
Max Planck Institute

Germany

Program Rank

9999

Program Name
PhD in Microbiology

Deadline
December 17th, 2025
Class Profile

Class Size
22

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$78,000 / year

Graduation Rate
88%

Job Placement
96%
Eligibility Criteria

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 3 years of bachelor degree.

Accepted fields include Infection biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular & Cell biology, Parasitology, Medical Biotechnology, Bioinformatics.
English Proficiency Tests
TOEFL
79

IELTS
6.5

Application Requirements
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Research Papers/Publications
Application Deadlines
| Round 1 | Application | Referee Submission | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Overall Cost
$54,000 / year
FAQs
- Who are typical recruiters? → Universities, biotech & pharma firms, research institutes globally.
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