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Phd studies, enrollment office for phd students.

• Office location:

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Referat Studierendenservice Unter den Linden 6 10117 Berlin

• Contact person:

Ms. Olga Vorobyeva

• E-mail: [email protected] *

Consultation hour by phone Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00 a.m. Phone: (+49) 30 2093-70330

*If you are already enrolled or registered at HU Berlin, please submit your full name, your enrollment or registration number, your date and place of birth.

If you are not aiming for a degree at HU and only want to complete a few semesters as part of your guest/research stay at HU , you cannot apply for enrollment at the enrollment office. Please contact the International Office with your questions regarding the enrollment process: [email protected]

I. Beginning your doctoral studies: Admission, enrollment and registration

Please find general information for doctoral candidates at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) on our Doctoral Candidates Portal .

Please contact the PhD office of the faculty at which you would like to do your doctorate. Notice that there are no fixed deadlines for applying as a doctoral candidate. You get all necessary information on the application procedure directly there. Please find corresponding contact details on the websites of the faculties .

Please submit your application for admission exclusively to the PhD office at the faculty of your choice. Your application must contain all specified documents. Please note, if you have a non German university degree, your documents will be checked for equivalence with the German education system before the application procedure. Any coordination that may be necessary for this process is carried out between the faculty’s PhD office and the department for student services internally. We kindly ask you, do not send any documents to the enrollment office for doctoral studies before you received your admission by the faculty of your choice.

Please submit the enrollment form for PhD studies [ PDF ] and all the required documents as soon as possible, but no later than four weeks after you received the letter of admission from your faculty. If you are employed at HU and prefer to be only registered, please choose the registration-form for a doctorate [ PDF ]. Please send the filled out and signed form with all required documents to the following address

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Referat Studierendenservice Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin

or drop them into the mailbox at the Student Service Center (SSC) in the main building of  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin (Opening hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.).

To keep the four-week deadline for enrollment/registration it is sufficient to submit the documents during this period to the enrollment office for PhD students.

Enrollment forms submitted digitally (e.g. as e-mail attachments) cannot be accepted for your enrollment.

You can only enroll for PhD studies after you have received your formal admission in a doctoral-study-program from the PhD office/PhD board of your faculty.

Enrolled doctoral candidates do have a student status and receive a student card (Campus-Card) but cannot receive the semester ticket for public transport. Enrolled PhD students have to pay the semester fees. Enrollment as a doctoral candidate is not contingent upon employment as a staff member at the HU Berlin.

However, if you are employed at HU, you have two options:

Either you enroll or you register for PhD studies. Registration is only possible as long as you are an employee/staff member at the HU Berlin. In case of registration, no fees or contributions have to be paid. But you do not have a status of a student at HU Berlin and cannot receive a Campus Card.

Differences between enrollment and registration for PhD studies

Please enroll for PhD studies within four weeks after receiving the letter of admission from your faculty and submit the following documents:

- the completed and signed enrollment form [ PDF ] incl. details on your educational biography,

- a simple copy of your admission letter from the PhD board,

- the payment confirmation of the semester fee (e.g. a simple copy of the bank transfer). You will find detailed information about the amount of semester fee which has to be paid for your enrollment below under "How much semester fee do I have to pay to be enrolled for PhD studies?".

- a simple copy of the de-registration certificate from your last German university (does not apply if you have never been enrolled at a university in Germany),

- a simple copy of your university entrance qualification (in most cases the secondary school certificate and/or university entrance examination),

- simple copies of your previous university degree certificates (German and/or foreign certificates),

- proof of a scholarship (if applicable).

How much semester fee do I have to pay to be enrolled for PhD studies?

Enrollment for the summer semester 2024 (01.04.2024 – 30.09.2024)

In the summer semester 2024, PhD students are not entitled to use the Deutschlandsemesterticket.

When enrolling from the beginning of the re-registration period for the winter semester 2024/25 (in the months of June, July, August and September 2024), we ask you to transfer the semester fee for the winter semester 2024/25.

Enrollment for the winter semester 2024/25 (01.10.2024 - 31.03.2025)

With the new Deutschlandsemesterticket contract, which was negotiated between the student body of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, represented by the Referent_innenrat (legally AStA), and the transport companies and comes into force on October 1st, 2024, the purchase of the Deutschlandsemesterticket is mandatory for PhD students.

Exemption from the enrollment fee (currently €50)

PhD students who receive a scholarship (e.g. from the DAAD) as part of funding programs that are financed exclusively or predominantly from public funds from the federal or state governments and who submit a proof of this for enrollment can be exempted from the fee for enrollment and re-registration, currently 50 € per semester, in accordance with Section 2 Paragraph 7 of the BerlHG ( § 2 Abs. 7 BerlHG ).

Please find detailed information about the composition of semester fees and contributions here:

https://hu.berlin/rueckmeldung

If you are employed at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and have chosen to register as a PhD student, please submit the following documents within four weeks after receiving the letter of admission from your faculty:

- the completed and signed application registration-form for PhD studies incl. details on your educational biography [ PDF ],

- a proof of employment at HU which contains the begin-date and the end-date of your employment (e.g. a copy of your employment contract),

- simple copies of your previous university degree certificates (either German and/or foreign certificates).

Please note that the enrollment office will not send you a confirmation that your documents have been received . The application deadline is met if your documents for enrollment or registration have reached the enrollment office within one month after your admission for PhD studies.

After we have received your documents, we will check them carefully. If any documents are missing, you will be informed by email or via mail and we will give you a deadline for submitting the missing evidence.

If you submitted all the required documents in full, you will receive a confirmation of completed enrollment/registration by e-mail. In addition, we will provide you with further information (in case of enrollment: e.g. how to create the Campus Card (student ID) or to activate the student HU account).

Please note that the processing of your application for enrollment or registration for PhD studies usually takes at least two weeks after the enrollment office has received all the required documents. Before the start of the semester or shortly after the semester start, there may be longer processing times.

II. During PhD studies: Re-registration, semester fees and semester ticket

Yes, re-registration for the next semester is mandatory. In order to retain your status as a doctoral student and to be able to complete your PhD studies, you must re-register within the re-registration period. Please note the information on the main deadlines for re-registration in your AGNES account and on our website for re-registration .

If you have appropriate reasons, you can apply for a leave of absence as a PhD student by using our application form [ PDF ]. For further information please visit our website .

However, the leave of absence has no influence on the standard processing time of your doctoral studies and your processing time will not be automatically extended for the duration of your leave of absence.

Please complete the extension form ("Bescheinigung über die Verlängerung der Regelbearbeitungszeit der Promotion" [ PDF ]) and have it signed by your PhD supervisor. Then send the signed form to the PhD office of your faculty. Please note that the PhD office may need additional documents from you. Contact the office for more information and procedure details.

If your request has been approved by the faculty’s PhD board, the PhD office will forward the signed form to the enrollment office for doctoral studies.

As a registration for PhD studies is only possible for the duration of your employment at the HU Berlin, you have to enroll as a PhD student after your employment relationship has expired. Please submit the application form for enrollment for PhD studies to the enrollment office. In addition, please submit a proof of payment of the semester fee and an informal letter in which you inform us that you are currently registered for doctoral studies.

The amount of the semester fee depends on the date on which you apply to enroll for your doctorate.

If you apply for enrollment after the first month of the semester, the semester ticket fee only has to be paid pro rata from the month of enrollment.

If you enroll in the last three months of the semester (July - September and January - March), we ask you to transfer the semester fee for the enrollment semester as well as the re-registration fee for the following semester.

Please try to re-activate your HU account for students via our Computer and Media Service (CMS) to solve this issue. If this is not possible, please contact the enrollment office for generating a new PIN letter for re-activating your HU account for students.

Please note that a new PIN can only provided via a PIN letter send to you by mail.

III. Finishing your doctoral studies, de-registration

If you do not re-register for the upcoming semester, .e.g. not paying the required semester fee, you will be automatically de-registered (“Exmatrikulation”). If you would like to be de-registered before the end of the semester, please submit the application for de-registration [ PDF ] to the enrollment office for doctoral studies.

Please contact the PhD office of your faculty and clarify whether the enrollment is necessary to defend your thesis and proceed accordingly. If the regular processing time for your doctorate has expired, and you have submitted your thesis and you need to be enrolled in the upcoming semester, ask the PhD office to inform the enrollment office about this. After the enrollment office has received the confirmation from the PhD office and your payment of the semester fee has been received, we will re-register you.

IV. Legal bases

Fächerübergreifende Satzung zur Regelung von Zulassung, Studium und Prüfung der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (ZSP-HU)

Sections 59 and 60 regulate form, procedure and conditions of enrollment and registration as a doctoral student at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

V. Additional information

Doctoral regulations of the faculties

https://hu.berlin/promord

Humboldt Graduate School

https://www.humboldt-graduate-school.de

International Scholar Services

https://hu.berlin/issprom

Financing the PhD studies

https://hu.berlin/promfinanz

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73 Best universities for Biotechnology in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Biotechnology. A graph of 2.95M citations received by 83.8K academic papers made by 73 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

For Biotechnology

2. Heidelberg University - Germany

3. University of Tubingen

4. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

5. University of Munich

6. Technical University of Munich

7. Hannover Medical School

8. University of Leipzig

9. University of Gottingen

10. University of Ulm

11. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

12. Free University of Berlin

13. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

14. University of Hamburg

15. University of Bonn

16. University of Lubeck

17. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

18. University of Marburg

19. RWTH Aachen University

20. University of Freiburg

21. University of Cologne

22. University of Giessen

23. University of Wurzburg

24. University of Munster

25. University of Regensburg

26. Ruhr University Bochum

27. University of Hohenheim

28. Humboldt University of Berlin

29. Saarland University

30. Dresden University of Technology

31. Kiel University

32. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

33. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

34. University of Duisburg - Essen

35. University of Rostock

36. University of Greifswald

37. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

38. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

39. University of Konstanz

40. Witten/Herdecke University

41. Braunschweig University of Technology

42. Technical University of Berlin

43. University of Bremen

44. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

45. Leibniz University of Hanover

46. University of Stuttgart

47. TU Dortmund University

48. University of Bielefeld

49. University of Potsdam

50. German Sport University Cologne

51. University of Trier

52. Hamburg University of Technology

53. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

54. University of Bayreuth

55. University of Kassel

56. University of Mannheim

57. Osnabruck University

58. Darmstadt University of Technology

59. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

60. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

61. Jacobs University Bremen

62. University of Wuppertal

63. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

64. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

65. Leuphana University of Luneburg

66. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

67. Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

68. Hannover University of Applied Sciences

69. Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

70. University of Augsburg

71. Reutlingen University

72. Freiberg University of Technology

73. University of Siegen

The best cities to study Biotechnology in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dusseldorf , Heidelberg , Tubingen , and Berlin .

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Biotechnology part time, full time, master of science.

Master Degree

4 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

11 days left (Germans and inhabitants)

11 days left (EU), 11 days left (Non-EU) Please enquire

Overview and admission

Admission semester.

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Biotechnology

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Please follow the weblink: https://www.tu.berlin/go1036/s134/

Lecture period

• 15.04.2024 - 20.07.2024
• 14.10.2024 - 15.02.2025

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2024), deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the european union.

Expired (Universitywide deadline)

Note! For the Master's degree, different application deadlines may apply. For more information, please see: https://www.tu.berlin/go167/

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

Important! In the Master's degree possibly deviating (significantly earlier!) application deadlines. For more information, please see: https://www.tu.berlin/go167/

Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

Enrollment deadline for germans and foreign students.

For information on transferring to a different university, see here: Master’s degree - https://www.tu.berlin/go3017/

Winter semester (2024/2025)

01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024 (Universitywide deadline)

Note! For the Master's degree, different application deadlines may apply. For more information, please see: https://www.tu.berlin/go167

01.06.2024 - 31.08.2024 (Universitywide deadline)

Important! In the Master's partly deviating (and significantly earlier!) application deadlines. For more information, please see: https://www.tu.berlin/go167

For information on transferring to a different university, see here: Master’s degree - https://www.tu.berlin/go2981/

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Study Biotechnology in Germany: 26 Universities with 27 English Degree Programs

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Biotechnology is a cutting-edge field where biological processes are harnessed for technological advancement. It merges molecular biology, genetics, and bioengineering to develop products and technologies that improve our lives. Students explore DNA manipulation, biofuel production, and biopharmaceuticals, learning how to apply living organisms in medical, agricultural, and environmental applications. This field offers practical experience with laboratory techniques, product development, and regulatory issues. Graduates embark on careers in diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food production, and waste management, where they innovate sustainable solutions and tackle global health challenges with biotechnological ingenuity.

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

€ 0 (22 programs for EU citizens, 18 programs for Non-EU citizens)

€ 10,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Winter Semester

between September 15 and July 15

Summer Semester

between March 15 and July 15

Top-ranked German Universities in Biotechnology

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 53,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,000 (per semester)

public University

No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students

Program Fees: € 151 (per semester)

No. of Students: approx. 20,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

No. of Students: approx. 8,400 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Tuition Fees

3 english degree programs for biotechnology in germany.

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Mba & engineering life science management.

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences Offenburg

Biotechnology.

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden

Physics of life.

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2025

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

11 programs

26 programs

Application Modes

Application process.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jena

Molecular life sciences.

Philipps-Universität Marburg Marburg

Molecular biotechnology (mbt).

Hochschule Merseburg / Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Merseburg / Halle (Saale)

Engineering and management.

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

5 (1 program )

72 (2 programs )

B2 First (FCE) (7 programs )

7 (3 programs )

95 (3 programs )

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs )

Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences Idstein

Medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Flensburg

Applied bio and food sciences.

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Hamburg

Pharmaceutical biotechnology.

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

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Program Fees: € 1,160

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Program Fees: € 0

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

Constructor University

Program Fees: € 10,000

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

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PhD Programs

You are creative, curious and passionate about basic research? You would like to live in the oldest university town in Germany and work at one of the famous Max Planck Institutes? You would enjoy doing research in a supportive, stimulating and diverse environment?

We welcome graduate students from all over the world and a wide range of disciplines. Because Max Planck Institutes cannot confer PhD degrees, our students are simultaneously enrolled at Heidelberg University and receive their doctorate from one of the university’s faculties (  Biosciences Faculty ,  Chemistry Faculty ,  Physics Faculty ). These faculties have their own specific requirements, which students must fulfill.

PhD students at the institute perform research work and write a thesis under the supervision of a scientist who leads a research group in one of the institute’s departments. Students are usually enrolled in a graduate program. We offer access to a number of graduate schools, such as the  Max Planck School Matter to Life , the IMRPS-QD or other graduate schools of Heidelberg University. Most group leaders are associated with one or more of these graduate schools. Joining a graduate school makes you part of the Heidelberg life science community and gives you opportunities for scientific and social exchange outside of the institute.

For students who are not enrolled in a structured PhD program we offer support and guidance through individual Thesis Advisory Committees (TAC). The TAC monitors the progress and development of the PhD student and provides advice to both the student and his/her supervisor. The TAC members are also available for one-to-one consultations with the student and can become an important networking partner. Our PhD students can contact their committee members for personal discussions at any time.

For more information about the different PhD programs and the application procedure, please follow the links provided below. Alternatively, you may also directly contact the head of the department or group leader of the program you’re interested in. Just send an e-mail including your CV and a short description of your interests and expertise to establish first contact. Feel free to contact the PhD representatives or scientific coordinator with any general questions about working at our institute.

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PhD in Biotechnology in Germany: A Guide

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One of the most well-liked places to study abroad is Germany , where 3,600 international graduates complete their doctorates annually. Germany has a great reputation for offering excellent higher education, in-depth research, and a range of programmes. Students from across the world are flocking to this beautiful country to take advantage of the fantastic student life there and finish their degrees at their preferred universities.

Germany is one such place that offers various kinds of great courses in Biotechnology like Ph.D. in Biotechnology. The manipulation, change, and replication of genes are done in biotechnology, a branch of modern science, to generate affordable products for the betterment of society. It is a steadily growing global industry with a variety of exciting job prospects. Increasing numbers of applicants are now entering into creating a career in biotechnology and attempting their hands at core research in the expanding sector.  

This blog will assist in explaining the procedure if you’re interested in obtaining a PhD in Biotechnology in Germany.

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A broader branch of biology known as biotechnology uses technology to produce goods made from living things. Studying in Germany is advantageous since the biotech clusters that were built there have become important centres for research and development.

• The QS Global Rankings 2022 list includes more than 22 biotechnology colleges from Germany among the top 200 institutions worldwide
• More than 500 biotech businesses are located in Germany, with 75% of them having a commercial connection to the pharmaceutical sector
• In Germany, public universities predominately make up the elite institutions. Consequently, there are no course costs for international students to pay
• German biotechnologists make an average monthly salary of roughly 12,600 euros. Examine the employment options in Germany!
• Biotech companies driven by artificial intelligence are dominating the industry and anticipate significant growth between 2020 and 2024
• Germany Trade & Invest estimates that in 2020, the 660 biotech businesses in Germany made a record 4.9 billion Euros in revenue and spent about 1.8 billion on R&D

Also Read: Top Universities and Colleges in Berlin | Leverage Edu

In Germany, a PhD programme typically lasts three to four years with a maximum extension of six years, as is the case in several colleges. The majority of PhD programmes in Germany are offered by state universities, which don’t charge students any tuition. In Germany, biotechnology colleges offer the following popular PhD programmes:

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Although each university may have its own unique requirements, the following are the general prerequisites for admission:

Academic requirements: Candidates must have earned a master’s degree in biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 90%.

Language requirements: Students must pass the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate their ability in English. There is no required minimum score, though. The DSH-2 test, which measures German language competency, must be passed by applicants.

Documents: When applying for admission, the following documentation is necessary:

• All transcripts of grades
• Updated resume
• Motivation statement
• Evidence of German language exams

Also Read: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich: Ranking, Fees, Eligibility …

There are no tuition costs for students applying to PhD programmes at public universities. However, there are extra costs associated with living in Germany and supporting research initiatives. Despite the opportunities for free study, students still need to cover extra costs, for which they might search for fellowships and PhD scholarships in Germany. 

Even though the majority of German universities do not charge tuition for undergraduate or PhD programmes, a student still needs to cover other costs. In addition to living expenses, this also includes health insurance, semester admissions, and donations to student organisations. The following are a few of the well-known scholarship programmes for studying in Germany:

Also Read: Biotechnology Courses: Scope, Fees, Colleges | Leverage Edu

Germany’s biotech industry is expanding steadily, and there are currently around 27,544 people employed in this field. 

• This industry has seen significant changes since 2014, including a rapid expansion of its market radius. The rationale is that, throughout time, a lot of startups have emerged, collectively increasing the biotech sector’s overall output.
• In Germany, a professional employed in the biotechnology sector may expect to make between 9,500 and 16,500 euros per month.
• Despite more than 50% of people earning 13,700 Euros each month, the payout is comparatively good.
• Qiagen N.V., Rentschler Biotechnologie, and Miltenyi Biotec GmbH are the three largest employers in the German biotech sector. 
• Medical or industrial biotechnology is the foundation for employment in the German biotech sector.

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Given below are some jobs along with the annual salary of the job profiles after pursuing Biotechnology courses in Germany:

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A. Students can expect a significant return on investment from biotechnology in Germany. The average income for graduates of this programme is from EUR 52,500 – EUR 66,100 per year.

A. In Germany, the average salary for a biotechnologist is €80,702 per year and €39 per hour. Biotechnologists’ salaries typically vary from €56,088 to €98,295.

A. The majority of German institutions have zero charges on tuition for PhD programmes, and financing is available from numerous government agencies, research groups, and other organisations.

Hope this blog gave you all the necessary information regarding PhD in Biotechnology in Germany. For more such information visit us at Leverage Edu.

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My daughter has completed M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology through GATEB from Bhartiar University, Coimbatore with highest score and third ranked from the University and trying to pursue her Ph. D. Programme in Medical Biotechnology from Beloved Germany. Financially I am not in a position to send her , she is a brilliant student but due to poor financial condition she could not go aboard. If there is any opportunity she can shine and can do for the Germany as well as for the whole world.

Hey Sanjib. Scholarships is one way to study in Germany. Some of the popular scholarships available for biotechnology students include: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship, Kaad Scholarship, JN Tata Endowment Scholarship, and MAWISTA Scholarship. You daughter must meet the eligibilty requirements of the scholarship to apply. Moreover, the documents (ex. the academic transcripts, IELTS Score, etc) must be submitted before the deadline. Do note that the deadline for each of these scholarships vary. To learn more about studying in Germany consult the study abroad experts at Leverage Edu.

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PhD PROJECT IN ENDOTHELIAL CELL HETEROGENEITY DURING STROKE

A pre-doctoral position in the context of a KU Leuven competitive 4-year C1 funding project entitled ‘Is the cerebroprotective function of Prdm16 during ischemic stroke mediated by controlling the ...

PhD position on "On-Chip Separation of Proteins for Single-Cell Proteome Profiling"

PhD position on "On-Chip Separation of Proteins for Single-Cell Proteome Profiling"The laboratory of Single-Molecule and Single-Cell Biophysics (BMC)is a research group in the Department of Informa...

Open PhD position: "Regulation of the Integrated Stress Response"

Start date October 1st.Application till September 1st.Cells respond to a variety of environmental cues, including viral infection, by activating the integrated stress response (ISR), a central pathway that controls host protein synthesis [1]. Our ...

Open PhD position "Molecular mechanisms of stress granule phase separation"

Start date October 1st.Application till September 1st.We are looking for a talented and highly motivated PhD student to join our team.The assembly of stress granules is an integral part of the host stress response, a central pathway that controls ...

IoT in agriculture: Development of novel sensor technology for online milk quality and cow health and welfare monitoring (PhD)

Optimization and intensification of livestock production are widely encouraged to meet the increasing demands for livestock products and to contribute to improving the livelihoods of rural househol...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

International Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences in Switzerland

*New application deadlines for two open calls per year: November 1 and May 1!Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers more than 100 funded PhD positions. With around 500 research groups and more than 1600 Ph.D. students, the Life Science Zurich ...

Three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg

(Fulltime, E 13 TV-L)Reference No: 2024/114. The preferred start date is April 1st, 2025. Conditionally on the submission of an external grant, the position can be extended for an additional year. In principle, the position can be divided into two...

Two Research Assistants (m/f/d)

-english version below-STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNGDie AG Alban (Glykochemie / -biologie) im Pharmazeutischen Institut - Abteilung Pharmazeutische Biologie - der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) sucht im Rahmen von zwei Drittmittelprojekten (...

Doctoral position (f/m/x) for scientists with disabilities Wiss2406-12 | all faculties with the exception of the Medical Faculty | University of Cologne

Promotionsstelle für Wissenschaftler*innen mit Behinderungen alle Fakultäten mit Ausnahme der Medizinischen Fakultät Wir sind eine der größten und ältesten Universitäten Europas und gehören zu den ...

Doctoral Researchers: 8 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science & Health

The German Cancer Research Center, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and University Heidelberg are seekingDoctoral Researchers:8 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science & HealthDo you want to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to t...

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2024

The next application round will start in September 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, struc...

PhD Position in Fungal Biotechnology

Employment as Project Assistant / 30h, 4 yearsBackgroundThe Biochemistry Working Group at TU Wien focuses on using the metabolic capabilities of microorganisms to produce valuable biochemicals. We want to understand how filamentous fungi are able ...

Precision Insect Farming: Development of a novel sensor platform to monitor stress, behavior and welfare of insect larvae in relation to the rearing conditions (PhD)

This open PhD position is embedded in a ground-breaking collaboration between the Livestock Technology group (prof. Ben Aernouts) and the research group for Insect Production and Processing (prof. ...

Novel machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for food quality monitoring (PhD)

Investing in sustainable food production and food security is more relevant than ever before. Livestock farming is an important link in this process as animals have the ability to convert low-value...

Investigating the interplay between metacommunity structure and the composition of synthetic gut microbial communities

The Laboratory of Microbial Systems Biology is looking for a motivated PhD candidate who is interested in gut microbial ecology. The lab is part of the Molecular Bacteriology unit at the Rega Insti...

Doctoral student in protein design

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Chemical science and engineeringSyrén's research group is recruiting a PhD student in protein design. The project, which is funded by SSF, involves research ...

DOCTORAL POSITION ON MECHANOBIOLOGY OF BIOENGINEERED MICROVASCULAR NETWORKS

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. project position within the MAtrix / Mechanobiology & Tissue Engineering research group (www.mech.kuleuven.be/mechanobiology), a bioengineering group that is pi...

PhD student in Protein Chemistry and Biocatalysis

PhD student in Protein Chemistry and BiocatalysisWe welcome applications for a PhD position within the project “Bioengineering artificial extremozymes and ‘extremocells’ for robust and sustainable ...

Upcoming Doctoral positions available at the Graduate School Life Science Munich as of September 2024

Stay tuned for the next application round which will start in September 2024!The Graduate School LSM offers an international doctoral program for motivated and highly qualified next-generation researchers at one of Europe’s top universities. LMU i...

PhD in Light-modulated self-organization of DNA-coated colloids

Join us – we look forward to welcoming you to our Self-Organizing Soft Matter Research Group at Eindhoven University of Technology!Position PhD-studentIrène Curie Fellowship NoDepartment(s) Chemical Engineering and ChemistryFTE 1,0Date off 15/09/2...

5 PhD Positions 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teachi...

Upcoming doctoral (PhD) positions at the International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI), with sites in Martinsried, Munich and Seewiesen, has an open call for fully-funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, neurobiology, connectomics,...

PhD Student “Interoperable Remote Health Innovation brought to Scale”

The UCAM-SENS unit is looking for a PhD Student under the European Project IRHIS, “Interoperable Remote Health Innovation brought to Scale”. BackgroundThe UCAM-SENS is a scientific unit that strives for the true digital transformation of key domai...

6 Funded PhD Positions in Nanoscience - IMDEA Nanociencia IDEAL PhD Fellowship Programme

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More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) will have an open call for fully-funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemis...

Two PhD positions at the Department of Developmental BioEngineering

Job descriptionPhD position 1: The effect of biomechanical loading on joint tissues in health and disease.Exposure of joint tissues to biomechanical loading is a key characteristic of the moving kn...

PhD Student - Department of Biotechnology

Last application date Oct 01, 2024 00:00Department LA25 - Department of BiotechnologyContract Limited durationDegree A Master degree in Bioscience Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology or equivalent, completed before the start date of th...

Reactive extrusion based synthesis of thermoplastic cellulose derivatives

SummaryThe overall goal of the project is elaborating sustainable and up-scalable method for synthesis of thermoplastic cellulose derivatives using fully biobased reagents and mechanochemical action of reactive extrusion. The project addresses cri...

Metal-Complexing Peptides-based Hydrogels for Preventing and Treating Oxidation

KEYWORDSHydrolysate, Peptide, Metal Complexation, Bacteria siderophore, HydrogelSUBJECT DETAILSThe PLASTER project aims to biosynthesize metal-complexing peptides-based hydrogels for preventing and treating oxidation and will be a fruitful collabo...

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PhD or Post-doc (f/m/d) on fluorescent protein-polymer photon manipulation components for lighting

the stabilization and degradation processes. Qualification: High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence. Master's degree (10 semesters) and/or PhD in biochemistry/ biotechnology / chemistry/materials

PhD student (f/m/d) on fluorescent protein engineering for optoelectronics

to scientific excellence. Master's Degree/(10 semester diploma) in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology / Chemistry/ Materials Science or related disciplines. Team skills and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary

PhD or Post-doc (f/m/d) on engineering living materials for lighting

motivation and commitment to scientific excellence. Master's degree (10 semesters) and/or PhD in  biochemistry/ biotechnology / chemistry/ materials science or related disciplines. Team skills and enthusiasm

Post-doc (f/m/d) on engineering fluorescent proteins and bacteria based materials optoelectronics

biomaterials for sustainable energy-related applications every day. Qualifications: High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence. Master's Degree/(10 semester diploma) and PhD in Biochemistry

Post-doc (f/m/d) on biopolymers for optoelectronics

functional energy-related devices, advancing the field of green photonics. Qualifications: High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence. Master's Degree/(10 semester diploma) and PhD in

PhD Position / Research Associate Position - Analytical Instrumentation

interactions with other molecular species or receptors, which is key to advancing fields such as drug development, biotechnology , and molecular biology. This PhD project aims to advance methodologies and

PhD student (f/m/d) protein engineering in the context of optical imaging

Chair of Biological Imaging 30.07.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal We are now looking for a highly qualified and motivated protein biochemist PhD student (f/m/d) with a background and passion for

PhD (f/m/d) in Electrochemistry / Automation

15.07.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal The group “sustainable energy materials” offers a position to pursue a PhD (f/m/d) in Electrochemistry / Automation About us: The Technical University

PhD in the field of Materials Chemistry: Functionalizing Medical Silks

functionalise biomaterials? Then this PhD is an ideal opportunity for you. For in vivo applications medical materials must meet stringent requirements including biocompatibility, biodegradability and appropriate

PhD student - doctoral researcher (f/m/d)

joining our team from July 2024. Applicants should hold a Diploma/Master degree in biology, biotechnology , (veterinary) medicine or a related area, and have a strong background in immunology with experience

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Open PhD position: "Regulation of the Integrated Stress Response"

Start date October 1st.Application till September 1st.Cells respond to a variety of environmental cues, including viral infection, by activating the integrated stress response (ISR), a central pathway that controls host protein synthesis [1]. Our ...

Open PhD position "Molecular mechanisms of stress granule phase separation"

Start date October 1st.Application till September 1st.We are looking for a talented and highly motivated PhD student to join our team.The assembly of stress granules is an integral part of the host stress response, a central pathway that controls ...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

Three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg

(Fulltime, E 13 TV-L)Reference No: 2024/114. The preferred start date is April 1st, 2025. Conditionally on the submission of an external grant, the position can be extended for an additional year. In principle, the position can be divided into two...

Two Research Assistants (m/f/d)

-english version below-STELLENAUSSCHREIBUNGDie AG Alban (Glykochemie / -biologie) im Pharmazeutischen Institut - Abteilung Pharmazeutische Biologie - der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) sucht im Rahmen von zwei Drittmittelprojekten (...

Doctoral Researchers: 8 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science & Health

The German Cancer Research Center, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and University Heidelberg are seekingDoctoral Researchers:8 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science & HealthDo you want to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to t...

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2024

The next application round will start in September 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, struc...

Upcoming Doctoral positions available at the Graduate School Life Science Munich as of September 2024

Stay tuned for the next application round which will start in September 2024!The Graduate School LSM offers an international doctoral program for motivated and highly qualified next-generation researchers at one of Europe’s top universities. LMU i...

Upcoming doctoral (PhD) positions at the International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI), with sites in Martinsried, Munich and Seewiesen, has an open call for fully-funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, neurobiology, connectomics,...

More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2024. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) will have an open call for fully-funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemis...

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Postdoc (m/f/x) in Metabolomics as Part of an HFSP Research Grant

The Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena is a federal and state government-funded research institute and member of the Leibniz Association (Leibniz-Gemeinschaft). FLI’s internationally visible and highly competitive r...

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Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Receives Approval for New PhD Program in Computational Biology

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Computational biology is an interdisciplinary field that centers on the development and application of computational methods to analyze large collections of biological data, such as genetic sequences, cell populations or protein samples, to make new predictions or discover new biology. The computational approaches used include analytical methods, mathematical modeling and simulation. The shift toward more quantitative approaches to biological research and experimentation is driving demand for expert computational biologists who can manage, analyze and interpret large sets of biological data. Our new degree program will address this need by training computational biologists who are prepared to develop and apply sophisticated computational approaches to key biological and biomedical questions in academia and industry. The proposed PhD program will equip students with the knowledge and skills to conduct advanced analysis of large data sets. Students will also gain an in-depth understanding of the biology behind the data they are analyzing and will learn to apply computational approaches such as algorithms and statistical models that are commonly used across biological fields. Importantly, the students will learn and apply the principles of open science – transparency, scientific reproducibility, data sharing and collaborative research. Graduates will be able to identify areas for future research and contribute to research teams to drive discovery and innovation in the biological sciences in both the public and private sector.

Now that the official SCHEV approval letter is safely in hand, Dr. Sheffield is preparing to assume his role as the inaugural Director of Graduate Studies for the UVA SOM Computational Biology PhD program. He will work with many others who will be involved in the work of bringing the program to life. This will require continuing to build new coursework, recruiting faculty mentors for trainees and, of course, marketing the opportunity to the next generation of students seeking a PhD in Computational Biology!

Many thanks go to all of the individuals who helped with this effort at any point throughout the very long process of shepherding this proposal through the approval process – it took a village!

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Biotechnology, B.Sc.

Program overview.

Biotechnology is one of the key technologies of our time. It encompasses a broad and heterogeneous field of application and work extending to food production, wastewater treatment, plant cultivation, pharmacy, and medicine. In the Biotechnology bachelor’s program, you learn to recognize the biochemical capacities of singled-celled organisms and systems and to implement these into technical processes. The degree program has a high degree of practical orientation, requiring students to apply interdisciplinary knowledge from biology, chemistry, and process engineering. Subject material from process engineering forms a focal point of the curriculum, as it is built on an engineering science rather than natural science foundation. Biotechnological processes are of particular significance in industrial applications. During the second half of your studies, you will choose between a process engineering/analytical specialization and one that is more oriented towards medicine.

Admission requirements

As for every other bachelor’s degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply. As a rule, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications .

The Biotechnology bachelor’s program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. Some mandatory technical courses are taught in English. Knowledge of English is, therefore, useful, and will be indispensable for the advanced stages of your studies.

As this study program combines content from the fields of math, natural science, and engineering, you should possess an interest in and basic understanding of natural science and technology. It is particularly useful if you took advanced courses in these subjects in school.

Program structure

Students first receive a comprehensive education in the mathematic, natural science, and engineering basic principles needed in biotechnology. Through projects you gain experience with the working methods and approaches used in engineering and natural science work. You will also work on biotechnological topics and questions in groups. During your technical studies, you take integrated courses where you learn about biotechnology in further detail as well as gain skills and competences honed and expanded in seminars and labs. The final program component is the scientific bachelor’s thesis which you complete independently.

There is a proposed course schedule for the degree program. This is a recommendation for how to complete the degree program within the standard period of study of six semesters. It provides an example of which modules to take in which semesters. While this proposed course schedule is ideal on paper, it is not mandatory. It’s simply an example of how to successfully schedule and shape your studies.

You can find the proposed course schedule in the study and examination regulations. The most current version of the regulations applies to applicants.

Study and examination regulations

• Biotechnologie B.Sc. 2014 (pdf, 595 KB, German)

Content and modules

The bachelor’s degree program in Biotechnology is modular in design. A module combines curriculum content relating to a specific topic. Modules often include a variety of different study and teaching formats such as lectures, practical tutorials, seminars, and practical projects. Students are required to earn a specific number of credit points and complete certain coursework and assessments in each module.

A current overview of all modules in the bachelor’s program in Biotechnology is available in TU Berlin’s module transfer system (MTS). The MTS also provides an overview of which modules are mandatory and which are elective. Detailed module descriptions provide information about the contents of modules, learning objectives, participation requirements, workload, types of assessment, etc. The module catalogue is based on the study and examination regulations.

Internships

Two industry internships are mandatory for this bachelor’s program: a basic internship and a technical internship. We strongly recommend completing the 6-8-week basic internship before beginning your studies.

The basic internship teaches you about production and processing methods used in industry and provides you with initial experience in a technical or industrial field. You are free to complete the basic internship in an industrial firm of your choosing. Ideally, these should be completed in plants, institutes, or institutions that work in biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, food production, engineering, etc. 

During the technical internship you learn about work in industry and technology or at institutes from an engineering perspective. It provides an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and methods skills you have acquired in your studies to an industrial environment. The technical internship is also intended to provide you with professional orientation, offering you insight into how you might wish to specialize and expand your knowledge. Students should complete this internship in plants, institutes, or research institutions in the fields of biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, or engineering. Ideally this should be in a different sector, or if not, then at least a different institution than that of the basic internship. 

The two industry internships combined last a total of 12 weeks. Students are to submit proof of having completed all 12 weeks before registering for their final exam in the bachelor’s program.

Further information is available in the program’s internship regulations .

Stays abroad

You can generally complete parts of the program abroad, either in the form of study abroad or internships. General information regarding stays abroad can be obtained from the TU Berlin International Office (study abroad) and from the Career Service (internships abroad).

Acquired skills

In the Biotechnology bachelor’s program you gain the necessary knowledge to handle and solve biotechnological problems with both generic and technical methods, equipping you for work in all areas of biotechnology. You gain a sufficiently comprehensive understanding of the natural science and technical principles of biotechnology. This is the foundation for a largely practical-oriented education in selected biotechnological core subjects such as bioprocess engineering, technical microbiology, applied molecular biology, and cellular biology. The program focuses on both the biotechnological creation of products as well as the application of biotechnology in environmental engineering.

After your studies

The bachelor’s study program in Biotechnology offers an ideal preparation for current professional demands. While research is a traditional field of employment, biotechnology has expanded to find application in both classical branches of industry as well as medicine and product development. Our graduates typically work as product, process, or development engineers in the fermentation, food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries; in process development or consulting within the plant engineering or equipment construction industry; in the development of medical agents or the clinical testing of medicines.

They also have the possibility of pursuing a master’s in biotechnology or biological chemistry to advance and specialize their skills.

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