DE #17
QS World #344
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1388
59 Best Life Sciences Master's Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering Master's Life Sciences, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
59 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
DE #18
QS World #356
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1914
DE #21
QS World #421
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1962
DE #22
QS World #431
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1877
DE #23
QS World #461
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1402
DE #24
QS World #471
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1558
DE #25
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1477
DE #26
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
DE #27
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1409
DE #28
QS World #501
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1665
DE #29
QS World #511
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- €3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1966
DE #30
QS World #511
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1965
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Life Sciences?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Cologne, Goethe University Frankfurt, Ruhr University Bochum. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Life Sciences cost in Germany?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Life Sciences in Germany?▾
Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Life Sciences at Master's level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Life Sciences at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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