Study requirements
In order to be accepted into the programme, you must have obtained a degree or a qualification that is recognised in Germany in the fields of chemistry, biology, molecular biotechnology or a comparable field from a university or state/state-approved university of cooperative education. A further requirement is proficiency in the English language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is also required.
The following documents are accepted as proof: Certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with a basic or advanced course completed in English or comparable levels, a university entrance qualification completed entirely in English or a certificate of a university degree completed entirely in English, TOEFL test (internet-based) with at least 75 points overall and at least 18 points in each sub-category , IELTS test with at least level 6.0 passed in all sub-categories or UNIcert test with at least level II.
Step 1: Online application for the degree program
• Please visit the online application page once the application period has started.
• After answering the questions in the application section, you will be guided to the corresponding application portal.
• After you have entered your personal information, you need to submit your online application.
• You will then be prompted to print out your cover letter with your application number.
Step 2: Application for the Aptitude assessment or NC selection procedure
Your degree program requires you to take part in an aptitude assessment or selection process. To do this, you must have the following documents ready. You will be informed after your online application in which form and deadline the documents will be requested from you (by post or online). Please make sure that your application number, which was assigned to you when applying online, is indicated in your application documents. If you are unable to apply via the selma portal before the deadline, you don’t need to include your application number.
Required documents
a) General documents
Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:
• your online application - filled in and signed
• Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
• Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
• the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
• If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
• Copy of passport (for international applicants)
• Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Application period
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1st June – 15th July
- Application address
- Application period
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1st April – 15th July
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Biochemistry