{"id":1899,"date":"2018-06-24T18:11:29","date_gmt":"2018-06-24T16:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.izn-frankfurt.de\/master\/application\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:37:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:37:23","slug":"application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.izn-frankfurt.de\/en\/master\/application\/","title":{"rendered":"Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\">[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;30px&#8221;]Application for the academic year 2026\/27\u00a0 now is closed<\/p>\n<h3>Application for the academic year 27\/28 will be Jan 2 &#8211; March 15, 2027<\/h3>\n<p>Please apply for the program during the application period via the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.uni-assist.de\/\">uni-assist online application portal<\/a><br \/>\nMake sure to choose the correct Winter Semester .<\/p>\n<p>The online application is sufficient, regardless of whether the Bachelor&#8217;s degree was obtained in Germany or abroad.[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;General requirements&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent in a biomedical, bioscience, other natural sciences, mathematical or psychological field.<\/li>\n<li>In case the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application, you can still apply if you provide:\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of matriculation<\/li>\n<li>A detailed certificate of the present status of your studies (= transcript of records) and the anticipated date of completion of the bachelor program.<\/li>\n<li>In addition you must have achieved 144 credit points in the bachelor program (referring to a Bachelor&#8217;s degree with a total number of 180 CP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language on B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g.:\n<ul>\n<li>TOEFL (ibT) minimum 87<\/li>\n<li>IELTS minimum 6.0<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor thesis written in English<\/li>\n<li>An at least one-year-long study or occupational stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although almost every German speaks some English, a working knowledge of German is essential for daily private activities. Thus taking German courses is highly recommended.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Necessary documents for application&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor certificate<\/li>\n<li>Transcript of records<\/li>\n<li>University entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur, A-levels, High-School Diploma, Baccalaureat)<\/li>\n<li>CV in English including information of special interests, skills and talents that qualify you for the program.<\/li>\n<li>Letter of motivation in English explaining why you have applied for this program and that also covers your previous experience in the field of neuroscience (maximum two pages, 12pt, line spacing 1.5).<\/li>\n<li>Signed declaration that the letter of motivation was prepared independently and without external help (e.g., ChatGPT)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of English language skills (to be submitted latest with the start of the Master&#8217;s program)<\/li>\n<li>A <a title=\"statement previous Master examinations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-frankfurt.de\/146862735\/Erkl%C3%A4rung_INS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">statement<\/a> that you did not finally fail in another Master\/Diploma degree program or that the decision on such a procedure is not pending.<\/li>\n<li>A valid email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Additional documents&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;smallp&#8221;]<strong>To be provided by applicants from Vietnam, China, India<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>APS certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional requirements for applicants with a non-German Bachelor<\/strong><br \/>\nIn case the original documents (Bachelor&#8217;s degree, transcript of records, university entrance qualification) are not in English, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/assemble-your-documents\/certified-copies-and-translations\/#c2078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certified translations<\/a> in German or English must be uploaded in addition to the originals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Additional optional documents (non essential)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommendation letter(s)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of German language skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Further documents needed?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Please also check thoroughly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/assemble-your-documents\/educational-certificates\/\">uni-assist page for further documents needed<\/a>, e.g., your university&#8217;s grading system.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Selection of students&#8221; style=&#8221;rounded&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;hidden&#8221;]A selection committee will evaluate your application.<\/p>\n<p>The overall evaluation grade results from 51% grade in your Bachelor&#8217;s degree, 30% motivation letter, 19% CV<\/p>\n<p>You will be informed whether you will get admission by <b>end of May.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Rejection notifications are issued before the start of the winter semester.<\/p>\n<p>Following your selection further information concerning the courses and additional facilities in Frankfurt will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please note<\/b>: International students may have to apply for <b>a student visa<\/b> at their respective German embassy before entering Germany. Please inform yourself in time about the visa requirements that may apply to you.<\/p>\n<p>You also will have to provide evidence of sufficient<b> health insurance<\/b>.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3>Selection of students<\/h3>\n<p>A selection committee will evaluate your application.<br \/>\nThe overall evaluation grade results from 51% grade in your Bachelor&#8217;s degree, 30% motivation letter, 19% CV<br \/>\nYou will be informed whether you will get admission by <b>end of May.<\/b><br \/>\nRejection notifications are issued before the start of the winter semester.<br \/>\nFollowing your selection further information concerning the courses and additional facilities in Frankfurt will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please note<\/b>: International students may have to apply for <b>a student visa<\/b> at their respective German embassy before entering Germany. Please inform yourself in time about the visa requirements that may apply to you.<\/p>\n<p>You also will have to provide evidence of sufficient<b> health insurance<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden&#8221;]\n<h3><strong>General requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants must hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent in a biomedical, bioscience, other natural sciences, mathematical or psychological field.<\/li>\n<li>In case the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application, you can still apply if you provide:\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of matriculation<\/li>\n<li>A detailed certificate of the present status of your studies (= transcript of records) and the anticipated date of completion of the bachelor program.<\/li>\n<li>In addition you must have achieved 144 credit points in the bachelor program (referring to a Bachelor&#8217;s degree with a total number of 180 CP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language on B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g.:\n<ul>\n<li>TOEFL (ibT) minimum 87<\/li>\n<li>IELTS minimum 6.0<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor thesis written in English<\/li>\n<li>An at least one-year-long study or occupational stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although almost every German speaks some English, a working knowledge of German is essential for daily private activities. Thus taking German courses is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<h3>Necessary documents for application<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor certificate<\/li>\n<li>Transcript of records<\/li>\n<li>University entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur, A-levels, High-School Diploma, Baccalaureat)<\/li>\n<li>CV in English including information of special interests, skills and talents that qualify you for the program.<\/li>\n<li>Letter of motivation in English explaining why you have applied for this program and that also covers your previous experience in the field of neuroscience (maximum two pages, 12pt, line spacing 1.5).<\/li>\n<li>Signed declaration that the letter of motivation was prepared independently and without external help (e.g., ChatGPT)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of English language skills (to be submitted latest with the start of the Master&#8217;s program)<\/li>\n<li>A <a title=\"statement previous Master examinations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-frankfurt.de\/146862735\/Erkl%C3%A4rung_INS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">statement<\/a> that you did not finally fail in another Master\/Diploma degree program or that the decision on such a procedure is not pending.<\/li>\n<li>A valid email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional documents to be provided by applicants from Vietnam, China, India<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>APS certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional optional documents (non essential)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommendation letter(s)<\/li>\n<li>Proof of German language skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Please note the additional requirements for applicants with a non-German Bachelor<\/h3>\n<p>In case the original documents (Bachelor&#8217;s degree, transcript of records, university entrance qualification) are not in English, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/assemble-your-documents\/certified-copies-and-translations\/#c2078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certified translations<\/a> in German or English must be uploaded in addition to the originals.<\/p>\n<p>Please also check thoroughly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-assist.de\/en\/how-to-apply\/assemble-your-documents\/educational-certificates\/\">uni-assist page for further documents needed<\/a>, e.g., your university&#8217;s grading system.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Selection of students<\/h3>\n<p>A selection committee will evaluate your application.<\/p>\n<p>The overall evaluation grade results from 51% grade in your Bachelor&#8217;s degree, 30% motivation letter, 19% CV<\/p>\n<p>You will be informed whether you will get admission by <b>end of May.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Rejection notifications are issued before the start of the winter semester.<\/p>\n<p>Following your selection further information concerning the courses and additional facilities in Frankfurt will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please note<\/b>: International students may have to apply for <b>a student visa<\/b> at their respective German embassy before entering Germany. 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