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Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)Graduate School Life Science Munich: From Molecules to Systems (LSM)

Application Requirements

Requirements include a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with honours in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biotechnology, medicine, or in a related discipline. Requirements for the four-year Bachelor's degree include the following: a written thesis and written or oral final examinations. It is not necessary to hold the respective degree at the time of application. However, the degree must have been awarded before the doctoral project commences.

Language Requirements

Participants have to be fluent in written and spoken English and should be able to document their proficiency in English. Therefore, a "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) or a test by the "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS) is strongly advised but is not compulsory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Is Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München taught in German or English? ▼

This PhD 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 Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) 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 Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München? ▼

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 Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München — 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.

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