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International Master's Programme Biofabrication

University of Bayreuth Bayreuth

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Material Science(Engineering)
Bio Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Master's Programme Biofabrication at University of Bayreuth

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Proof of B2 level or equivalent qualification is required to be admitted. You can find detailed information on the English-language course page.

German language

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A1 level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
160

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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A university degree (or completed studies) in the Bachelor's programmes (requiring 180 ECTS points) Materials Science & Engineering or Engineering Science at the University of Bayreuth or an equivalent degree

180 ECTS

Need to provide a 13-week industry internship and successfully complete the aptitude assessment process.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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yes

yes

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

You have already earned a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, engineering science, bioengineering science, or an equivalent degree with 180 ECTS points. In addition, your English is at the level of “B 2”, while your German level should be basic (A1). You will also need to provide a 12-week industry internship and successfully complete the aptitude assessment process. Once these requirements are matched, you are ready to “biofabricate”.

The application must include:

  • Evidence of work from the initial programme of study: Engineering Science, Material Science, or an equivalent degree,

> a) evidence of a degree from a higher education institution or an equivalent degree (in the case of having requested final admission to the master's programme) or

> b) evidence of having earned 150 ECTS points or – in case of programmes not modularized according to the ECTS system – work that is equivalent in scope (in case conditional admission to the master's programme is requested).

  • In addition, an overview of previous coursework and examinations (Transcript of Records) providing the modules that were passed in relation to the master's programme Biofabrication and the relevant examinations, including examination grades and ECTS points earned as well as any transferred credits; or, in case conditional admission to the master's programme is requested, a provisional overview of completed coursework and examinations with the above-mentioned information.

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  • The application is to include evidence of a strong command of English, level B2.

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  • If applicable, an affirmative action application.

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  • In addition, a CV and a motivation letter.

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  • Measures of qualification: A qualified degree from a higher education institution is valid for admission, if it encompasses the examinations that were passed comparable to the following relevant examinations of a science-oriented equivalent bachelor programme, in sum 40 ECTS (effective from May 2018):

> – Ingenieursmathematik / Mathematics for engineers I-II (16 ECTS)

> – Experimentalphysik für Ingenieure I / Experimental physics for engineers I (4 ECTS)

> – Aufbau und Eigenschaften von Polymeren / Composition and properties of polymers (3 ECTS)

> – Konstruktionslehre & CAD / Design & CAD (5 ECTS)

> – Biochemie für Ingenieure / Biochemistry for engineers (4 ECTS)

> – Biologie für Ingenieure / Biology for engineers (4 ECTS)

> – Chemie für Ingenieure / Chemistry for engineers (4 ECTS)

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Master's Programme Biofabrication

Programme-specific documents

You have already earned a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering, engineering science, or an equivalent degree with 180 ECTS points. In addition, your English is at the level of “B 2”. Your German level should be basic (A1).

You will also need to provide a 13-week industry internship and successfully complete the aptitude assessment process.

Preliminary review documentation (VPD) uni-assist for University of Bayreuth

Deadlines for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline:

Winter Semester: 15 June / Summer Semester: 30 November

Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.

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Curriculum vitae

you can download and fill out this template

Internship report (in German, English or French) and employment certificate of an industry internship

  • 12 weeks

can be obtained during the first year of the programme - find out more

Language certificate ENGLISH level B2

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Language certificate GERMAN level A1

can be obtained during the first year of the programme - find out more

Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)

original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English)

Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 150 ECTS points

original language + certified translation in German or English (only required if the document was not issued in German or English)

Written presentation of course-specific competences

motivation letter

orprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for Universität Bayreuth

Preliminary review documentation

Deadlines for submitting the VPD in the online application in CAMPUSonline:

Winter Semester: 15 June / Summer Semester: 30 November

Please request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible - but at the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline at the University of Bayreuth.

find out more

Curriculum vitae

you can download and fill out this template

Internship report (in German, English or French) and employment certificate of an industry internship

  • 12 weeks

can be obtained during the first year of the programme - find out more

Language certificate ENGLISH level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages)

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Passport

please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.

Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (e.g. Abitur, High School Diploma, A-Levels, or equivalent)

original language + certified translation in German or English*

Transcript of records BACHELOR (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades- at least 150 ECTS points

original language + certified translation in German or English*

Written presentation of course-specific competences

a written justification of a maximum of 2 A4 pages for the choice of the master’s programme, in which the applicant explains the specific talents based on which he or she considers himself or herself particularly suitable for the desired programme

*Certified translation in German or English: only required if the document was not issued in German or English

If available or applicable, please also submit the following documents:

Degree certificate BACHELOR

original language + certified translation in German or English*

you may be enrolled on condition that you submit the certificate by the end of the second semester

Request for disadvantage compensation

If you are unable to take an aptitude test in whole or in part in the intended form due to a prolonged or permanent disability, an application for disadvantage compensation can be made. Proof of the examination disability must be provided in the form of a medical certificate, which can be uploaded here.

Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester (and possibly a letter of requirements)

only to be uploaded by applicants who already got an admission letter from the UBT for the respective master's programme in a previous semester, but did not manage to start their studies

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for International Master's Programme Biofabrication at University of Bayreuth

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Prof Dr Thomas Scheibel, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

137.97 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,180 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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