Study requirements
There are three admission requirements for Biology in Society. 1) Candidates must have completed a first recognized vocational university degree acquired in Germany or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in biology or a comparable specialist field(s). 2) English language proficiency, usually at the advanced level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and 3) sufficient motivation for the degree program are required. Proof of motivation and suitability is provided by the Letter of motivation, and an aptitude assessment in accordance with the aptitude assessment regulations.
Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program
Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.
Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure
Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.
Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.
Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.
Application for the degree program
In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.
- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.
Degree-specific information and documents
• A formal application to undergo aptitude testing in English
• A letter of motivation to degree course
• Module descriptions (or comparable content summaries) of completed coursework that may be considered prerequisites for participation in the modules ‘Biology and Human Society,’ ‘Science for Society,’ and ‘Economically Important Animals and Plants’
• Copies of certificates and proof demonstrating any special aptitude in accordance with § 5 of the Aptitude Assessment Regulations
• CV outlining your education history
• Proof of English language skills at the advanced level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in accordance with Sec. 2(2)(2). Proof should be provided using a relevant certificate or language certificate. This can take the form of:
a) A certificate of a general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English
b) A certificate for a university entrance qualification completed entirely in English or a diploma for a university degree completed entirely in English, as well as the
c) Following examples of English certificates: TOEFL (79 internet-based), IELTS (6.5), UNIcert II
All information can also be found on the website of the degree program
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st May – 5th June
- Application address
- The address for submitting the required documents will be issued after the completion of the online application.
- Application period
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EU applicants:
1st April – 5th June
Non-EU applicants:
1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
As part of the application process with uni-assist, you will receive further information about the aptitude assessment procedure.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Link to the degree program
- Biology in Society