Germany is one of the leading countries in Europe for studying Biology. There are a lot of universities, colleges and research institutions that are dedicated to carrying out biological research and teaching aspiring students. Additionally, you will have the flexibility to specialise in various fields under biology. Studying Biology in Germany will expose you to the general knowledge of Biology and science as well as the different subject areas to specialise.

In Germany, you can gain a bachelor’s degree in Biology as well as a postgraduate degree. Additionally, you will have access to job opportunities after graduating from any of the degrees in Biology. However, you must have the right academic qualifications and meet the eligibility criteria before you can study biology in Germany.

In this piece, I will walk you through the basic academic qualifications as well as everything you need to know about studying Biology in Germany.

Requirements for Studying Biology in Germany

1. Academic Qualifications

   You must have completed 12 years of high school education before you can study biology in Germany. Additionally, you must have a percentage of at least 60% in your high school results. You need to have good grades and a strong foundation in subjects such as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Additionally, you need to make sure that your certificate is eligible and equivalent to the German certificate. However, if your certificate is not eligible, you need to attend the Studienkolleg (one-year preparatory course) and sit for the Feststellungsprüfung Exam.

2. German Language Proficiency

   You need to understand the German language to study biology in Germany. Therefore, you need to be familiar with the German language to be able to learn in those schools. You will be asked to submit a certificate that proves your proficiency. You can use tests such as TestDAF or DSH. This should be at least at the B1 level or higher.

3. English Language Proficiency

   If you are applying to a university that uses English as their language of instruction, you need to write a test of English. You can use tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.

4. Aptitude Test

   If you are applying for a bachelor’s degree in Biology in Germany, you might be required to write an aptitude test. However, this is not required by all schools. Some universities may ask for this test while some may not. Therefore, you need to prepare and inquire from your university of choice if they require you to write an aptitude test or not.

5. Professional Training or Volunteer Experience

   Some Universities in Germany will require you to have professional or volunteer experience in the field of Biology. However, this is not recommended by all universities. But it can give you a greater advantage over other applicants.

6. Undergraduate Degree

   If you are applying for a master’s degree in Biology in Germany, you must have an undergraduate degree. This degree should be a bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field. Additionally, it should be from a recognised institution.

7. Have a good CGPA

   If you have an undergraduate degree, you need to have a good CGPA to study for a master’s in biology in Germany. Therefore, you are expected to have a minimum of 3.0 CGPA.

8. Submit Academic Transcripts

   You need to submit your academic transcripts during your application. Generally, your transcripts should contain all the courses you studied as well as the grades.

9. Letter of Motivation

   Most schools in Germany will ask for a letter of motivation while making your application. This is required for a bachelor’s degree as well as a master’s degree. This essay should contain areas such as your passion for biology, your areas of interest, your plans and why you chose to study biology in Germany.

10. Entrance Examination

    Some universities might require you to sit for an entrance examination to obtain admission. You can take tests such as GRE or GATE.

11. Curriculum Vitae(CV)

    You will be required to submit a copy of your CV while making your application. This should contain areas such as your work experience, history of education, skills, etc.

12. Student Visa

    International students require a German Student Visa to study biology in Germany. Therefore, you need to apply for your visa three months in advance to have a smoother process.

How to Apply

The mode of application varies based on your residency status. Non-EU students should make sure that the University they choose to study in is a member of Uni-Assist. Firstly, you should submit your application to Uni-Assist. After verification, you can proceed to submit your application to your university of choice.

EU/EEA students should submit their application through the universities’ online portal.

Duration

The duration for studying biology in Germany is three to four years for the bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the master’s degree takes two years to complete.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for studying biology in public universities in Germany is between €250/$350 per semester. However, in Baden-Württemberg, students pay about €1,500 per semester. Additionally, you can pay up to €20,000 per year.

Universities in Germany that offer Biology

1. University of Munich, Munich
2. Technical University of Munich, Munich
3. University of Bonn, Bonn
4. Charite – Medical University of Berlin, Berlin
5. University of Tubingen, Tübingen
6. Heidelberg University, Heidelberg
7. University of Gottingen, Göttingen
8. University of Freiburg, Freiburg
9. University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen and Nuremberg
10. Free University of Berlin, Berlin
11. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt
12. RWTH Aachen University, Aachen
13. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf, Düsseldorf
14. Hannover Medical School, Hannover
15. University of Marburg, Marburg
16. Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin
17. University of Ulm, Ulm
18. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz
19. Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum
20. Kiel University, Kiel
21. University of Giessen, Giessen
22. University of Regensburg, Regensburg
23. Dresden University of Technology, Dresden
24. University of Leipzig, Leipzig
25. Saarland University, Saarbrücken
26. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe
27. University of Hamburg, Hamburg
28. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Jena
29. Technical University of Berlin, Berlin
30. University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart
31. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle and Wittenberg
32. University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth
33. University of Rostock, Rostock
34. Braunschweig University of Technology, Braunschweig
35. Osnabruck University, Osnabrück
36. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg
37. Jacobs University Bremen, Bremen
38. University of Kassel, Kassel
39. University of Paderborn, Paderborn
40. Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg
41. Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz
42. Witten/Herdecke University, Witten
43. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt

In Conclusion, you need to make sure that you verify each university’s requirements properly before submitting your application. Additionally, you should research the university to know the language of instruction to decide the proficiency test to write. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries and assistance.

Good luck!

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