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Study Biology in Germany: 54 Universities with 160 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Updated: 12-05-2021 | 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
160
Study Programs in English
54
Universities
42
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (144 programs for EU citizens, 123 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
19,625 € per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between January 15 and December 01
Summer Semester
between March 01 and October 15
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) #52, QS World University Rankings #62
#43Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 41,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #61
#44Times 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) #47, QS World University Rankings #64
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 35,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #121
#80Times Higher Education Ranking
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 7,400 students
Program Fees: 2,500 € (per semester)
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Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Idstein
Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis - Part Time
Master of Science Application open all year
3120€ / 3420€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Top-class academic education since 1848Study in Idstein, a lovely historical town near FrankfurtStudy part-time and work as you like
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Idstein
Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis - Full Time
Master of Science Application open all year
4140€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Top-class academic education since 1848Obtain a full master’s degree in only one yearApply your knowledge in cutting-edge laboratories
Brand University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Mar (Summer)
5340€ / 6840€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Learn the keystones of developing your own business ideasWork in practical projects with brand companies, agencies or start-upsCareer opportunities in innovative sectors and companies
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Bioinformatics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the analysis of biology using sophisticated computer algorithmsComplete an internship at a research institution in Germany or abroadStudy at the Freie Universität Berlin - a “University of Excellence”
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Wiesbaden
International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics
Master of Science Application open all year
4650€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Dive into the heart of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industryAccess the labor market through a 6-month in-company internshipBenefit from a multicultural environment in a program that is more than 75% international students
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2022
Winter Semester 2023/2024
112 programs
44 programs
150 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)
48.8% local admission restriction (local NC)
28.1% no admission restriction
23.1% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
77.5% directly at University
18.1% via uni-assist
4 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Cardiovascular Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Mar/30 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the research of cardiovascular sciencesUniversity Medical Center Göttingen - a leading German medical centerTheoretical and practical modules
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
University of Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Biomedical Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Summer)
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
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Sustainability Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
This interdisciplinary program incorporates natural sciences and a humanities perspective.Leuphana University is one of Europe’s leading institutions in sustainabilityBroad career options
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (7 programs )
Minimum:
70 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (25 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (23 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (7 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
70 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (25 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (23 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Biology in Germany
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Biochemistry International
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Saarland University
Saarbrücken
Bioinformatics
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 May (Winter) - 15 Nov (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Kiel University
Kiel
Biological Oceanography
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Biological Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Konstanz
Konstanz
Biological Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free / 1500€
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Biology
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter) - 31 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
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Degree TypesMaster of Science
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering
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Winter intake
70%Summer intake
3.1%Winter & Summer intake
26.9%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Biology
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public University · No. of Students: 25,000
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
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: 7,300
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University · No. of Students: 7,400
Program Fees: 2,500 €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 39,000
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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