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25 Best Life Sciences Bachelor's Universities in Germany 2026

This ranks Life Sciences bachelor’s options in Germany for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public universities, city setting, and what they need to confirm before applying.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

25 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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HE Heidelberg University logo

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Public University

★ 70 QS World #87 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
Founded
1386
3
CB Cologne Business School logo

Cologne Business School

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
8
HB Hochschule Bremerhaven logo

Hochschule Bremerhaven

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
11
UB Universität Bayreuth logo

Universität Bayreuth

Germany · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Life Sciences?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Heidelberg University, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg), Cologne Business School. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Life Sciences cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Life Sciences abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Life Sciences at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Life Sciences at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences at these institutions is an undergraduate route into biology-related study and further study or work after graduation. It suits applicants who want a first degree rather than a diploma or master’s, and who are choosing a foundation in the subject before specialising later.

The universities in this set are public, and one is in Munich while the others are in other German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, Flensburg, Heilbronn, Rosenheim, Stuttgart, Worms, and Würzburg-Schweinfurt. Tuition is published for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich at EUR 450 minimum; for the others, confirm the tuition with the university before applying.

Before applying, verify the exact Life Sciences programme title, the teaching language, entry requirements, application route, and total tuition and fees. Also confirm whether the programme is available at the campus you want, since city and availability can affect the decision as much as the subject itself.