Bioinformatics

Universitat des Saarlandes · Saarbrücken, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Saarbrücken
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Starts
Winter and summer semester

Universitat des Saarlandes does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €9,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Students seeking admission to the MSc programme must have a Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or a comparable degree and must demonstrate their academic aptitude and suitability for this programme. The criteria to demonstrate the academic aptitude and suitability for this programme are: proof of English language skills at an advanced level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (C1 level), and proof of competences in the following areas: basic knowledge of mathematics (18 CP) basic knowledge of computer science (18 CP) basic knowledge of bioinformatics (sequence analysis, protein structure) (18 CP) basic knowledge in areas of the life sciences (chemistry, molecular biology, genetics) (10 CP) a letter of justification for the choice of degree programme of no more than 1000 words, in which the applicants explain the skills, competences and interests that make them particularly suitable for the desired degree programme, also including their personal background
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Speaking: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 92 Reading: 22 Listening: 21 Speaking: 23 Writing: 21
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
Applicants who require a student visa to pursue their studies in Germany are strongly encouraged to submit their application by 15 November for admission to the winter semester of the following calendar year, and by 15 May for the summer semester of the following calendar year (e.g. by 15 November 2026 for entry in winter semester 2027/2028).
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About this programme

A key feature of the MSc programme in Bioinformatics at Saarland University is its aim to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration by incorporating topics and ideas from contemporary research and by maintaining direct ties to laboratory research conducted at the university and in industry. Students of the programme address such wide-ranging topics as genetics, drug research, virology, biotechnology, and bioreaction engineering. In the informatics part of the programme, students cover areas such as data structures and algorithms, machine learning, computer graphics, database systems, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. In addition, students acquire knowledge in other fields such as project management and patent law. Graduates from this Master's programme have a wide range of career opportunities at the interface between informatics and biology. Typical positions include research and development roles in industry, in pharmaceutical companies, in the biotechnology sector, or in publicly funded research organisations.

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