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Your application for the Master’s program in Biotechnology

To apply for the Master’s program in Biotechnology, simply check the admission requirements and then upload your documents online through the HohCampus application portal by the application deadline. The application portal opens in mid-April for applications for the winter semester and in mid-December for the summer semester.

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Application deadlines

To the 1st subject-related semester

  • Winter semester: 15 June
  • Summer semester: not possible

For a higher subject-related semester

  • Winter semester: 15 June
  • Summer semester: 15 January

How to apply

Apply online via the HohCampus application portal for the Master's degree program in Biotechnology and upload the application documents in the application portal. There you can also check the status of your application at any time.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree with a concentration on natural sciences or engineering (3 years, 180 ECTS)
    Bachelor’s degrees in the following subjects are accepted: 
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
    • Food Technology
    • Biology
    • Biochemistry
    • Biotechnology
    • Bioprocess Engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Bachelor’s program in Nutritional Science at the University of Hohenheim 
    In addition to the degree programs listed above, the selection committee can recognize other degrees as equivalent.
  • Academic achievements in the following subjects: 
    •   Biotechnology (25 points)
    •  Biochemistry (25 points)
    •   Organic chemistry (15 points) 
    •   Molecular biology (25 points) 
    •   Microbiology (25 points) 
    •   Process engineering (15 points) 
    You need 6 ECTS credits per category to receive the points for that subject. 
    At least 70 points are required.
  • English B2 

Frequently asked questions about applications

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Enrollment

You’ve been admitted to the degree program you wanted? Now just enroll and get started! 

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International applicants

Information for international full students, exchange students, free movers, doctoral candidates, research interns, and refugees.

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Application status

Stay informed about the status of your application at any time online in the HohCampus application portal.

Overview of application deadlines

When can I start applying? By when do I have to submit my application? By when do I have to enroll?

Overview of all application deadlines

Do you have any questions?

Your contact for program-specific questions:

Linus Rode
Academic program advisor

Telephone
+49 711 459-23616

Email


The Registrar’s Office is happy to answer your questions about the application process.

email
studsek(at)verwaltung.uni-hohenheim.de

Telephone
+49 711 459-22015
Mon - Fri   10 - 11 a.m.