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Study Biology in Germany: 56 Universities with 164 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Updated: 02-09-2023 | 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
164
Study Programs in English
56
Universities
44
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (142 programs for EU citizens, 121 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 19,625 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between February 15 and January 15
Summer Semester
between March 01 and September 30
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
#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
3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Summer)
€ 1125 - € 2250 /
€ 4500
€ 4500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Study groundbreaking topics in biomedical sciencesObtain a double master’s degree from two leading universitiesLearn modern research techniques through laboratory work
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Biological Resources
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Master the understanding of biological resourcesOption to complete a Double Degree ProgramParticipate in applied research projects
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Ansbach
Applied Biotechnology
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
140 programs
15 programs
157 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.
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
47% local admission restriction (local NC)
32.9% no admission restriction
20.1% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
72% directly at University
4.3% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
23.8% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Summer)
€ 1125 - € 2250 /
€ 4500
€ 4500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Study groundbreaking topics in biomedical sciencesObtain a double master’s degree from two leading universitiesLearn modern research techniques through laboratory work
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Biological Resources
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Master the understanding of biological resourcesOption to complete a Double Degree ProgramParticipate in applied research projects
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Ansbach
Applied Biotechnology
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (8 programs )
Minimum:
70 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (28 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (30 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (8 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
70 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (28 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (30 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Summer)
€ 1125 - € 2250 /
€ 4500
€ 4500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Study groundbreaking topics in biomedical sciencesObtain a double master’s degree from two leading universitiesLearn modern research techniques through laboratory work
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Biological Resources
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Master the understanding of biological resourcesOption to complete a Double Degree ProgramParticipate in applied research projects
Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Ansbach
Applied Biotechnology
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter) - 30 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-16 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
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Winter intake
72.6%Summer intake
3%Winter & Summer intake
24.4%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.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 24,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor 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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