DE #31
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1948
26 Best Life Sciences PhD Universities in Germany
The best German universities offering PhD Life Sciences, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.
26 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
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BT
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Cottbus, Brandenburg · Public University
DE #72
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1991
DE #127
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1472
DE #142
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- 1961
DE #173
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #181
Admissions open
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- No tuition fees
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DE #185
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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20
LI
Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute
Jena, Thuringia · Public University
DE #187
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
- —
DE #190
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
- Founded
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DE #193
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #198
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- Tuition (indicative)
- No tuition fees
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DE #200
Admissions open
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- No tuition fees
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Germany for PhD Life Sciences?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Saarland University, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a PhD 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 PhD level in Germany
Germany is the world’s leading destination for Life Sciences at PhD 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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