Program Overview
The Biotechnology at Saarland University is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Saarbrücken, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Bioreaction Technology and Bioprocess Engineering
- Bioanalytics and Bioinformatics
- Seminar: Biotechnology
- Key qualifications
- Nanobiotechnology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Genetics and Cellular Biology
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Biophysics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- Bachelor\'s degree in biotechnology or a comparable qualification in biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or bioinformatics from a German university or an equivalent qualification from a German or foreign university.
- Adequate proficiency in German and English
- Proof of suitability for the programme. This can be demonstrated by:
- having achieved an above-average grade in one of the above-named degree programmes
- having achieved particular academic merit in the field of biotechnology
- providing evidence of particular interest in the subject either in the form of a personal statement written by the applicant or as letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically
- providing details about relevant work/study periods abroad and relevant work experience or internships
Please follow the application procedure set out below:
- Complete the online application form.
- Once the application has been submitted online, a copy of your application form will be made available to you as a downloadable PDF file. Click on "PDF Druck" to download a copy of your application.
- Print out the application form and sign it.
- Scan the completed and signed application form and all the required supplementary documentation.
- Submit the scanned documents as a PDF file (max. size: 10 MB) by uploading the file via the file manager for online applications.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 182 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saarland University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saarland University
Saarland University
Saarbrücken, Germany
Saarland University(German:Universität des Saarlandes,pronounced) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSaarbrücken, the capital of the German state ofSaarland. It was founded in 1948 in Homburg...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
