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Study Natural Sciences in Germany 🇩🇪

Germany offers 285 Natural Sciences programs across 99 universities. Tuition ranges from $0k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 98% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

285 Programs
99 Universities
$0k–$3k/yr Tuition
98% STEM
13% Scholarships

Why Germany for Natural Sciences?

Living Cost

$11,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (109) Master (105) PhD (71)

Top Universities for Natural Sciences in Germany

Technical University of Munich

Munich · National rank #1 · QS #22

Biotechnology · Bachelor Doctorate (PhD) in Natural Sciences · PhD
Darmstadt University of Technology

Darmstadt · National rank #3 · QS #253

Biomolecular Engineering · Master
University of Freiburg

Freiburg · National rank #5 · QS #201

Environmental Sciences · Master Biology · Master PhD in Biology · PhD Doctoral Program in Biology · PhD
University of Kiel

Kiel · National rank #7 · QS #618

Biology · Bachelor Biological Sciences · PhD Environmental Management · Master
University of Hamburg

Hamburg · National rank #9 · QS #193

Biology · Bachelor
University of Bayreuth

Bayreuth · National rank #9 · QS #448

Ecology and Environmental Biology · Master Biology · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Biology · PhD Global Change Ecology · Master PhD in Biology · PhD
Goethe University Frankfurt

Frankfurt · National rank #10 · QS #316

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health · Master Biosciences · Bachelor
Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden · National rank #16 · QS #218

Biology · Bachelor PhD in Biology and Biotechnology · PhD
University of Dresden

Dresden · National rank #16 · QS #218

Biology · Bachelor Geodesy and Geoinformation · Master Biotechnology · Master
University of Ulm

Ulm · National rank #18 · QS #546

Biology · Bachelor PhD in Natural Sciences · PhD
University of Hannover

Hannover · National rank #20 · QS #433

Chemistry · Bachelor Geography · Bachelor Environmental Meteorology · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Food Science · Bachelor Geosciences / Earth Sciences · Bachelor Biochemistry · Bachelor
University of Greifswald

Greifswald · National rank #21

Biology · Bachelor Molecular Biology and Physiology · Master PhD in Natural Sciences · PhD
University of Marburg

Marburg · National rank #21 · QS #771

PhD in Biology · PhD Biology · Bachelor Molecular and Cellular Biology · Master
University of Stuttgart

Stuttgart · National rank #22 · QS #310

Technical Biology · Bachelor
University of Giessen

Giessen · National rank #22 · QS #496

Environmental Management · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor Environmental Sciences (Master) · Master Doctoral Program in Biology · PhD
University of Konstanz

Konstanz · National rank #23 · QS #440

Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences · PhD Biological Sciences · Master
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf · National rank #24 · QS #851

Biochemistry · Bachelor Biology · Master Biochemistry Int. · Master Dr. rer. nat. · PhD Quantitative Biology · Bachelor
University of Hohenheim

Stuttgart · National rank #32 · QS #711

Food Science and Biotechnology · Bachelor Food Science and Engineering · Master PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology · PhD Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production · Master
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Halle · National rank #32 · QS #751

PhD in Natural Sciences · PhD Biology · Bachelor Doctoral Program in Natural Sciences · PhD
University of Rostock

Rostock · National rank #40 · QS #851

Physics · Master Marine Biology · Master Applied Mathematics · Master Mathematics · Bachelor Biology · Bachelor PhD in Marine Sciences · PhD PhD in Marine Science · PhD

All Programs

Biotechnology

Technical University of Munich

Bachelor STEM

Doctorate (PhD) in Natural Sciences

Technical University of Munich

PhD STEM

Biology

University of Greifswald

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Physiology

University of Greifswald

Master STEM

PhD in Natural Sciences

University of Greifswald

PhD STEM

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health

Goethe University Frankfurt

Master STEM

Biology

Technische Universität Dresden

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Biology and Biotechnology

Technische Universität Dresden

PhD STEM

Biology

University of Dresden

Bachelor STEM

Geodesy and Geoinformation

University of Dresden

Master STEM

Biotechnology

University of Dresden

Master STEM

Food Science and Biotechnology

University of Hohenheim

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Kiel

Bachelor STEM

Food Science and Engineering

University of Hohenheim

Master STEM

PhD in Food Science and Biotechnology

University of Hohenheim

PhD STEM

Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production

University of Hohenheim

Master STEM

Biological Sciences

University of Kiel

PhD STEM

Environmental Management

University of Kiel

Master STEM

Biosciences

Goethe University Frankfurt

Bachelor STEM

Biomolecular Engineering

Darmstadt University of Technology

Master STEM

Biology

University of Göttingen

PhD STEM

Biochemistry

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biology

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Master STEM Aid

Biochemistry Int.

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Master STEM Aid

Dr. rer. nat.

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

PhD STEM Aid

Quantitative Biology

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Bachelor STEM Aid

Molecular Biology

University of Göttingen

Master STEM

Chemistry

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Geography

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Applied Sciences

University of Wuppertal

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Wuppertal

Bachelor STEM

Angewandte Naturwissenschaften (Applied Science)

University of Wuppertal

Bachelor STEM

Dr. paed. in Biologie

University of Wuppertal

PhD STEM Aid

Doctoral Program in Natural Sciences

Universität Stuttgart

PhD STEM

Master of Science in Biological Sciences

University of Cologne

Master STEM

Applied Chemistry B.Sc.

FH Aachen

Bachelor STEM Aid

Natural Sciences

University of Düsseldorf

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Düsseldorf

Master STEM

Biology - Variant one year (MBIO1)

University of Düsseldorf

Master STEM

Quantitative Biology

University of Düsseldorf

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Natural Sciences

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

PhD STEM

Environmental Meteorology

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Energy and Climate

University of Düsseldorf

PhD STEM

Industrial Biotechnology

University of Düsseldorf

PhD STEM

Technical Biology

University of Stuttgart

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Hamburg

Bachelor STEM

Applied Mathematics and Informatics (IOS) B.Sc.

FH Aachen

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Biology

University of Marburg

PhD STEM

Biology

University of Marburg

Bachelor STEM

Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Marburg

Master STEM

Biotechnology B.Sc.

FH Aachen

Bachelor STEM Aid

PhD in Biology

University of Leipzig

PhD STEM

Biology

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Physics

University of Rostock

Master STEM

Biology

University of Ulm

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Natural Sciences

University of Ulm

PhD STEM

Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences

University of Konstanz

PhD STEM

Biological Sciences

University of Konstanz

Master STEM

Marine Biology

University of Rostock

Master STEM

Food Science

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Geosciences / Earth Sciences

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biochemistry

University of Hannover

Bachelor STEM Aid

Doctoral Program in Natural Sciences

Universität Kassel

PhD STEM

Applied Mathematics

University of Rostock

Master STEM

Mathematics

University of Rostock

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Rostock

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Marine Sciences

University of Rostock

PhD STEM

Doctorate in Natural Sciences

Universität Kassel

PhD STEM

PhD in Marine Science

University of Rostock

PhD STEM

Dairy Food Technology

Hochschule Hannover

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Sciences

Universität Koblenz-Landau

Master STEM

Ecology and Environmental Biology

University of Bayreuth

Master STEM

Biology

University of Bayreuth

Bachelor STEM

Doctoral Program in Biology

University of Bayreuth

PhD STEM

Global Change Ecology

University of Bayreuth

Master STEM

PhD in Biology

University of Bayreuth

PhD STEM

Environmental Sciences

University of Freiburg

Master STEM

Biology

University of Freiburg

Master STEM

PhD in Biology

University of Freiburg

PhD STEM

Doctoral Program in Biology

University of Freiburg

PhD STEM

Environmental Management

University of Giessen

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Giessen

Bachelor STEM

Environmental Sciences (Master)

University of Giessen

Master STEM

Doctoral Program in Biology

University of Giessen

PhD STEM Aid

Biotechnology

Hochschule Zweibrücken

Master STEM

Art and Science

Kunsthochschule Düsseldorf

Master

Food Technology

Hochschule Westphalia

Bachelor STEM

Biology

Universität Kaiserslautern

Bachelor STEM

Biotechnology

Universität Kaiserslautern

Master STEM

Biology

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Bachelor STEM

Doctoral Program in Natural Sciences

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

PhD STEM

Molecular Biotechnology

University of Heidelberg

Master STEM

International Doctoral Program in Food Technology

Hochschule Fulda

PhD STEM

Biology

Universität Greifswald

Bachelor STEM

Molecular Biology and Physiology

Universität Greifswald

Master STEM

PhD in Biology

Universität Greifswald

PhD STEM

Doctoral Program in Biology

University of Regensburg

PhD STEM

Environmental Sciences

Universität Greifswald

Master STEM

Biology

University of Regensburg

Bachelor STEM

Biology

University of Jena

Bachelor STEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Natural Sciences in Germany?
Tuition for Natural Sciences programs in Germany ranges from $0k–$3k/yr. 13% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $11k.
What are the English language requirements for Natural Sciences in Germany?
English-taught Natural Sciences programs in Germany typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Natural Sciences programs are in Germany?
Abroadly lists 285 Natural Sciences programs at 99 universities across Germany. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Natural Sciences programs in Germany STEM-designated?
98% of Natural Sciences programs in Germany carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Germany a good country for Natural Sciences students?
Germany is a strong choice for Natural Sciences with 99 universities offering these programs. The primary language is German, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Natural Sciences in Germany?
In Germany, Natural Sciences programs are offered at: Bachelor (109 programs), PhD (71 programs), Master (105 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.