International Graduate School of Neuroscience
Requirements
For the PhD program, applicants must hold a Master’s, Diploma, or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology, or other related fields and must have completed an experimental thesis. Medical students must hold the equivalent of an MD.
Competition for the available positions is strong. To be considered for the program, the final grade of the obtained degree must be equivalent to or better than “good” (Note 1.7 – Gut) in the German educational system. The following information for selected countries and regions gives an indication of grade levels.
The minimum level of country specific requirements for applicants who wish to apply for the international program at the IGSN is:
- Eastern Europe: minimum grade of 5.0/6.0
- India: minimum grade 75% or GPA 7.5/10 with NET/CSIR; applications from IITs and the IIS are especially welcome.
- Pakistan: minimum 75% or GPA 3.8/5.0
- China: minimum 80% or GPA 3.2/4.0 (applicants from China will require official certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle at the German embassy in Beijing)
Fluency in English is a prerequisite. While knowledge of German is welcome, it is not essential. All courses, lectures, and seminars at the IGSN are conducted in English.
Selected candidates must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English. To document proficiency, completion of a “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) or a test by the “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS) is strongly advised. A test is not required if:
- You are a native English speaker,
- Your entire education was conducted in English,
- You have studied for at least six months at an English-speaking school or university, or
- You can provide evidence of proficiency in another way.
Applicants meeting these criteria are encouraged to submit their application to join our vibrant international research community.