Biotechnology

full time

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor
Degree

6 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

Jena

Location

September 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

September 2025 (EU), September 2025 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Biotechnology

Focus

Bioprocess Control Technology, Biomaterials / Materials, Technical Microbiology / Organic Products, Process Analysis, Biochemistry, Bio-Process Engineering / Fermentation Technology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Cell Culture Technology

Annotation

Biotechnology is one of the key sectors of the 21st century with great growth potential and diverse professional development opportunities. The interdisciplinary graduates of the Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology can take on tasks such as the biotechnological production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels and food, support environmental biotechnological processes and work with biosensors and bio-instruments. Are you still undecided about your choice of degree programme? Our Engineering orientation year for technical degree courses is designed specifically to help technology enthusiasts decide on the right degree course. Find out more at:

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Entrance qualification for general OR subject-restricted higher education OR higher education at a university of applied sciences Prospective students should have a strong interest in the natural sciences, especially biology and chemistry, and a high degree of enthusiasm for technical issues. The choice of a science profile in the baccalaureate level is recommended. Good previous knowledge of the English language facilitates the reception of textbooks and specialised publications. A positive attitude towards numbers and equations is essential for understanding, especially the engineering aspects of the course.

Lecture period

  • 01.04.2024 - 13.07.2024
  • 13.10.2025 - 07.02.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    May vary for specific courses.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    The application deadline may vary for some degree courses. Please see the website of the University of Applied Sciences Jena for information about the specific deadline for your desired course of study: If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact: international(at)eah-jena.de

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    The application deadline may vary for some degree courses. Please see the website of the University of Applied Sciences Jena for information about the specific deadline for your desired course of study: Please apply via If you have any questions regarding admission, please contact: international(at)eah-jena.de

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.05.2025 - 30.09.2025

    Application: online Enrolment: by post

Languages of instruction

Main language

German