Biology, Physics, Chemistry: An overview of all science degree programmes at private universities in Germany

Study Biology privately: All study programmes at a glance

For the subject area of biology, the number of degree programmes offered at private higher education institutions is comparatively high.

However, you will not find a pure Biology programme at private universities as you do at state universities. The closest thing to this is the Biochemistry and Cell Biology programme at Constructor University, the only private university with a biology programme. The course is taught in English but at 10,000 euros per semester the tuition fees are enormous compared to other private universities.

Beyond that, however, there are a number of degree programmes which are geared more towards applied biology, pharmacy and biotechnology. For example, the B.Sc. Biosciences at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.

Here are all degree programmes in the field of biology at private universities at a glance:

Study Chemistry privately: All study programmes at a glance

Focus on industrial chemistry & applied chemistry: studying chemistry at private universities in Germany.
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There is a manageable range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes for the subject area of chemistry at private universities.

There is no such thing as a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry as at state universities. Instead, most degree programmes focus on topics such as applied chemistry or business chemistry and engineering. Example: The B.Sc. in Economic Chemistry at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences.

The only university-based chemistry programme at a private university is currently the B.Sc. Chemistry and Biotechnology at Constructor University. At 10,000 euros per semester, the tuition fees are at the upper end of the price range compared to other private universities.

Here are all degree programmes in the field of chemistry at private universities at a glance:

Study physics privately at Constructor University

The only physics programme currently offered at a private university is the English-language B.Sc. Physics at the private Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) based in Bremen.

The full-time programme lasts 6 semesters and starts annually in the winter semester. A total of 180 ECTS are acquired.

The study programme is structured as follows:

• 1st academic year: Modern Physics, Classical Physics, Calculus and Elements of Linear Algebra I, Calculus and Elements of Linear Algebra II, Language, Electives
• 2nd academic year: Quantum Mechanics, Analytical Mechanics, Computational Physics, Statistical Physics, Electrodynamics, Advances Physics Lab I, Advances Physics Lab II, Advances Physics Lab III, Renewable Energy, Discrete Mathematics, Programming in Python, Language
• 3rd academic year: Internship/Start-Up, Specialisiation, Study Abroad Option, Community Impact Project, Big Questions, Bachelor Thesis and Seminar

The tuition fees are 10,000 euros per semester and 60,000 euros for the entire programme. In addition, there are living costs of 8,000 euros per year, making a total of an additional 24,000 euros.

The best study cities for a degree in natural sciences

Physics, chemistry and biology are currently offered by just 3 private universities in 3 study cities in Germany. Here is an overview of the cities of these universities:

Idstein: Idstein is a small university town in the Rheingau-Taunus district of southern Hesse, close to the state capital Wiesbaden. Practical: The region in and around Idstein is home to numerous industries and companies - so the job prospects are excellent. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is headquartered in Idstein and has a large network of partner companies, so students in Idstein have a wide range of internship partners to choose from. The main building of the university is located directly in the town centre on Limburger Straße.

Frankfurt am Main: Frankfurt am Main is a manageable city, but at the same time has an interesting metropolitan character with an international flair. In addition to the banking and real estate industries, the city also offers, for example, a lively media landscape and a well-positioned healthcare industry. The Provadis School of International Management and Technology is located in Frankfurt am Main.

Bremen: Bremen, as the capital of the federal state of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, has around 550,000 inhabitants and many sights to offer, such as the Roland statue as the city's focal point and landmark. In addition to the private Constructor University and the private APOLLON University of Health Care Management, Bremen also has the state University of Bremen to offer, for example. With over 30,000 students, Bremen is a thoroughly interesting city for Bachelor's and Master's students.