Neuroscience Master Programs in Germany with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Germany is a top destination for international neuroscience students. The country offers a world-class education at the forefront of brain research and is home to Europe's largest concentration of neuroscience institutes and cutting-edge research facilities. Studying neuroscience in Germany provides access to exceptional programs at renowned institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE).

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Numerus Clausus

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Most Selective Neuroscience Master Programs

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).

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Top 2 Most Selective Neuroscience Master Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	AdH-Score	Acceptance rate
1 Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Neuroscience Master of Science	2.1	no selection quota	No data published by the university.
2 TUM Technical University of Munich Biomedical Neuroscience Master of Science	no selection quota	20	No data published by the university.