Biotechnology

An interdisciplinary, research-oriented MSc in biotechnology focused on microorganisms, enzymes, and their applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The programme combines advanced laboratory work with biochemical, molecular-biological, and microbiological methods.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English B2. The official application page lists TOEFL iBT at least 90, IELTS at least 6.5, or UNIcert II with at least grade 'good'.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree with a concentration on natural sciences or engineering. The official application page explicitly lists food science and biotechnology, food technology, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, chemistry, and the University of Hohenheim bachelor's programme in nutritional science; other degrees may be recognized as equivalent.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules.

Semester contribution

174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules. Semester contribution: 174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

Graduates are prepared for research and development, project management, quality assurance, and technical management in life-science companies and research institutions, especially in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

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