B.Sc. 7 Semesters

Applied Life Sciences

Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) Pirmasens, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.Sc.

Duration

7 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2027

Campus

Zweibruecken

Intake

Winter

Start winter semester; 6 semesters; campus Zweibruecken; teaching in German and English

IELTS

IELTS Academic 6.0 for most English-taught programmes (5.5 accepted for M.Sc. Financial Se...

German Requirement

For the English-taught international programmes listed on the apply-from-abroad page there...

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Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Rheinland-Pfalz

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The B.Sc. programme in Applied Life Sciences is offered by Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences), a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Pirmasens, Germany, with a standard duration of 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 years). The programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught bachelor/master programmes require good command of English at B2 CEFR. Accepted proofs (per programme tables): TOEFL iBT 87; TOEFL ITP 543; TOEIC Listening 400 + Reading 385 + Speaking 160 + Writing 150; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 for Financial Services Management and International Management and Finance); LanguageCert at least 60 points; EF SET accepted only if at least one year of university study or the last three years of secondary education were completed in English (selected engineering programmes); Cambridge English First (FCE) and Cambridge Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) plus LCCI EfB Level 2 Distinction / Level 3 Pass (business programmes); explicit B2 mention on the leaving certificate recognised for Mechanical Engineering bachelor; MBA Innovation Management verifies English via ZFH.

German Language

For the English-taught international programmes listed on the apply-from-abroad page there are no minimum German requirements, though basic knowledge of German is recommended. Applicants to German-taught programmes need German proficiency per the general university rules; applicants without direct eligibility prepare via the Internationales Studienkolleg and pass its Assessment Test (Feststellungspruefung).

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Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or Fachhochschulreife or recognised equivalent prior education

Additional Requirements

No pre-study internship (Vorpraktikum) required

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Pirmasens Zweibrücken

Subject Groups

Natural Sciences

Study Fields

Biologie Biomedizintechnik Pharmatechnik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) welcomes international applicants for its B.Sc. in Applied Life Sciences in Pirmasens. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 years).

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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