Bachelor
English
Medicine & Health
DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions
Bachelor
About the Program
In autumn 2010, the Center for Infection Biology (ZIB) launched the international PhD programme DEWIN - Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions. The three-year programme, with English as the teaching language, plays a pivotal role in the training of young scientists in the field of infection biology. The programme's objective is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen as well as carry out basic research with the combined tools of immunology, cell biology and molecular biology. 20 students from around the world are accepted each year after a rigorous selection procedure. The study programme is supported by scholarships provided by Hannover Medical School and by DAAD scholarships. Students enrolled in the PhD programme work on a three-year research project and attend seminars, conventions and lab courses. They are encouraged and supported by a network of supervisors and support teams and finish the programme after the PhD examination at the end of the third year as highly qualified scientists. All students enrolled in the DEWIN PhD programme automatically become part of the Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS).
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In autumn 2010, the Center for Infection Biology (ZIB) launched the international PhD programme DEWIN - Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions. The three-year programme, with English as the teaching language, plays a pivotal role in the training of young scientists in the field of infection biology. The programme's objective is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen as well as carry out basic research with the combined tools of immunology, cell biology and molecular biology. 20 students from around the world are accepted each year after a rigorous selection procedure. The study programme is supported by scholarships provided by Hannover Medical School and by DAAD scholarships. Students enrolled in the PhD programme work on a three-year research project and attend seminars, conventions and lab courses. They are encouraged and supported by a network of supervisors and support teams and finish the programme after the PhD examination at the end of the third year as highly qualified scientists. All students enrolled in the DEWIN PhD programme automatically become part of the Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS).
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How do I apply to DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Is DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying DEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Medizinische Hochschule Hannover — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.