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What you need to apply for Bioinformatics Master of Science (Joint Degree with LMU) at Technical University of Munich (TU Munich - TUM)
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If you wish to submit a confirmation of your language of instruction as proof of your English language proficiency, the confirmation has to be issued by an administrative unit of the university (e.g. Examination Office, Registrars Office, Deans Office) on official university paper and has to bear a seal and an original signature.
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All master’s degree programs offered by the Department of Informatics: GRE (general) or GATE, if you have completed your qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. your bachelor’s) in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, China or Iran. Minimum score: QR 157, AW 3,5.
For the Master's degree program in Bioinformatics, you need the usual requirements for admission to a university degree and a Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics. In addition, the Ludwig Maximilian University is introducing [Aptitude test](https://www.lmu.de/de/studium/hochschulzugang/bewerbung-zulassung-und-immatrikulation/studiengaenge-mit-eignungsverfahren/index.html) through.
To be admitted to the Master's degree programme in Bioinformatics, a completed bachelor's degree in the bioinformatics (or a degree that is substantially the same skills and knowledge) is necessary, as it is a this is a consecutive Master's degree programme. A bachelor's degree in computer science, biology, or biotechnology is usually not sufficient.
completed bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics.
After submission of the [application form](https://www.bio.ifi.lmu.de/studium/studiengaenge_bioinfor...) a completed application form will be mailed as a PDF file to your e-mail address. Please send back the printed and signed application form via ordinary mail.
The admission to the Bioinformatics Program (Master) at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and Technische Universität München (TUM) is contingent upon successful completion of an aptitude assessment exam. The deadline for application to the Assessment of Aptitude is July 15 or January 15 for the next winter term or summer term, respectively.
[Application and Enrollment — BIM](https://www.bio.ifi.lmu.de/bim/beginners/imma/)
Any interviews required as part of _of the aptitude test_ is expected to take place via video conference take place.
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This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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TUM No tuition fees for international students from third countries are charged for this degree program.
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