Biology University of Hohenheim
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Stuttgart-Hohenheim
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Botany
- Molecular Biology
- Zoology
Focus
Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Physiology, Zoology, Analytical Methods of Biology, Physics for Life Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Biochemistry for Biologists
Annotation
How does life work? How can we understand biological processes to drive innovation?
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Biology addresses these and other fascinating questions about the diversity and complexity of life. Here, you will learn how biological systems work at the molecular, cellular and organismic level, from genetics to ecology. In practical projects, excursions and interdisciplinary courses, you will develop your own research questions and learn how biological findings can lead to sustainable solutions. The botanical garden on campus offers you a variety of opportunities for practical research. In addition, you will benefit from intensive personal support and a lively scientific environment. If you want to understand the biological fundamentals of life and play an active role in research, the research-oriented Biology programme is just right for you.
Admission requirements
- Higher education entrance qualification (HZB)
- Student orientation process: www.was-studiere-ich.de
- Selection criteria: Average grade of the HZB, individual grades of the HZB, vocational training or internships, extracurricular achievements
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 17.07.2027Non-lecture days: Friday, 26.03. – Monday, 29.03.2027 Easter Saturday, 01.05.2027 Labour Day Thursday, 06.05.2027 Ascension Day Tuesday, 18.05. - Saturday, 22.05.2027 Whitsun break Thursday, 27.05.2027 Corpus Christi
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 05.02.2028Sun 01.11. 2026 All Saints’ Day Wed 23.12.2026 – Wed 06.01.2027 Christmas holidays
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Until 15.07.2027
Information for applicants from the EU and Germans with a foreign higher education entrance: www.uni-hohenheim.de/bewerbung-bsc-eu-infoDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Until 15.07.2027
Information for applicants from non-EU countries: www.uni-hohenheim.de/bewerben-nicht-eu-buergerApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 15.07.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Enrolment period in accordance with letter of acceptance
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German