How to apply

Applications
Applications are welcome from German, EU, and non-EU citizens with a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or a subject related to Biological Sciences. Applicants holding a Degree in Biotechnology, Biomedical programs, Agricultural Science, other fields of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Informatics will not be considered unless additional qualification in Biology is provided. In general, applicants will not be considered who hold a Master of Science degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Agriculture and other related fields.
The applications will be assessed by a selection committee after the application deadline. Only complete applications submitted in English may be considered. Pre-assessment is not possible.

In case of questions please contact: mscbiol-applicationuni-koeln.de

General Information

Teaching Language

Application Deadlines

Applications with a German degree have to be submitted via KLIPS2.0. The application period is mid-May until 15^th of July for the Winter Term (starting October) and mid-November until 15^th of January for the Summer Term (starting April).
Applicants with a non-German degree submit their application via "uni-assist". The application period is April until 31^st of May for the Winter Term (starting October) and October until November 30^th for the Summer Term (starting April), respectively. Please follow the uni-assist guidelines.

Registration Fees & Housing

Fellowship & Funding

Instructions for Applicants with...

a non-German Degree

1. Applicants with a non-German degree (Bachelor or equivalent) need to apply via the online platform “uni-assist”. At least 80% of the maximum Bachelor (or equivalent) credits need to be certified as of the application deadline.

2. Prepare a curriculum vitae (CV). The CV should include your address, E-mail, education, and if applicable professional experience, publications, awards, additional qualification, etc. Please include the contact details of two academic referees who are able to comment in detail on your capacity to cope with the academic demand of the program.

3. Prepare a short Motivation Statement (250 - 500 words) explaining (a) why you would like to join this particular M.Sc. program and (b) what are your specific skills that qualify you for this program.

4. Admission requires that you have acquired laboratory skills / practical experience and that you have conducted a practical / computational research project. Therefore, please prepare (i) a short summary (100 to 200 words) which laboratory skills and practical experience you have acquired during your studies. (ii) In addition, please prepare a description of the topic of your research project and specify the duration of this project work (100 to 200 words). If possible, upload your bachelor thesis or a research project report.

5. Non-native speakers need to provide evidence of proficiency in English, level B2/C1 according to European standard (for example TOEFL [each component Advanced or High-Intermediate ], CEFR, IELTS [ech component min. 6.5]). Alternatively, you may provide evidence of having spent at least 6 months in an English-speaking country or having completed a Bachelor program taught in English.

6. Send your documents and certified copies of your transcripts only to“uni-assist”.

7. Uni-assist will assess all documents and certificates and then forward your application to the KLIPS student registration system of the University of Cologne for being assessed by a selection committee. Only after being notified about acceptance by the MSc Biological Sciences selection committee you will be able to register as a student. The decisions are made in February (summer term applications) and August (winter term applications), respectively.

a Degree of a German University

1. Applicants with a degree of a German university (Bachelor or equivalent, graded 2.5 or better) complete the application form for the Master of Science in Biological Sciences. At least 80% of the maximum Bachelor (or equivalent) credits need to be certified as of the application deadline.

2. Prepare a curriculum vitae (CV, in English). The CV should include your address, E-mail, education, and if applicable professional experience and other activities, publications, awards, additional qualification, etc. Please include the contact details of two academic referees who are able to comment in detail on your capacity to cope with the academic demand of the program.

3. Prepare a short Motivation Statement (250 - 500 words, in English) explaining (a) why you would like to join this particular M.Sc. program and (b) what are your specific skills that qualify you for this program.

4. Prepare PDF-copies of certificates and formal transcripts of your academic record, providing full details of the degree, the grades you have obtained, and the courses/modules you have taken.

5. Non-native speakers need to provide evidence of proficiency in English, level B2/C1 according to European standard (certified for example by a German Abiturzeugnis, TOEFL [each component Advanced or High-Intermediate ], CEFR, IELTS [each component at least 6.5]). Alternatively, you may provide evidence of having spent at least 6 months in an English-speaking country or having completed a Bachelor program taught in English.

6. Applicants with a degree of a German university submit all forms together with copies of the certificates and evidence of English language proficiency via the application portal of the University of Cologne: https://klips2-support.uni-koeln.de/en/