Equivalence Check

If you have received your mat.-nat. Master’s degree (M.Sc.) outside of Germany, an equivalence check will be necessary.

In this case, please submit the following documents to the faculty via e-mail to promotion@biologie.uni-goettingen.de:

  • Master’s degree diploma
  • Transcript of records (bachelor and master studies)
  • Short summary of the master thesis, including statement on the duration and achieved credits
  • CV

Your documents must be reviewed and evaluated by the PhD Council. Therefore, please submit them no later than three months prior to your application. You will receive a signed certificate of equivalence.


Faculty of Biology and Psychology
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
37073 Göttingen
Dean: Prof. Dr. Rolf Daniel
Dean of Studies: Prof. Dr. Ernst Wimmer

Faculty Administration/Contact
Dr. Anke Schürer
Contact details, absence notes and appointment for advisory service

General administration
GAUSS Office