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Official website
www.dkfz.de/en/index.htmlGermanyQS #10 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
German Cancer Research Center
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is a leading public research institution in Germany, dedicated to cancer research. Established in 1990, it is located in Heidelberg and is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. The DKFZ is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, combining basic and clinical research to advance cancer treatment and prevention. It houses over 2,500 employees, including scientists, doctors, and support staff, and is a major contributor to the scientific community in Germany and beyond.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #10 · 2023Times #12 · 2023US News #15 · 2023Shanghai #10 · 2022
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
The German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg offers an urban, intimate academic environment with a strong focus on research and a sporty, residential community vibe.
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
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Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Central European
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
89% placement rate
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Student Life
2,500 students (500 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Climate: Central European
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Located in Heidelberg, the center hosts approximately 2,500 students, providing a close-knit community within a historic and culturally rich city setting.
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Application Insider
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer
Applications are accepted from May to July for the Winter semester and November to January for the Summer semester, with a high placement rate of 89% post-graduation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer