Study Life Science in Germany (2026/27)

Life Science in Germany

Life Science programs in Germany offer international students a multidisciplinary education at the forefront of biological research, medical innovation, and environmental sustainability in a country known for its scientific excellence and strong biotechnology sector. Studying Life Science in Germany means engaging with subjects ranging from molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology to ecology, bioinformatics, and biomedical engineering, often in collaboration with leading institutions like the Max Planck Society, Helmholtz Association, and Fraunhofer Institutes. Students benefit from access to cutting-edge laboratories, advanced imaging technologies, and research projects addressing global challenges such as climate change, infectious diseases, and food security.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Life Science

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Ranking Criteria

Life Sciences & Medicine

TUM Technical University of Munich

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

1 program

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

No tuition fees

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Life Science study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	15 July	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	15 July

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

15 July

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

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).