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4 semesters
German
Free (304.8 EUR/sem)
Winter
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
The entry prerequisite for the Master’s degree course is a relevant Bachelor\`s degree.
Relevant degree courses are
On request, other degrees can be recognised, provided that the attainment of at least 18 credit points in mathematics/statistics, biology and/or computer science can be proven. After that there will be an individual examination in each case.
What to prepare for your application to Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Your school-leaving certificate (this may in certain cases take the form of a listing of the subject grades achieved in your last year of school; if applicable, also an academic transcript and/or diploma from a university already attended) and a translation of these documents (into English or German). Translations are only accepted from accredited translators who are authorized to issue official translations in their respective home country. We accept documents in German and English.
-applicants for a Master's programme also need the complete Transcript of Records and the Bachelor's certificate as well as their translation (if applicable - we accept documents in English or German) by accredited translators (i.e., translators who are authorized to issue official translations in their respective home country).
-proof of your language proficiency (depending on your subject of study: German and/or English, or additional languages). If you do not yet have sufficient German language skills to apply, please apply for the "Deutschkurs/German language course" to take part in an intensive German language course to prepare you for your studies at JLU.
-a copy of the page in your passport showing your name and passport photo
-payment to uni-assist
-Application portal (please register with uni-assist before filling in the online application for JLU Gießen).
Required documents especially for Students belonging to India to apply in a Master's program at JLU
1. Printed and duly signed application form with passport size photo (not older than 6
months)
2. Copy of APS fee transfer receipt. ☐
3. Copy of Aadhaar card with linked mobile number. ☐
4. Copy of passport (1st and last page) ☐
5. Copy of Class X Marksheet and Certificate ☐
6. Copy of Class XII marksheet and certificate. ☐
7. Copy of Class XII admit card, if available. ☐
8. Copy of marksheets of all semesters. ☐
9. Copy of the bachelor degree. In case the degree has not yet been issued, the
provisional certificate issued by the College will be accepted.
(Not older than 1 year)
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10. Copy of the Master’s degree and transcripts. (if applicable)
11. Copy of language certificate – German and/or English ☐
12. Copy of signed Student Authorization Letter – German and/or English
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
Dr. Jochen Blom
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 58, room I 0003b
35392 Giessen
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
304.8 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,514 – 12,514 EUR
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Additional fee information
Nil
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