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Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious institution located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university offers a Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying evolution. The program covers a wide range of topics, including genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, and bioinformatics. Students have the opportunity to conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories and work with leading experts in the field. Graduates of the MAMBE program are well-equipped to pursue careers in research, academia, or industry.
Fields of study
How to apply
What you need to apply for Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) at Kiel University (CAU)
What to prepare for your application to Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE)
1.Application form
2.Passport Certificates
3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate
4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts
5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate
6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)
7.SOP
8. LOR's
9.CV
10. ECTS Form(if any)
Step-by-step guide to applying for Molecular Biology & Evolution (MAMBE) at Kiel University (CAU)
Please submit the listed documents via uni-assist in Berlin. It is important that you fill in and submit the uni-assist online application form and additionally send your certified application documents via postal mail to uni-assist. To apply ONLY online is NOT sufficient!
Here is the link to uni-assist: http://www.uni-assist.de/index_en.html
Here is the postal address for uni-assist:
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
c/o uni-assist e.V.
D–11507 Berlin
Germany
Alternative postal address (some mail services don't accept the mail address listed above):
uni-assist e.V.
Geneststr. 5
D–10829 Berlin
Germany
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
277 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
13%
1 accepted out of 8 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.80
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.80
Best admitted grade
German scale
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Document confirming your proficiency in English, such as:
Confirmation of 8 years of English in secondary school (Sekundarstufe I & II for German applicants) OR
Confirmation of a school or university stay of at least 6 months in an English-speaking country OR
One of following English tests:
TOEFL® ITP (Paper-based test): ≥ 580 points
TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): ≥ 90 points
IELTS 6.5 (no part worse than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Comparable test
Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.
Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.
1\. Bachelor certificate (Bachelor of Science) in Biology or Bachelor certificate of a related subject (the final grade should be better than 2.5 or among the top 30% marks according to the ECTS Grading Table, cf. ECTS User's Guide, European Communities 2009). If you did not yet receive the final certificate, then please include a preliminary certificate with an overview of completed courses, marks, and ECTS.
2\. Document confirming your proficiency in English,
(a) TOEFL® ITP (Paper-based test): ≥ 580 points
(b) TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): ≥ 90 points
(c) IELTS 6.5 (no part worse than 6.0)
(d) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
(e) Comparable test
3\. Questionnaire - please provide answers in written form on no more than 2 pages on the following questions:
(a) Which topics/courses do you find interesing in the MAMBE curriculum? Please briefly explain 1 - 2 examples.
(b) What is your theoretical background in evolutionary biology and/or molecular biology? Please briefly explain 1 - 2 examples.
(c) What is your experience in experimental or empirical research in evolutionary biology and/or molecular biology. Please briefly explain 1 example.
(d) Which topic would you consider for a possible Master project? Please briefly explain 1 example.
4.Curriculum vitae (concise overview, no more than 2 pages)
5.Please keep in mind that your application will be only considered if you've already earned 120 ECTS at the time of your application!
Please apply as soon as you got all documents. Once you've handed in your documents via uni-assist, it may take between 4 to 6 weeks until your application will be processed.
Once you've been accepted for MAMBE, you need to register for MAMBE. However, this is only possible if you can proof that you've already earned 150 ECTS.
6.subject-specific aptitude test
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
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Address
Please send your application to this address*:
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
GERMANY
International Center
Veronika Langner, Tel +49 431 880 3718
Westring 400
24118 Kiel
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,458 – 12,458 EUR
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Additional fee information
There are no tuition fees. This also applies to international students studying at Kiel University.An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University.
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