Max Planck Schools

Germany

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, genetics, linguistics, mathematics, neurobiology, neuroimaging, neurology, neurophysics, philosophy, physics, psychiatry, psychology.

At least 3.0 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
5.5
TOEFL
72

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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Degree Certificate
Resume
Personal Statement
Academic LOR
Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

	Annual
Fall	Dec 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

No tuition fees; admission includes full funding for up to five years. Initial phase candidates receive a scholarship and possible subsidy for health insurance and material costs; successful candidates then receive a contract (TVöD/TV-L, E 13) for the second phase. No application fee specified in official sources.