University of Heidelberg, Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich, RWTH Aachen University, Saarland University, Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials at RWTH Aachen, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS), and various Max Planck Institutes
Day-to-day communication at the associated institutions is in English. Courses are held in English.
1 December to begin the programme in the winter semester of the following year
Max Planck School Matter to Life offers a PhD programme with an integrated Master’s degree programme.
Students receive their Master’s degrees in Matter to Life by studying at one of the universities (University of Göttingen, Heidelberg University).
Subsequently, the students pursue their own research in the PhD phase of the programme under the supervision of a fellow of the Matter to Life Faculty who has matching research interests.
You will spend the first phase (Master's study phase) of the programme at one of the following universities, depending on your choice of specialisation:
The universities share a core curriculum with classes taught in connected classrooms. Voluntary preparatory courses in mathematics, chemistry, physical chemistry, and statistics are offered prior to the start of the Master's programme.
During the Master's phase of the programme, laboratory rotations to associated institutions are encouraged, and the students are supported in building their own research networks in this highly interdisciplinary area. All students are given a mentor to guide them through the programme.
After you have successfully completed the Master's programme, you can continue with the three-year PhD programme under the supervision of one of the school's fellows.
Six-month internship in collaboration with the fellows of the Max Planck School Matter to Life as part of the Master's programme.
Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains (in Lower Saxony and Bremen) and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.
Fees: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/fee
Semester ticket: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/16432.html
The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 850 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age.
For further information, please see the following link: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html.
During the Master's phase of the programme, students will receive generous stipends from the Max Planck Society with a minimum of 1,365 EUR gross pay per month. As PhD student, you will receive a position as a scientist and be paid according to German salary regulations TV-L / TVöD E13. This will result in a monthly salary of at least 4,800 EUR before taxes. This will allow you to fully concentrate on your studies and research.
More details regarding the admission requirements and admissions process are available on our website.
Very good English language skills are required: level B2 and above. Proof of a successfully completed test (IELTS, TOEFL, or CAE) is required when applying.
1 December to begin the programme in the winter semester of the following year
This is the dedicated application portal.
The university supports students in finding part-time jobs in local industries and businesses. A number of student jobs are also available at the university. They are announced on the following website: www.stellenwerk-goettingen.de.
Please note that restrictions may apply with your scholarship or visa. Non-EU students are subject to special regulations.
Foreign applicants should note that it is not easy to find a job to finance their studies, as German students are also searching for jobs. Some proficiency in German may be indispensable to your job search. Non-EU students are permitted to work a maximum of 120 full days (240 half days) per year.
For the first semester, students have the option to stay in accommodation organised by the Max Planck School Matter to Life.
The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). As the number of available accommodation options in Göttingen is limited, it is highly recommended to contact the Accommodation Service as early as possible.
For further information, please see the following link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html.
The Career Service of the University of Göttingen offers individual support to facilitate your successful transition from the academic to the professional world — whether you want to work in Germany or abroad. Especially for international students aiming for a career entry in Germany, the Career Service provides topic-specific "Career Impulse Sessions", workshops, online learning modules, and a qualification programme in “Building International Careers” as well as digital career tools and a virtual community for international employment opportunities: www.uni-goettingen.de/en/292.html.
The office of the Dean of Studies offers:
The International Office provides a complimentary pick-up service ("Buddy Exchange Service") from the Göttingen railway station to the accommodation. German students help newly arrived students to adapt to the university and the city during their first weeks.
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/49307.html
There is also an orientation week for new international students, which provides valuable information about Göttingen and the university.
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/196392.html
Study Buddy programme (https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/112395.html) as a part of the Integration and Diversity project at Göttingen University (InDiGU)
https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/108275.html
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