technical University · No. of Students: 6,800

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

public University · No. of Students: 8,900

Program Fees: € 2,500

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

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