Application
Before applying, please ensure you have reviewed the essential qualifications on our Program Information page and confirmed that you meet them.
January 15: WueStudy opens for applications.
March 15, 23:59: Final deadline for applications.
April: After a successful document review, you will be invited to participate in our online exam.
May: If you achieve an average score of ≤ 2.0 in this exam, you will be invited for an online interview.
June: If you impress us during your interview, you will receive a letter of acceptance.
October: Enrollment and start of program.
Applications for the program beginning in October 2026 will be accepted from January 15 to March 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted online via WueStudy.
You must prepare and upload scans of the following documents (PDF only) at 300 dpi:
- University entrance certificate (typically your secondary school diploma)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) certificate
- B.Sc. transcript (including grading scales; if missing, provide official grading scale details)
- Additional degree certificates/transcripts (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Language certificate
Additionally, please provide:
- A letter of motivation
- The abstract of your thesis or equivalent research experience
- Any additional documents (e.g., theses, research reports)
Note: You do not need the uni-assist "VPD - preliminary review documentation" for our program.
For technical assistance, refer to the help pages or email wuestudy@uni-wuerzburg.de.
You will need a computer with a reliable internet connection and a webcam/microphone. The exam lasts 90 minutes and consists of two equally weighted parts:
Part 1: Questions assessing your general understanding of the life sciences (not just factual knowledge).
Part 2: Choose two research fields from the following: Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Infection and Immunity, Neurosciences, Pharmacy, and Plant Sciences.
Candidates invited for interview will participate via video conference. The interview is conducted in front of the admission board and includes:
- Presentation (10 min) – on a recent research project (e.g., Bachelor thesis), covering results, experimental design, controls, statistics, interpretation, and summary.
- Discussion (10 min) – assessing engagement, comprehension, ability to contextualize work, and response to critical questions.
- General interview (10 min) – exploring scientific career plans, knowledge of current life sciences developments, general knowledge, and communication skills.
Evaluation is based on presentation quality, discussion engagement, and overall interview performance.
