Study Life Science in Germany: 13 Universities with 15 English Degree Programs

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

Updated: 04-19-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

 

Life Science comprises all branches of science that study life – from microorganisms to human beings. While some might focus on a specific type of organism (for example botany studying plants) other can focus on aspects that are common to all life forms (such as genetics or anatomy). Discoveries in this filed are especially meaningful in improving the quality and standard of life and have applications in many different sectors, such as health, agriculture, food.

Overview

masters
15

Study Programs in English

universities
13

Universities

ranking
9

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (14 programs for EU citizens, 12 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

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

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between April 30 and March 15

Summer Semester

between June 15 and September 20

View all 15 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Life Science

#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn

public University

No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226

Tuition Fees

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12
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0
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3 English Degree Programs for Life Science 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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Specialize in Translational Research!Learn from Renowned Professors Published in Elite Journals like Nature and ScienceMore Than Just Studies: Live a Vibrant Campus Life
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Master the understanding of biological resourcesOption to complete a Double Degree ProgramParticipate in applied research projects

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)
40% local admission restriction (local NC)
13.3% no admission restriction, but ability test
40% no admission restriction
6.7% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

80% directly at University
6.7% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
13.3% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Life Science in Germany

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Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Minimum:

72 (2 programs )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )

Maximum:

7 (1 program )

Maximum:

95 (3 programs )

Maximum:

C1 Advanced (CAE) (4 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7 (1 program )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

72 (2 programs )

Maximum:

95 (3 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )

Maximum:

C1 Advanced (CAE) (4 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Life Science in Germany

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Program Features

3-4 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

66.7%

Summer intake

6.7%

Winter & Summer intake

26.7%

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

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Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 0

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

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)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

public University · No. of Students: 38,000

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)

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 14,000

Program Fees: € 5,333

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

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