Course
Biomedical Science
Offered by Faculty of Science / Faculty of Medicine
QS Biological Sciences
Well-regarded research university with strong life-science and neuroscienceQS World Rank: Top 300 (2026)
The University of Tübingen is known for neuroscience, immunology and biomedical research, supported by several Max Planck institutes in the town.
Key advantages
- Max Planck institutes nearby
- Neuroscience and immunology strengths
- Research-intensive programmes
- Small, close-knit town
- International student body
- PhD pathway
- Programme & duration
- M.Sc. Biochemistry / Neural and Behavioural Sciences / Translational Immunology (English-taught options): 2 years (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Non-EU tuition of €1,500 per semester plus a semester fee of roughly €160 (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Winter semester (October); some programmes also admit for the summer semester (April). Applications usually close between January and May.
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overallTOEFL iBT: 88+PTE: 60+ (English-taught programmes)
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or a related field with a strong GPA. CV, motivation letter and references; APS certificate for applicants from India.
Employability & placement
Graduates continue to PhD programmes or work in biotechnology and clinical research.
Student experience
Tübingen is a small, historic university town where around half the population are students. Baden-Württemberg’s non-EU tuition fee applies.
Research strengths
Research in neuroscience, immunology, cancer research and biochemistry.