Biology Study Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

Biology: Deadlines

Germany provides an exceptional setting for studying Biology, combining world-class research infrastructure with interdisciplinary teaching and access to some of Europe's most advanced scientific facilities. As a global leader in the life sciences, Germany offers the rare opportunity to learn alongside renowned researchers—including Nobel laureates—and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories at institutions such as the Max Planck Institutes, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, and the Helmholtz Centers. German programs cover the full spectrum of modern biology, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology, neuroscience, marine biology, and bioinformatics, allowing students to build comprehensive foundations while developing specialized expertise.

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Biology Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Biology study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 January	15 January	>90% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 January	31 January	>90% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	15 January	15 January	100% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

>90% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

31 January

>90% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

100% still open for application

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Biology Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Biology study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 July	15 July	59% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	15 July	81% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	15 July	15 July	100% of State Examination programs