International Programmes 2024/2025

Neurobiology (MSc) Neurobiology (MSc)

University of Tübingen • Tübingen

Degree
Master of Science
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses will generally be held in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

31 May

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Varied
Additional information on tuition fees

No tuition fees for the first degree for EU citizens
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The MSc programme in neurobiology offers in-depth training of methods and topics in neurobiology. You have the opportunity to acquire wide-ranging skills in current methods of neuroscientific research, and receive the training to independently address and solve scientific problems in this area. The focus of the programme is on the integrative neurosciences of vertebrate systems.

Course organisation

Please refer to the module handbook. It is available on the course website.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Varied
Additional information on tuition fees

No tuition fees for the first degree for EU citizens
Approx. 1,500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

Semester contribution

Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently approx. 160 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Mondays to Fridays in the evening, at the weekend and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently approx. 140 EUR).

Costs of living

Estimated basic student expenses are around 950 EUR per month according to the Tübingen Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk”), including rent for student accommodation. Rent for private accommodation will be more expensive.

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements

Requirements (selection statutes 2024): Bachelor's degree in biology with a grade of at least 2.5 (German grading system) or another natural science with at least 30 ECTS credits related to the field of neurobiology

Language requirements

English language proficiency: TOEFL 95, IELTS 6.0, native speaker, English-language Bachelor's degree, or English B2 (also possibly English at the German "Abitur" level)
International applicants: German language proficiency (minimum level A2)

Application deadline

31 May

Submit application to

Online application: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/4204

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the International Students' Admissions Office via e-mail study@uni-tuebingen.de.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students may find jobs as graduate research assistants for projects of the Department of Biology.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services organisation (“Studierendenwerk“) or on the private market. Rooms in student accommodation cost approx. 200 to 400 EUR per month. As Tübingen is a very attractive place to live, private accommodation is more expensive and can take some effort to find. To make sure you find a suitable place to live, you should start looking as early as possible.

We recommend you apply for student accommodation through the “Studierendenwerk” at the same time that you apply for admission to the Master's programme (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/ and https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/faqs/) and send in a copy of your notification of admission as soon as you have received it (your application won’t be finally processed before the “Studierendenwerk” has received proof of your admission). For further information, check out the “Studierendenwerk” pages on housing in Tübingen (https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/housing-infos/).

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Accompanying programme
General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The university offers a number of “onboarding” services for newly arriving international students. These include:

  • a help desk
  • an advisory programme: “How to Study at the University of Tübingen”
  • a wide range of social activities offered by student groups

For further information, please refer to: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/182071.

A student initiative offers a buddy programme and a wide range of social activities during the orientation week and throughout the semester (www.studit-tuebingen.de/en/).

Furthermore, there is the Office for Advising and Admission of International Students (http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/90787).

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