Max Planck School Matter to Life – MSc to PhD Direct Track Programme

Heidelberg University · Heidelberg, Germany

Level
Master's
Language
English
Duration
9 semesters or more
Campus
Heidelberg
Apply by
Register by 1 December 2026
Starts
Winter semester

Heidelberg University does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €3,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants with a Bachelor of Science degree (e.g. in Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology) or a Bachelor of Engineering (e.g. in the subjects Molecular Systems Engineering, Bioengineering) or a completed course of study in a related natural science or engineering discipline in at least six semesters are welcome to apply for the five-year Master's to PhD Direct Track programme of the Max Planck School Matter to Life. Applicants who already have a Master's degree are eligible to apply as well.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 September - 1 December
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About this programme

The Max Planck School Matter to Life offers an integrated MSc/PhD graduate programme. Students receive their joint Master's degree in Matter to Life by regularly studying at the two teaching universities (University of Göttingen or Heidelberg University). Subsequently, the students pursue their own research in the PhD phase of the programme under the supervision of a fellow within the Matter to Life Faculty with a matching research interest.

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