Overview

Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich provides an innovative, integrated PhD training program in Quantitative Biosciences that is international in outlook and brings together a range of diverse disciplines, from biochemistry and medicine to bioinformatics, experimental and theoretical (bio-)physics, and applied mathematics.

Features

Both student research projects and classroom teaching are highly interdisciplinary. The School is a joint initiative by leading scientists from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, the Helmholtz Center Munich and the Technical University Munich (TUM).

Quantitative Biosciences Munich receives funding through the second round of the German Excellence Initiative, which is designed to promote excellence and innovation in research and education at German universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Matlab
Python
R
Mathematical Methods in Life Science
Statistics
Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Building a CNN in Python from Scratch
Bayesian Statistics and Inference
AI with Matlab
Life Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry View 10 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants have to submit:

academic record (high school, Bachelor and Master’s certificates and transcripts)
2 letters of recommendation
2 brief essays – one describing the student’s prior research experience, the other describing the reasons for their interest in the QBM program and research goals
an indication of their specific research interests

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.

Living costs for München

1078 - 1689 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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