Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
Free
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Tuition fee
Free
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Göttingen, Germany
Campus location
Göttingen, Germany
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Neurosciences from University of Göttingen is divided into two segments. The first year comprises 36 weeks of lectures, tutorials, seminars, methods courses, and individually supervised research projects.  

Overview

At Neurosciences from University of Göttingen a very important aim of the study program includes social integration. The first study year ends with one written and two oral examinations which qualify for the Master’s thesis. The Master’s thesis can be waived for students who have passed these examinations with good or excellent results so that they can change to the three-year doctoral program directly.

Careers

The degree qualifies graduates for a professional career in neurosciences.

Accreditation

 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Neuroanatomy, Development
  • Physiology and Basic Statistics
  • Modelling, Autonomous Nervous System, Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology, Development, Neurogenetics
  • Sensory and Motor Functions
  • Clinical Neurosciences and Higher Brain Functions
  • Specialization Seminars and Tutorials

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
OR
5
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Göttingen, Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
Required

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
OR
5
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor in Biology, Medicine, Physics, or related fields
  • Proof of language proficiency required for the degree programme
  • Statutory declaration (Eidesstattliche Versicherung)  
  • CV with photo,
  • Transcript/marksheet,
  • Certificate/diploma for any completed course of studies for which the degree certificate has already been issued.
  • You can also upload GRE certificates if available. 
  • Contact data of two referees who will write letters of recommendation for you. 

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

Winter Semester Fee: €484.18

Summer Semester Fee: €484.18

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany
730 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The program cannot financially support MSc students with stipends. We encourage all applicants to actively search for possible individual funding opportunities.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Neurosciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based

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German Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-ACEH Scholarship of Excellence

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Government Scholarships Programme Paraguay BECAL-DAAD Master

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
Merit-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Sustainability Academy Scholarship

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International Sustainability Academy (ISA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Hinrich Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based

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SBW Berlin
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
992 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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