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
1
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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.
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.
Additional Requirements
- 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.
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 (€11,208/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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