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MScRestricted admission
Master
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (269.9 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution MSc
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Biochemistry(Natural Sciences)
Bioinformatics(Computer Science & IT)
Biotechnology(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution MSc at Leipzig University
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Public info
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
120
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Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related subject (for example, geoecology, landscape ecology, agricultural science, forestry, environmental sciences, bioinformatics) with biological specialisation
- Knowledge in at least six of the following areas with a total of 60 credit points:
- General botany
- General zoology
- Botanical systematics
- Zoological Systematics
- Plant physiology
- Animal physiology
- Forest botany
- Agricultural biology or organic farming
- Plant nutrition
- Plant ecology
- Vegetation ecology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- General ecology
- Animal ecology or wildlife biology
- Environmental or conservation biology
- Biogeography
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Aptitude test is available.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution MSc
Programme-specific documents
application form (to fill in online via the application platform uni-assist)
secondary school leaving certificate, including subject grades (e.g. Baccalaureate, School Leaving Certificate, A Levels)
evidence of all completed degrees (e.g. bachelor’s, Diplom)
Transcript of Records detailing all past academic achievements
certificate of language proficiency
CV in German or English
applicants from China, India and Vietnam only – please refer to the APS webpages for the currently applicable terms and conditions: APS China, APS India, APS Vietnam
if applicable: proof of having passed the aptitude test (EFP) or the evaluation of subject-specific admission requirements (FZV)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution MSc at Leipzig University
Application quick facts
Apply via
uni_assist
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
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Address
Universität Leipzig
Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
269.9 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,444 – 12,444 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
€269.90 per semester
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
50%
1 accepted out of 2 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.45
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.45
Best admitted grade
German scale
1.90
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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