University of Bremen - Application and admission

60 University of Bremen - Application and admission https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1 University of Bremen, Master, international, Neurosciences, application and admission en University of Bremen Tue, 19 May 2026 00:14:53 +0200 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:14:53 +0200 University of Bremen content-307413 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 All Information at a Glance https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307413 Restricted Admission Limited to 20 Students Language Requirements International C1 Certificates in English Opening Application Portal December for winter semester via application button APPLY on this webpage Application Deadline January 15 for winter semester Information about Written Test End of February for winter semester Written Test Beginning of March for winter semester:&nbsp; 10.3.2026 9:00 CET (Berlin Time) Term 1 Academic Year 2026/27 Start of introductory courses: October 5 Start of classes: October 12 Content content-307408 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Contact Us https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307408 If you are unsure, whether the content of your degree program is sufficiently suitable for the Master's program or should there still be any further questions to the Master program itself, please do not hesitate to contact us. Program Coordinator <a class="mail" href="mailto:kmaedler@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">Dr. Kathrin Maedler</a> Assistant Coordinator <a class="mail" href="mailto:mscbmb@uni-bremen.de">Stefanie Haack</a> Content content-307403 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Selection process https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307403 If the number of applicants meeting the admission requirements exceeds the number of availabe study places - which is usually the case - the Master's Selection Board will rank the applications, up to 120 points may be awarded for an application. Content content-307404 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Ranking System https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307404 up to 60 points: Overall grade of previous degree, or average grade achieved up to time of application (min. 120 CP). A ranking list of applicants is drawn up on the basis of their grades. up to 48 points: for the result of the passed aptitude test on the basics of biochemistry and molecular cell biology. 1 point is awarded for every 2% of the maximum number of points achieved by the candidate in the test. up to 12 points: Letter of Motivation stating reasons for your interest in the program, written in English. Content content-307405 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Letter of Motivation https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307405 Criteria for the evaluation of the letter are specific reference to the study course, a distinct explanation of the applicant’s own qualification and aims, especially as regards the connection between future career and the course of studies, as well as the applicant’s motivation being in accordance with the orientation of the course of studies. Your motivation letter should be one page maximum. Content content-307396 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Online Application https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307396 Applications must be submitted online, prior to the closing date and together with all necessary admission requirements. Applicants must apply via the central online application portal&nbsp;of the University of Bremen (<a class="externalLink" href="https://moin.uni-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&amp;PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&amp;ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000285,-ABUZenStart" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">MOIN</a>). The online application form will be active 6 weeks before the application deadline. Your application is only valid for the semester you have selected. Applications may (and should) already be submitted before the previous study degree (i.e. usually B.Sc.) has been finished, if&nbsp;at least 120 ECTS have been obtained, equivalent to the work load of 4 semesters. In those cases, admission can be granted on the condition that the previous&nbsp;degree will be successfully finished by September, 30th. Admission may be granted subject to the condition that proof of passing the initial degree and the certificate of language proficiency are furnished at the latest two weeks after the beginning of the Master Study Course. As for the original of the BSc certificate, same must be submitted latest by 31 December of that year. Content content-307395 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Application documents https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307395 At the time of application, you must provide a current overview of grades and course work (study schedule/ transcript of records) and, if already available, proof of having been awarded your degree. You have to upload the following documents: <ul> <li>Certificate of Bachelor degree or official academic transcript of Study Records of your Bachelor studies. i.e. a list of successfully studied courses completed at your home university (inlcuding duration, final grades, graduation scheme), in English or German</li> <li>Detailed and current curriculum vitae (CV), written in English</li> <li>Letter of Motivation, explaining your interest for enrollment in the Master of Ecology program, written in English</li> <li><a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/sprachenzentrum-der-hochschulen-im-land-bremen/angebote/sprachnachweise-sprachzeugnisse-internationale-zertifikate/internationale-zertifikate-und-anerkannte-sprachnachweise-fuer-die-studienzulassung" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Proof of sufficient English language skills</a>, in English</li> <li>Any additional documents or relevant qualifications, such as internships or academic awards, written in German or English</li> </ul> Content content-307392 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Further questions about the application procedure? https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307392 Please check the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Master's Portal of the University of Bremen</a> for answers concerning your online application (registration, upload of documents etc.). You will find answers to frequently asked questions at the <a class="internalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/faq/" target="_blank" title="Opens internal link in current window">FAQ</a> of the Master's Portal. If there are any questions left, please contact the Student Office (<a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs" target="_blank">SfS</a>) <a class="mail" href="mailto:master@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">master@uni-bremen.de.</a> Content content-307393 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Application Deadline https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307393 January 15 for winter semester Content content-307394 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307394 You apply with simple copies of your documents. Content content-307445 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Test procedure https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307445 If you meet the admission requirements, you will be invited to participate in a written test on biochemistry at either one of the partner universities of the University of Bremen or at a DAAD representation. You will be informed about the place and time for the written aptitude test at the end of February. The test is performed in March. If you pass the test, you are qualified for the program, otherwise not. The points achieved in the test are used in addition to other criteria for the ranking. Content content-307450 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Contents of the test https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307450 The test will examine your basic knowledge in biochemistry and cell biology. Special emphasis will be given to the chemistry that underlies biochemistry (chemical structures, bonds, reactions, calculations). We have compiled some questions for you, that you could encounter in the examination or that will help you during preparation for the test. If you have severe problems to answer those and similar questions, you will most likely not pass the test. Content content-307448 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Contact https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307448 In case you have any questions about the test procedure, please do not hesitate to contact<a href="javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto(%27ocknvq%2CouedodBwpk%5C%2Fdtgogp0fg%27);" title="Öffnet ein Fenster zum Versenden der E-Mail"> </a> <a class="mail" href="mailto:mscbmb@uni-bremen.de">Stefanie Haack</a> Content content-307627 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Deadline for the test https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307627 March for winter semester Content content-326375 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 passing the test https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c326375 If you have severe problems to answer these or similar questions, you will most likely not pass the test. Content content-307384 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:16:49 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307384 <ul> <li>Copies of original certificates must be VALIDATED.</li> <li>Certificates in other languages than German or English must be TRANSLATED into German or English.</li> <li>ORIGINAL documents will NOT be ACCEPTED, please do not send any!</li> <li>Please bring the documents PERSONALLY for the enrollment process at the university. Do not send any!</li> </ul> Content content-307389 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Verification in two steps https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307389 After the application deadline your application will undergo two consecutive checks. At first the <a class="mail" href="mailto:master@uni-bremen.de" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail">Secretariat for Students International (SfSI)</a><a class="mail" href="javascript:linkTo_UnCryptMailto('lzhksn9lzrsdqZtmh,aqdldm-cd');" title="Opens a window for sending an e-mail"> </a>will check if your application is complete and correct. If your application is incomplete or incorrect, you will not be included into the following selection procedure. Instead you will receive a notification from the SfS International indicating that you are rejected and why. In case of being rejected, you have one month (four weeks) to object in writing and, if necessary, to submit missing documents with the objection. If the criteria of the first step are met and you qualify for the programme, you will be invited to participate in a written test on biochemistry at either one of the partner universities of the University of Bremen or at a DAAD representation. You will be informed about the test location and the date for the test at the end of February. The written test will take place by the end of March. The Selection Board of the Master's programme BMB will meet as soon as possible, latest in the beginning of May to evaluate all applications. After having received the final ranking list for the Master's programme BMB the SfS International will inform you whether your application has been successful or not. Content content-307385 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Enrollment https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307385 In case of success you will get a notification of admission by email via the MOIN portal. Please take note of the conditions and deadlines contained in the notification. If requested you have to submit the requested further paper documents (until the deadline stated in the admission note!). If you do not submit the respective documents within the specified deadline or, if they are not correctly certified, you will not be enrolled. Please note that documents will only be accepted in German or English. You confirm acceptance by paying <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/sprachenzentrum-der-hochschulen-im-land-bremen/angebote/sprachnachweise-sprachzeugnisse-internationale-zertifikate/internationale-zertifikate-und-anerkannte-sprachnachweise-fuer-die-studienzulassung" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">semester fee</a>. Please consider the specified deadline for paying! Content content-307386 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Check your status online https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307386 The Selection procedure will take some time (usually 6-8 weeks after the application deadline). Using your online registration login in <a class="externalLink" href="https://moin.uni-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&amp;PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&amp;ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000285,-ABUZenStart" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">MOIN</a>, you can check the status of your application at any time. Content content-307383 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307383 <ul> <li>Do not hand in original documents!.</li> <li>Simple copies are sufficient.</li> <li>Documents will only be accepted in German or English.</li> <li>Translations have to be made by a sworn translator in Germany.</li> <li>Please bring the required documents in person or send them by parcel service.</li> <li>To enroll, you must sign the acceptance form in person.</li> </ul> Content content-307377 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Formalities for international students https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307377 Information on visa, residence permit, registration, health insurance, bank account and more Content content-307378 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Confirmation of presence for visa formalities https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307378 If you need a confirmation that your presence in Bremen is required in winter 2020/21, please use your online registration login in <a class="externalLink" href="https://moin.uni-bremen.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=CampusNet&amp;PRGNAME=EXTERNALPAGES&amp;ARGUMENTS=-N000000000000002,-N000285,-ABUZenStart" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">MOIN</a>. There you will get a confirmation for submission to the German Embassy on demand. Content content-307374 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Please take note https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307374 As a student from outside the EU/EAA /Switzerland or contract country, you are legally obliged to insure with the German public health insurance. Content content-307376 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Contact https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307376 If you are an enrolled and prospective student you can find assistance here: International Office Claudia Pellegrino Phone: +49 421 218-60365 Email: <a class="mail" href="mailto:claudia.pellegrino@vw.uni-bremen.de">claudia.pellegrino@vw.uni-bremen.de</a> <ul class="list-normal"> </ul> Content content-307371 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Costs https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307371 More information on financing your studies &amp; scholarships Content content-307370 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Housing https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307370 Information on Housing on campus and in Bremen in general Content content-307365 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 after-arrival-in-Bremen-headline https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307365 After arrival in Bremen you have to register as a citizen within two weeks after moving into your accomodation <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/registration-in-bremen/" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">(Residents Registration Office</a>/ Einwohnermeldeamt). For registering as a citizen you need an official certificate of your landlord. At the latest four weeks before the expiry date of the entry / study visa, you must apply for a <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/residence-permit/" target="_blank">residence permit.</a> You can apply for a residence permit on the campus at the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/bsu" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Bremen Service University </a>(BSU). Students of the previous year may help you with these formalities. Content content-307364 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Formalities for international students https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307364 More information on registration and residence permit Content content-307366 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Contact BSU https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307366 <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/bsu.html" target="_blank">BSU (bremen_service universität)</a> Bibliothekstr. 6 28359 Bremen <a class="mail" href="mailto:bsu@uni-bremen.de">bsu@uni-bremen.de</a> <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/research-alliance/welcome-center/registration-in-bremen/" target="_blank">BSU on the map</a> Content content-307623 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 BMB Tutoring Program https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307623 BMB tutors (senior students from the previous year) will assist you with your new start in Bremen. They will help you with the formalities on campus and support you in dealing with administration. Content content-307359 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Start of introductory classes https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307359 October 05 for winter term 2026/27 Content content-307360 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:12:45 +0100 Start of classes https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb/application-and-admission-1#c307360 October 12 for winter term 2026/27 Class schedule 1st term Content