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Bayreuth, Germany
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Academic Eligibility
Requires a school-leaving certificate equivalent to the German Abitur. Foreign diplomas are evaluated through uni-assist for equivalency; if not accepted, applicants may need to attend a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung before enrolling.
Application Process
Apply online via uni-assist (for most international applicants) or directly through the university’s portal for some programs.
Admission types vary:
Open-admission: No formal selection—simply apply and enroll within deadlines if you meet entry criteria.
Aptitude-based: Involves submitting a CV, competency presentation, and may include interviews along with transcript evaluation.
Numerus clausus (NC): Competitive entry based on final grades and available seats; apply via hochschulstart.de in parallel.
Language Requirements
German proficiency (primarily CEFR B2–C1, or TestDaF/DSH as required by program).
Some hybrid or international programs may require English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
Know moreClose ties between students and faculty (approximate 43:1 student-to-staff ratio, better than German average ~65:1).
Integrated startup ecosystem via the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Open Innovation Lab, and strong regional collaboration in Upper Franconia.
QS World University Rankings 2026: #448 globally; ranked #73 in Western Europe and #318 in sustainability. THE Young University Ranking 2021: #45 worldwide among universities under 50 years old. CHE Ranking: top marks in student support, especially during the first year.
Positioned at #318 worldwide and #19 in Germany on the QS Sustainability Rankings, reflecting the university’s strong environmental and social commitment .
Prof. Franz X. Bogner became the first German biology educator to receive this prestigious U.S. STEM didactics award for his contributions to environmental education.
Developed a groundbreaking AI method for analyzing liquid and soft matter, demonstrating cutting-edge materials science and computational research.
A team led by Prof. Josef Breu engineered a hydrogel integrated with ultrathin nanosheets and UV-curable polymer chains. It uniquely combines high mechanical strength with self-healing properties, marking a breakthrough in biomimetic materials.
Developed by Bayreuth’s experts in macromolecular chemistry (Prof. Seema Agarwal and Josef Breu), this innovative biodegradable polymer coating is a promising alternative to traditional plastic packaging, reducing microplastic pollution and enabling industrial composting.
Led by Prof. Leonid Ionov, researchers developed a novel bioprinting system capable of producing aligned fibrous hydrogels for biomedical tissue engineering—opening new avenues in regenerative medicine and organ fabrication.
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