APPLICATION
You're very welcome to apply until May 31 (non-EU citizen) or August 31 (EU-citizen)!
A list of the required application documents for the study program in Microbiology can be found below (see also buttons).
It is strongly recommended that you inform yourself on the online application procedure before you start your online application.
All necessary information you will find detailed either here or in the "Downloads" section of this website. Further information can also be found on the University of Jena website: Microbiology - Study Information.
Once you have familiarised yourself with the required application documents and the online application procedure, you can start your online application.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
For the Master Program Microbiology you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree, containing knowledge in Microbiology of at least 15 credits (ECTS) and practical research methods. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems: 2.5).
Language requirements
The Master Program Microbiology requires the following language proficiency: good English language proficiency (a direct proof by certificate is not compulsory).
Application documents
CV
Your CV should have a tabular form, containing key information on your school record and academic career.
Motivation letter
A motivation letter should not exceed the size of two DIN A4-pages and normally, it should contain information on your motivation for taking up this course of studies. You should elaborate on the following essential questions: I. Why do you desire taking up this specific course of studies? II. What are - in your opinion - the main features that this course of studies excels in? III. Which features of this course have inspired your application? IV. Why Jena?
University entrance qualification certificate
Please upload at the online application system your university entrance certificate/school leaving certificate. Usually, this means the school graduation diploma (German "Abitur"), i.e. the diploma that makes you eligible for studies at an University or other institution for higher education. Be mindful of the fact that here, we do not need any University diploma but a High School diploma!
Previous university degrees earned
All previous University degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.) if available before the application deadline - if not, please make a note of the anticipated date of issue of your degree certificate. Please upload your University degree or the most actual, detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of all semesters available to you, should you not hold your degree certificate at the time of application. The main document is the degree/ transcript based on which you apply for the master program.
Detailed transcript of records
Detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of your first, subject-specific University degree, with which you apply for the master program. This transcript MUST contain an overall cumulative grade point average or average mark.
Proof of relevant work experience
Should you have obtained subject-specific work experience, you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.
Proof of subject-specific practical experience
Should you have obtained subject-specific practical experience (e.g. by internships etc.), you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.
Specific document: Certificate of Achievement
Successfully pass the qualification test to obtain the required "Certficate of Achievement".
The test is designed for all applicants for the Master Program Microbiology. The test questions relate to basic knowledge in Microbiology which is essential for the studies at University Jena. Use this test to check your level of knowledge and find out whether you are sufficiently prepared for the Master program.
This test is to be passed before applying. Please do not use your mobile phone to take the test, but your PC or Laptop instead.
Use the buttons to find out more about how to access and take the test.
Additional application documents
for international students
Translation of foreign/external application documents
Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation. Such a translation has to be conducted by officially acknowledged/ sworn translators or translation offices.
Proof of grading system
External/foreign degree certificates/ transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system (= description of the maximum grade possible and the minimum passing grade) used at the respective University.
Certificate APS
Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.
University entrance exam
Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination: I. Iran (College entrance examination certificate or certificate of pre-university course/year) II. Republic of Korea/South Korea: SAT (Scholastic Ability Test) III. People's Republic of China: College entrance examination certificate ("Gaokao")