Molecular Biotechnology (M.Sc.) at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Köthen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, you need IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 95 and a grade 2.0 for direct admission on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester 15 March to 15 July and for the summer semester 5 September to 15 January. Tuition is €1,160 per semester, plus the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR C1
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
The university assesses and ranks applicants (documents, sometimes an interview or test). Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Minimum grade
A final grade up to 2.0 can be admitted directly. Above 2.0, you go into an assessment (motivation letter, CV, work experience, possibly an interview). At least one year of relevant work experience is required.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Work experience
Scholarships
Is Anhalt University of Applied Sciences a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 1991
- Location
- Köthen (city of about 24,000 people)
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Köthen, founded in 1991.
Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How does it compare with other Life Sciences & Chemistry Master's?
Against English-taught Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7 | None of the 208 programmes that state an IELTS minimum ask for more; 81% ask for less. |
| TOEFL iBT 95 | 1% of 137 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 80% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (15 March to 15 July) | Later than 77% of 154 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed. |
| €1,160 per semester | 76% of 172 programmes that state their fees charge no tuition, so this one costs more than most. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
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Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 95 (CEFR C1). For the winter intake (15 March to 15 July), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
A final grade up to 2.0 can be admitted directly. Above 2.0, you go into an assessment (motivation letter, CV, work experience, possibly an interview). At least one year of relevant work experience is required. (1.0 is the best grade.) German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Life Sciences & Chemistry. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
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Get your APS certificate
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Anhalt University of Applied Sciences.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV. This programme also asks for internship.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 15 March to 15 July. Summer intake: apply 5 September to 15 January. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
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Plan the money
To study in Köthen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account, plus tuition of €1,160 per semester. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
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Visa and moving to Köthen
Once Anhalt University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Köthen, a city of about 24,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Molecular Biotechnology is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
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Other English-taught Master's at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences has 18 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anhalt University of Applied Sciences a public or private university?
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences?
IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 (CEFR C1). That is higher than most Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes: 0% ask for more and 81% for less.
When is the application deadline for Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 15 March to 15 July. For the summer semester, they apply 5 September to 15 January.
Does Molecular Biotechnology at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?
Yes: €1,160 per semester, plus the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.