Max Planck Schools

Germany

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Competitive, multi-stage

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Natural science, Engineering, Mathematics.

At least 2.3 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 6 years of bachelor degree.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
80
IELTS
6.5

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 0

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Master SOP
Academic LOR
Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

	Application Period
Fall	Dec 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

There is no application fee. Matter to Life offers full funding for up to five years (scholarship covering living costs, tuition, possible health insurance subsidy and material costs in Master's phase; PhD phase via contract according to local wage agreement). University semester contributions are approx. EUR 400 (Göttingen) and EUR 170 (Heidelberg).