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MScRestricted admission
Master
Cellular & Immunological Biosciences (CIB) (Under €1500/sem)
Winter: May 31, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Under 1,500 EUR/sem
Intake
Winter
About Cellular & Immunological Biosciences (CIB) (Under €1500/sem)
Eberhard Karls University Tubingen is a prestigious university located in Germany, known for its strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. The university offers a course in Molecular Cell Biology & Immunology, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes and the immune system. The course curriculum includes in-depth study of cell biology, genetics, immunology, and biochemistry, preparing students for careers in research, medicine, and biotechnology. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and cutting-edge research facilities, allowing them to gain practical experience and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in the field. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the Molecular Cell Biology & Immunology course at Eberhard Karls University Tubingen equips students with the expertise needed to make significant contributions to the field of biomedical science.
Fields of study
Medicine & Health(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Modeonline
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Cellular & Immunological Biosciences (CIB) (Under €1500/sem) at University of Tubingen
English language
IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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English language proficiency: TOEFL80 or IELTS 6,0, or native speaker or English-language bachelor’s degree or English B2 (also possibly English as first language at German Abitur level)
German language
German for application
A2
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Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Not required
Prerequisites
- a B.Sc. degree with a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading system)
- for applications with a Bachelor's degree that was obtained in a natural science other than biology: at least equivalents of 30 ECTS credits in subjects relevant to the Master's degree program, i.e. molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, microbiology, and/or molecular neuroscience
- evidence of English language knowledge (level B2 minimum):
- TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT)
- IELTS 6,5
- Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE, level B2 or higher
- a recognized higher education entrance qualification obtained in English and in a country whose official language is English
- BSc degree from a country with English as official language
- notification of English level B2 or higher on higher education entrance qualification, e.g. Abiturzeugnis
- a German language certificate (only international applications, level A2 minimum):
- Goethe A2
- Telc A2
- ÖSD A2
- German as native language
- BSc degree with German as teaching language
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Cellular & Immunological Biosciences (CIB) (Under €1500/sem)
Programme-specific documents
To apply for a Master study course you have to hand in the following documents:
Bachelor certificate, including transcript of records. If you have not received you BA certificate yet, the latest transcript of records can be accepted instead. In this case your BA certificate plus your final transcript have to be handed in until the end of the first semester.
For study courses with restricted admission: Your school leaving certificate or "Hochschulzugangsberechtigung" (HZB), i.e. your secondary school certificate. A transcript of records or a degree certificate of your former studies and, if available, the results of a university entrance exam of your home country.
Proof of the required German and/or English language skills; please check the homepage of the study course for detailed information.
Further documents like a letter of motivation or CV might be asked for. Please check at the homepage of your chosen study course.
Important information for all study courses:
You can only hand in documents written in German or English. Documents in all other languages have to be accompanied by a translation into German or English by a sworn-in translator. Please always load up both - your original documents and their translations.
Some faculties may ask for additional documents. Please always also check the homepage of your chosen study course or with the application officers or Studienfachberater*innen in charge. You can stop your online application midway, find the document you are being asked for, and take up your application again at a later date.
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 Cellular & Immunological Biosciences (CIB) (Under €1500/sem) at University of Tubingen
Application procedure
Selection process
Selection criteria for the ranking list: bachelor’s degree grade. The grade can, if applicable, be “improved” by bonus points.
The exact grade required for admission can not be fixed, as this depends on the number of applicants. In the past years, the grade limit was 2,0.
Application quick facts
Apply via
direct
Mode
online
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Contact study advisor: Dr. Sven Huelsmann
University of Tübingen · Faculty of Science
Interfaculty Institute for Cell Biology
Auf der Morgenstelle 15 · 72076 Tübingen
Phone: +49 7071 29-77389 · Fax: +49 7071 29-5359
www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/64304
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Tuition
< 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
158 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,220 – 15,218 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
3000 EUR per year
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.53
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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