University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology
University of Greifswald · Department of Biology · Greifswald, Germany- Full time
- Greifswald campus
- English B2
Living, semester fees, APS, application and visa.
ordinary tuition
first enrolment
120 ECTS full time
planning point
German B2 too
Indian degree route
What is the University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
The University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology is a four-semester, 120 ECTS, full-time award in Germany. Its academic centre is infection biology, immunology, OMICs, data science, clinical research and advanced biomedical laboratory methods. This combination defines the course more precisely than the award title alone.
Core infection and immunology teaching leads into freely chosen advanced modules, with access to University Medicine, the Friedrich Loeffler Institute and the Helmholtz Institute for One Health. The page covers Winter 2027/28; use 15 July 2027 as a provisional working date because Greifswald has not official that later cycle. Greifswald lists no ordinary tuition, and the complete two-year planning case is INR 25.16 lakh before flights and housing deposits.
How much does University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology cost?
The full two-year planning total is EUR 22,763.00 plus APS, approximately INR 25.16 lakh for a self-funded student. It combines 24 months at Greifswald’s EUR 920 estimate, four semester contributions, one uni-assist application, the German visa fee and APS processing in India.
| Item | INR | Local currency | When it is due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, full programme | INR 0 | EUR 0 | No ordinary programme tuition listed |
| Living costs, 24 months | INR 24.23 lakh | EUR 22,080 | Budgeted at EUR 920 monthly |
| First semester contribution | INR 16,682 | EUR 152 | At first enrolment |
| Three later contributions | INR 41,815 | EUR 381 | At re-registration |
| APS processing | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | Before application |
| uni-assist application | INR 8,231 | EUR 75 | First application to one university |
| German national study visa | INR 8,231 | EUR 75 | At visa application |
| Full-programme planning total | INR 25.16 lakh | EUR 22,763.00 plus APS | Before flights and housing deposits |
The EUR 11,904 blocked account is the first twelve months of living money and is not added again. Flights, deposits, residence-permit charges and personal extras remain outside the total. Euro items use EUR 1 = INR 109.75, the ECB reference rate on 3 September 2026. APS is already priced in rupees; exchange spreads remain extra.
“Blocked bank account (“Sperrkonto”) in Germany with sufficient funds to cover the first year of studies”German Missions in India, study visa funding rule
The German Missions in India funding rule supports the blocked-account figure used here. The dated rupee conversion and its European Central Bank reference series are stated directly in the cost note above.
Greifswald separates the semester contribution from tuition. A new student currently pays EUR 152, while re-registration is EUR 127. Holding the present amounts across four semesters makes the arithmetic visible but doesn’t promise later fees will stay unchanged.
The University’s EUR 920 monthly estimate covers ordinary student living costs. It isn’t a spending cap. A private room, exchange-rate movement, travel or a long housing search can raise the cash needed before arrival.
APS is compulsory for an Indian qualification and uni-assist charges separately. A business or engineering graduate should also check whether the newer dMAT procedure affects the APS route, because a conditional test fee is not included in the headline total.
Can an Indian candidate for Infection Biology and Immunology meet University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology entry rules?
The starting requirement is a biology, biochemistry, human biology or similar bioscience award with sound molecular and biomedical foundations. Greifswald then checks the subject documentation listed below and English B2 and German B2. Recognition of a foreign award and academic admission remain separate decisions.
| Requirement | Published rule | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| award for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology (India) | a biology, biochemistry, human biology or similar bioscience award with sound molecular and biomedical foundations | Upload the award, full transcript and grading explanation |
| Bioscience background (India) | Biology, biochemistry, human biology or comparable preparation is expected | Mark the supporting bioscience background modules in the transcript |
| English (India) | B2 is required | Mark the supporting english modules in the transcript |
| German (India) | B2 is also listed by the current Infection Biology and Immunology course page | Mark the supporting german modules in the transcript |
| APS certificate (India) (India) | Required for candidates with Indian qualifications | Complete APS early enough to upload it through uni-assist |
| Language documentation (India) | English B2 and German B2 | Use a certificate accepted for this exact programme |
| GRE or GMAT (India) | No requirement is official | Do not use an optional score to cover missing academic documentation |
Audit the transcript against the subject rules for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology before ordering translations. Put every official condition in one row, name the matching Indian module, copy its credit value and attach the syllabus page that explains unfamiliar titles.
A simple self-check is matched subject credits divided by total bachelor’s credits, multiplied by 100. For example, 90 matched credits in a 180-credit award gives 50%. This comparison is only an organising tool because Greifswald, not the candidate, decides equivalence.
The official language position is English B2 and German B2. A medium-of-instruction letter should not be assumed to replace the exact certificate or level named for the Infection Biology and Immunology master’s.
Two checks that decide MSc Infection Biology and Immunology files
The award title is not the subject proof
A familiar award name can still hide a missing prerequisite for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology. Upload module descriptions whenever a transcript label does not clearly prove the official content.
International candidates use the external document check
A foreign qualification goes through uni-assist before Greifswald checks the subject requirements. Indian Infection Biology and Immunology candidates also upload APS. Formal forwarding and academic admission are separate decisions.
How should an Indian applicant apply for University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
Apply through uni-assist for Winter 2027/28 as one complete foreign-qualification file. The page uses 1 May to 15 July 2027, with 15 July 2027 marked as planning date; cycle pending. APS, transcript mapping and language evidence should be ready before the portal closes.
Applicants with foreign qualifications apply through uni-assist. Greifswald then performs the programme-level academic review.
| Start by | Task | Takes | Why this date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2027 | Complete APS | 90 days | The APS certificate must be available for the Indian file. |
| 30 May 2027 | Secure language evidence | 45 days | Meet English B2 and German B2 with accepted proof. |
| 04 Jul 2027 | Map programme eligibility | 10 days | Match the degree, subjects and language rule. |
| 14 Jul 2027 | Submit through uni-assist | 1 day | Complete the file before 15 July 2027. |
The allowances are Nbyula planning estimates, not processing times published by University of Greifswald.
The route has two hand-overs. Uni-assist checks formal foreign-qualification documents and forwards an eligible file. Greifswald then decides the subject match and admission result. A forwarded file isn’t an offer.
Request complete semester marksheets, the degree certificate, grading information and detailed module descriptions early. Names should remain consistent across the passport, university documents, APS certificate and uni-assist account.
The 15 July 2027 date is shown as planning date; cycle pending. Recheck the official international application page when the cycle opens, especially if the programme has local restriction or a shorter application window.
What jobs can follow University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
Greifswald connects MSc Infection Biology and Immunology with pharmaceutical research, clinical laboratories, medical technology, public research, authorities and doctoral study. The strongest inspectable documentation is advanced laboratory and OMICs work followed by a thesis in an infection, immunology or One Health research setting. Germany’s graduate residence route gives job-search time rather than a placement promise.
| Measure | Figure | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| official role direction | Pharmaceutical research, clinical laboratories, medical technology, public research, authorities and doctoral study | Official MSc Infection Biology and Immunology profile |
| Work documentation | Advanced laboratory and omics work followed by a thesis in an infection, immunology or one health research setting | Assessed Infection Biology and Immunology course work |
| Graduate job search | Up to 18 months | German graduate residence context |
| Infection Biology and Immunology placement result | No audited figure official | documentation limit |
The graduate residence period supports a search after study. Employment, pay and a later skilled-work permit remain separate decisions.
A graduate should present advanced laboratory and OMICs work followed by a thesis in an infection, immunology or One Health research setting as documentation of method, judgement and individual contribution. The award title alone cannot show what the Infection Biology and Immunology learner did within a group, laboratory or placement.
German ability can materially widen work options even on an English-taught award. Roles in pharmaceutical research, clinical laboratories, medical technology, public research, authorities and doctoral study still depend on the vacancy, professional recognition where applicable and the employer’s documentation requirements.
Who is University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology for, and who should avoid it?
The clearest match for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology already meets its academic and language conditions, wants specialist postgraduate study and can fund two years without expected wages. The wrong profile needs foundation teaching or a guaranteed placement. The profiles below make that boundary explicit.
| Verdict | Your background | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Strong fit | Prepared candidate for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology | The transcript already covers the named academic foundations. |
| Strong fit | Infection Biology and Immunology research candidate | The goal is assessed project, placement or thesis documentation. |
| Needs evidence | Candidate moving into Infection Biology and Immunology | Equivalence needs module-level proof, not a similar title. |
| Needs evidence | Infection Biology and Immunology candidate with a minimum-only budget | EUR 920 monthly leaves limited protection against housing and currency changes. |
| Do not shortlist | Candidate missing official foundations | A missing academic or language condition cannot be repaired after entry. |
| Do not shortlist | Infection Biology and Immunology candidate expecting guaranteed placement | No audited Infection Biology and Immunology placement rate or guaranteed employer route is official. |
A strong MSc Infection Biology and Immunology match can point from earlier modules to the advanced work on the official course profile without stretching module names.
A weak match uses employment history, certificates or the university name to cover missing academic preparation. Those additions can strengthen context but do not rewrite the transcript.
Cash planning must span the complete four-semester course. Paid student work can broaden experience, but it should not be needed to make the base living plan affordable.
A Infection Biology and Immunology shortlist becomes credible only after a module-level audit. Highlight relevant undergraduate study, total the associated credits and place the official syllabus beside each match. Do not count a module merely because one word overlaps. Its topics and assessment must support the claimed preparation. For Infection Biology and Immunology, this exercise is more informative than a broad percentage or an informal statement that the degrees are related.
Next describe the intended progression in plain language. Identify what the applicant can already do, what the Greifswald curriculum should add and what independent result will prove the change. The result might be a thesis, research task, field investigation, laboratory output or placement record, depending on the course. If the middle step remains vague, compare other programmes before submitting. Specific academic progression is the reason to accept the two-year cost and opportunity trade-off.
For Infection Biology and Immunology, also write a fallback outcome that does not depend on one employer or one city. Portable methods, documented individual contribution and clear technical communication make a safer target than a single job title. The comparison should reward that portability.
Should an Indian candidate for Infection Biology and Immunology shortlist University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
Shortlist MSc Infection Biology and Immunology only when the transcript clearly satisfies its subject threshold, the stated language level is achievable and all four semesters are funded. The return should be judged through advanced assessed work, not by assuming the university name guarantees employment.
The strongest reason to apply is the depth available in MSc Infection Biology and Immunology and the chance to leave with inspectable independent work. A prepared student can turn the course sequence into one coherent specialist story for later research or employment.
Two things are genuinely hard here. The current English page also lists German B2, so this is not an English-only option. Practical bioscience preparation matters, and local admission restriction means meeting the minimums does not secure a place. Greifswald also publishes no audited placement rate or salary distribution for this Infection Biology and Immunology route, so the career list cannot be treated as a promised return.
- MSc Infection Biology and Immunology is a four-semester, 120 ECTS full-time master's in Greifswald.
- The page describes Winter 2027/28 and treats 15 July 2027 as planning date; cycle pending.
- The published language position is English B2 and German B2.
- The complete two-year plan is EUR 22,763.00 plus APS, about INR 25.16 lakh, before flights and deposits.
- Applicants with Indian qualifications use uni-assist and need an APS certificate.
- The University publishes no audited programme placement rate or salary distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology tuition-free for Indian students?
Greifswald lists no ordinary tuition for this consecutive master's. A new student currently pays EUR 152 for the first semester and EUR 127 on later re-registration. With 24 months of living costs, APS, one uni-assist application and the visa fee, the two-year plan is about INR 25.16 lakh before flights and deposits.
What is the deadline for University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
The page uses 15 July 2027 for Winter 2027/28 and labels it as planning date; cycle pending. Applicants with foreign qualifications apply through uni-assist. Finish APS, language proof and the transcript map before submission, then confirm the live cycle on Greifswald's international application page when the portal opens.
Does University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology require GRE or GMAT?
No GRE or GMAT requirement is published for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology. Admission instead depends on a biology, biochemistry, human biology or similar bioscience degree with sound molecular and biomedical foundations, the programme's additional subject evidence and English B2 and German B2. An optional test score cannot replace missing university credits, APS, required language proof or a document named
Do Indian applicants need uni-assist for MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
Yes. Greifswald directs applicants with foreign educational qualifications to uni-assist. Uni-assist checks the formal documents before the University reviews programme-specific eligibility. Applicants with Indian qualifications also need APS. A successful formal check only forwards the file and should not be read as an academic admission decision.
Can I work in Germany after University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology?
An eligible graduate of a German university can apply for a residence permit of up to 18 months to seek skilled work. The federal information portal says graduates may work during that search period. This is time to find employment, not a placement promise or a guarantee of a particular salary.
Is University of Greifswald MSc Infection Biology and Immunology full time?
Yes. This page covers the standard full-time route over four semesters and 120 ECTS at the Greifswald campus. The programme centres on infection biology, immunology, OMICs, data science, clinical research and advanced biomedical laboratory methods. If the catalogue also permits part-time study, that calendar is not blended into this page's two-year costs, deadline planning or study sequence.
Sources
These sources support the programme, admission, cost, experience and immigration information used on this page.
Sources checked on September 4, 2026. The next intake covered here is Winter 2027/28; planning date; cycle pending.
| No. | Source | Evidence role |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | University of Greifswald, MSc Infection Biology and Immunology programme profile | Core programme evidence |
| 02 | University of Greifswald, current courses and degrees catalogue | Supporting external evidence |
| 03 | University of Greifswald, semester fees and contributions | Supporting external evidence |
| 04 | University of Greifswald, living-cost estimate | Supporting external evidence |
| 05 | University of Greifswald, international application route and 2026/27 deadlines | Supporting external evidence |
| 06 | University of Greifswald, accepted international language evidence | Supporting external evidence |
| 07 | APS India, graduate and postgraduate procedure | Supporting external evidence |
| 08 | Make it in Germany, 2026 study-visa finance requirement | Supporting external evidence |
| 09 | Make it in Germany, work after graduating | Supporting external evidence |
| 10 | European Central Bank, EUR to INR reference rate | Supporting external evidence |
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