Overview

With more than a million scientifically described species, insects form the largest group of organisms on earth. As an emerging interdisciplinary research area, insect biotechnology explores insects as well as insect-associated micro- and macroorganisms as newly emerging bioresources for medicine, plant protection, pharmacy, industrial food and biotechnology.

Program Learning Outcomes

During your studies you will work intensively on the systematics and ecology of insects, acquire specific scientific and technical knowledge and learn about various methodical research approaches in order to investigate insects and their associated organisms as a new resource for food and luxury food, enzymes and bioactive natural products and finally to refine fully-developed products.

The Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources program from Justus Liebig University Giessen stands out with its strong emphasis on research and practical relevance and as well as with a high level of interdisciplinary approaches and projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioprocess Engineering

Biostatistics and Experimental Design

Entomology

Food Technology

Integrated Pest Management

Natural Product Discovery Platforms

Natural Product Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gießen, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS-points in one of the following scientific fields:

Agricultural Sciences

Biology

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Food Chemistry

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

As a public university, JLU Giessen does not charge tuition fees. students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 300 EUR

Living costs

Gießen

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Gießen

Funding

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