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Educational Organisation

Modules, lectures in English

Forms of Assessment

Module examinations, written or oral

Study Abroad Unit(s)

None

ECTS-Credits

120

Diploma Supplement

Yes

Course Objectives

Master of Science

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees at Georg-August-Universität are 500 EUR per semester.

Enrolment Fees

The enrolment fees are about 180 EUR per semester. The fee includes a pre-paid semester ticket, which entitles students to use local trains within the federal states of Lower Saxony and Bremen free of charge.

Costs of Living

The cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to most university cities in Germany. Approximately 500 to 600 EUR per month are currently required (for accommodation, food, health insurance, books, etc.).

Job Opportunities

The Career Service Team of the university supports students in finding a job in industry. Assistance is provided in finding employment as a student assistant within the university.

Language Requirements

See detailed application form at: www.molmed.humanmedizin-goettingen.de/

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Required English Language Test

Yes

Academic requirements

See detailed application form at: www.molmed.humanmedizin-goettingen.de

Where to Apply

directly at the university

Arrival Support

The Office of Student Affairs (International Student Services) provides a pick-up service from the railway station to the city (the "Gretel" Service) and an orientation week for new international students with general information on the city and the university.

Services and Support for International Students

The Office of Student Affairs (International Student Services) supports international students in administrative affairs, e.g. registration at the university and the foreigners' registration office, in finding suitable health insurance and in financial matters; it also mediates between students and other institutions. Furthermore, it offers a broad cultural programme, e.g. cross-cultural evenings, courses in different languages, excursions, films and Latin American dance classes, theatre and opera visits.

The coordination office for the Molecular Medicine Programme and the Office of International Affairs, both at the University of Göttingen, also offer support.

Internships

Three lab rotations every eight weeks

Accommodation

The Office of Student Affairs (International Student Services), in collaboration with the "Studentenwerk", helps students seeking accommodation. Many international students live in student residence halls. The residence halls have single apartments or shared apartments with individual rooms. There are also apartments available for couples and families with children.

About the University

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen: Committed to Excellence

Excellent study environment: diverse, international, research-led
Founded in 1737, the University of Göttingen is a research university of high international standing. The university is well-known, not only for its remarkably diverse range of subjects, but also for its research-led teaching and outstanding scientific environment, in which more than 40 Nobel laureates have lived, studied, researched and taught.

In the Excellence Initiative promoting top-level research in Germany, Georg-August-Universität was recognised in 2007 for its institutional strategy. This sets Göttingen among the top nine German universities, making it internationally visible and one of the world's foremost institutions of higher education.

Georgia Augusta - in publica commoda
"For the good of all" has been the university's motto from its beginning. The university's goal has always been to make the results of scientific research accessible for the good of all. After World War II, Georg-August-Universität was the first university in Germany to resume teaching operations. The university expanded to become one of Germany's largest, and it currently hosts some 24,000 students. Over recent years the university has undergone far-reaching reforms. These have brought about a greater degree of internationalisation, enhanced quality in research and teaching, heightened autonomy and responsibility at all levels, and optimised employment of resources.

Variety of study programmes
Around 1,000 different course combinations can be selected within the 80 Bachelor's degree programmes. The university's Master's and PhD programmes are intensively research-focused and promote outstanding performance. Study courses taught in English, bi-national dual degrees and requisite study abroad periods ensure that graduates emerge excellently equipped to enter the international job market.

Advice and support
Students are offered far-reaching advice and support in all phases of their studies. Students play a central role in decisions regarding the utilisation of funds from tuition fees and course teaching is evaluated by participants on a regular basis.

Excellent library
The State and University Library of Lower Saxony (SUB) is the recipient of a host of awards. With its extensive collection of books and other items, it constitutes one of the five largest research libraries in Germany. The 143 smaller libraries located in the faculties and seminar departments make further material available and provide additional services.

Connected for life
More than 300 computer workstations are available at 25 university locations. Wireless Internet is available on the university campus, in the library and in the historic city. The teaching management systems Clix and StudIP as well as eLearning modules are implemented to enhance learning outcomes. Students receive a life-long email account with an extensive user profile.

About Town

First mentioned in 953, Göttingen, with a population of approximately 130,000, is a city where tradition and innovation complement one another perfectly. The historic quarter with its excellently preserved timber-framed houses on the one hand, and the University of Göttingen with its 24,000 students on the other create a lively atmosphere that would be hard to find elsewhere.

The university departments and buildings are spread around various campuses in the city and are within easy walking or cycling distance of each other. The local economy includes many innovative, technology-oriented enterprises in the sectors of measurement and control engineering, biotechnology, optics, medical technology and information technology. Several of these companies are spin-offs from university research projects. Most of them gladly welcome Georgia Augusta students for internships and student jobs.

The Research Campus is a unique collaboration between spirited and successful research and learning establishments. This network includes the five Max Planck Institutes for Biophysical Chemistry, Dynamics and Self-Organisation, Experimental Medicine, Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity and the MPI for Solar System Research, as well as the Göttingen Academy of Sciences, the German Primates Center, German Centre for Aviation and Aerospace, the laser laboratory and the Herzog-August-Library in Wolfenbüttel.

These institutions are all open to our students. Here you find the ideal place to intensify and deepen your own research results. This unique structure supports Georgia Augusta's reputation as one of the most research-oriented universities in Germany.

Situated in the geographical centre of Germany and Europe, Göttingen has excellent travel connections, i.e. Berlin, Hamburg or Frankfurt are only a two-hour train ride away.

But you don't have to go that far to take a break, because Göttingen itself offers a myriad of possibilities for recreational activities. The town has three theatres, a symphony orchestra and many cinemas, cafes and pubs which provide numerous opportunities to meet like-minded people. Or you can play an active role in the university's students' union, which sponsors many cultural and recreational events. Last but not least, the city and the university offer a variety of activities for sports enthusiasts.