Biochemistry International Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 15 March 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: C1German: C2
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MSc
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- A Diploma supplement will be issued
- Yes
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in English or German. It is possible to study the whole programme in English only. Participants are supposed to write the Master's thesis in English.
Applicants must meet the language requirements for either German or English.
Programme description
The Master’s programme is offered by the departments of biology and chemistry of the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and the Research Centre Jülich ensuring a broad, top-level offer of current research topics. The programme comprises two semesters of 30 credit points each. In the first semester, courses composed of lectures and practical training are chosen. A three-month research internship within the university or outside of the university is optional. The Master’s thesis takes place during the second semester. The six-month research project is concluded by a written and oral presentation.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Language training provided
The German as a Foreign Language department offers free language courses for international students at HHU Düsseldorf. These courses cater to learners of all proficiency levels.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
5 May 2027
|
15 September 2027
|
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
11 November 2026
|
15 March 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a four-year programme in biochemistry is required. A transcript of records in which all courses are listed should be provided together with the application. For admission, the admission committee must determine if the academic qualification of the applicant meets the standards of the Bachelor's programme in Biochemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
ÖSD Zertifikat
|
Total: C2
|
telc Deutsch
|
Total: telc Deutsch C1
|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
|
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
|
Total: DSH-2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026)
|
Total: 5 / 6
Reading: 5 / 6
Listening: 5 / 6
Writing: 5 / 6
Speaking: 5 / 6
|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026)
|
Total: 95 / 120
Reading: 24 / 30
Listening: 22 / 30
Writing: 24 / 30
Speaking: 25 / 30
|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 5 / 6
Reading: 5 / 6
Listening: 5 / 6
Writing: 5 / 6
Speaking: 5 / 6
|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 95 / 120
Reading: 24 / 30
Listening: 22 / 30
Writing: 24 / 30
Speaking: 25 / 30
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 7 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
A semester fee of approx. 350 EUR is required upon registration/enrolment as a student or doctoral researcher. This fee covers transport by bus, tram, and regional trains within North Rhine-Westphalia for the entire semester as well as the use of student facilities at discounted prices.
Cost of living
Students or doctoral researchers should calculate monthly expenses amounting to at least 1,000 EUR in order to live in a modest way, including costs for housing, food, health insurance, semester fees, study materials, etc.
Part-time employment
A limited number of campus jobs are available. Students from non-EU countries are permitted to work 240 half days or 120 full days per calendar year without a work permit.
Living & services
Support for international students
- Specialist counselling
- The International Office (IO) serves as the first point of contact for all international students. The IO supports students from non-EU countries in their social integration from the commencement of their studies until completion, as well as in preparing for post-graduation endeavours.
- The German as a Foreign Language department offers free language courses for international students at HHU Düsseldorf. These courses cater to learners of all proficiency levels.
Accommodation
On-campus student accommodation is available, as is private accommodation near campus. For further information, please check http://www.stw-d.de or send an e-mail to info@stw-d.de.
Doctoral students can contact the tutor service of the Junior Scientist & International Researcher Centre (JUNO) for information and support concerning accommodation in Düsseldorf (www.juno.hhu.de/en/tutorservice).
Depending on the type of accommodation, the monthly rent in Düsseldorf usually ranges from around 500 EUR to 600 EUR for a basic apartment or a room in a shared apartment ("Wohngemeinschaft").