Study Biosciences in Germany: 22 Universities with 25 English Degree Programs

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

Updated: 03-29-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Biosciences is the broad subject that deals with any of the several sciences that deal with living organisms, containing applications ranging from healthcare to energy development. Because of this, students in this field will find themselves on a promising career path encompassing professions that range from genetics to zoology.

Overview

masters
25

Study Programs in English

universities
22

Universities

ranking
15

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (24 programs for EU citizens, 20 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 5,333 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between March 31 and March 15

Summer Semester

between May 31 and August 20

View all 25 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Biosciences

#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,000 (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
#89Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168
#351-400Times Higher Education Ranking
Justus Liebig University Giessen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #396, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #601-700

Tuition Fees

24
20
4
0
2
1

3 English Degree Programs for Biosciences in Germany

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Be part of a chemistry program highly focused on materials and processesBe part of a top university of technologyParticipate in a highly international university and study program
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Unique and Comprehensive Physics ProgramIn-Depth Learning and Skill DevelopmentEngaging and Multicultural Academic Life
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Unravel the Genomic RevolutionMeet a Growing Demand of the FutureThrive in a Renowned Faculty

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
56% local admission restriction (local NC)
12% no admission restriction, but ability test
28% no admission restriction
4% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

64% directly at University
16% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
24% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Biosciences in Germany

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Become an expert in Life Science ManagementBuild your management skillsLive in the “Health Capital” of Germany
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Master the fields of theoretical and experimental physicsAcquire a Double Degree in cooperation with the Institut Polytechnique de ParisStudy at the Freie Universität Berlin - a “University of Excellence”
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Learn unique aspects of sustainable chemistryStudy in cooperation with the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative CenterBenefit from the program’s blended learning format

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Minimum:

57 (1 program )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

7 (4 programs )

Maximum:

95 (4 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (6 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7 (4 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

57 (1 program )

Maximum:

95 (4 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (6 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Biosciences in Germany

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Cutting-Edge Biophysics ResearchComprehensive and Flexible CurriculumMultidisciplinary Collaboration
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Master the art of managing chemistry in a sustainable wayBecome a top manager with a sustainable view of chemistryBenefit from the blended learning format of this program
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Become an expert on how chemicals pollute the environmentBecome a certified Environmental Risk AssessorChoose two exciting specialization areas

Program Features

3-7 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

80%

Summer intake

8%

Winter & Summer intake

16%

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

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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)

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 8,500

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 2,100

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

public University · No. of Students: 17,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Goethe University Frankfurt

public University · No. of Students: 43,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

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