Study requirements
Prerequisite:
• a university degree in engineering (preferably materials science, nanotechnology, computer science) or in the medical field (medicine) or in one of the natural sciences (preferably in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics)
• Proficiency in English at B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language
• good knowledge in the fields of Biochemistry, Cell biology, Materials science, Mathematics and Physics. Where appropriate, an assessment is made by an aptitude interview.
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
To apply for the aptitude assessment or selection process required for your degree program, you must send the following documents to the address below by the specified deadline. 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
b) Special degree-specific documents
• Registration for the suitability assessment online on the website of the course of study
•Proof of sufficient proficiency in English via relevant language or academic certificates. This can take the form of:
a) A certificate of general or subject-specific university entrance qualification with an advanced course completed in English,
b) A certificate of university entrance qualification completed exclusively in English,
c) A diploma from a university degree completed exclusively in English, or
d) English certificates such as TOEFL IBT (at least 92), IELTS (at least 6.5) or comparable language certificates.
• CV in tabular form (in English)
• Two letters of recommendation either in English or German, preferably by university professors
• Appropriate documents or certificates that prove the particular expertise required
Deadlines and address for submitting your documents
- Registration period for aptitude assessment procedures
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1st April – 31st May
- Application address
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TU Dresden
CMCB
Master Course Molecular Bioengineering
Tatzberg 47-49
01307 Dresden
Germany
- Application period
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1st April – 31st May
- Application address
- The application takes place online via uni-assist e.V.
Further links and information
- Additional information
- Notes and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the webpage of the discipline
- Link to the degree program
- Molecular Bioengineering