M.Sc. English 4 Semesters

Evolutionary Biology

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Mainz, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2032

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Die BioZentren

Programme Start

Winter Semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: €330 semester contribution

Non-EU / International

tuition:: €0 tuition, €330 semester contribution

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Mainz, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Evolutionary Biology, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Winter Semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German DSH-2 or TestDaF (min 2×TDN4 + 2×TDN3) or telc C1 Hochschule or Goethe C2

Entry Requirements

German Language

Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in the individual degree descriptions). Certificates equivalent to DSH-2: German Abitur, Deutsches Sprachdiplom KMK Level II (DSD II), Goethe certificate C2 (GDS), TestDaF with at least TDN 4 in all four sections, assessment test of a German Studienkolleg (subject German), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with 'satisfactory' or better. Applicants without DSH-2 can still apply with lower certificates (e.g. onSET-Deutsch B2 core area, telc B2/C1, TestDaF 2x4+2x3, OESD B2, DSH-1) and are then invited to the DSH test at JGU; preparatory German courses at ISSK start from B1 (onSET min 74) or B2 (onSET min 106) and end with the DSH examination.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester 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

Zugangsvoraussetzungen für den Masterstudiengang Evolutionary Biology sind: Nachweis eines Bachelorabschlusses mit einem Anteil von 180 Leistungspunkten (LP) in einem der Fächer Biologie, Evolutionsbiologie, molekulare Biologie, Biochemie, Biomedizin, molekulare Medizin, Humanmedizin, Mathematik, Physik, Forensik und Bioinformatik an einer Hochschule in Deutschland oder eines Studienabschlusses an einer Hochschule, der sich davon nicht wesentlich unterscheidet. Dabei müssen Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen in den Fächern Evolutionsbiologie, Biostatistik und Bioinformatik im Umfang von insgesamt mindesten 27 LP nachgewiesen werden. Es können auch Leistungen berücksichtigt werden, die nicht im zugrundeliegenden Bachelorstudiengang erbracht wurden. Wird ein Bachelorabschluss in einem anderen naturwissenschaftlichen Fach nachgewiesen, so ist die Zulassung unter Auflagen möglich. Nachzuholende Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen sollten einen Umfang von 60 LP nicht überschreiten und sind innerhalb eines Studienjahres zu erbringen. Es wird vorausgesetzt, dass die Studierenden über ausreichende aktive und passive englische Sprachkenntnisse verfügen, die zur Lektüre englischsprachiger Fachliteratur und zur Teilnahme an Lehrveranstaltungen in englischer Sprache befähigen; dies umfasst auch das Anfertigen von schriftlichen Studienleistungen sowie von Prüfungsleistungen in

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

Locations

Mainz

Subject Groups

Natural Sciences

Study Fields

Anthropobiologie

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Evolutionary Biology in Mainz. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

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.

Applications are submitted directly to Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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