Max Planck Schools

Germany

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Competitive, multi-stage

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include developmental and cognitive psychology, neuroscience, sociology, educational science, evolutionary biology, developmental and aging biology.

At least 3 / 4 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.

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Master SOP
Academic LOR
Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

	Typical Admission Schedule - Announcement	Typical Admission Schedule - Application Deadline	Typical Admission Schedule - Interviews	Typical Admission Schedule - Decision	Typical Admission Schedule - Entry April 1	Typical Admission Schedule - Entry October 1
Fall	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 30, 2026	N/A	N/A	N/A	Oct 1, 2026
Winter	N/A	N/A	Jan 1, 2026	Feb 1, 2026	N/A	N/A
Spring	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Apr 1, 2026	N/A

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).