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M.Sc. Applied Sustainability

Bochum University of Applied Sciences Bochum

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  • Winter and summer
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  • 15 Dec
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About the programme

The Master of Science in Applied Sustainability at Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a full-time programme on the Central Campus Bochum, taught in German and English, with a start in the summer or winter semester. It is open to graduates whose bachelor's degree had nothing to do with sustainability. Sustainability is looked at as a whole, from the angles of the natural sciences, economics, engineering and the social sciences. You learn the principles and background of sustainability, explore approaches from sustainability science, and apply them in a project of your choice. For two semesters you take part in current research and transfer projects, such as electric velomobiles, repair culture or carbon sequestration. The programme is part of the Ruhr Master School, so you can choose extra elective modules at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Westphalian University of Applied Sciences.

Fields of study

Energy Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Applied Sustainability at Bochum University of Applied Sciences

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
B2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's degree course in Applied Sustainability is a qualified completion of a 7-semester Bachelor's degree course (210 credit points) or Diplom degree course in any degree programme at a state or state-recognised university with an overall grade of 2.5 (up to 2.59) or better.

Please note: Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Development at Bochum University of Applied Sciences or comparable degree programmes cannot enrol for Applied Sustainability. The Master's degree programme in Sustainable Development (opens in a new tab) is the right programme for them.

If you have completed a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credits, you can still easily enrol on the Master's degree programme in Applied Sustainability. You can achieve the missing 30 ECTS credits by completing the so-called "alignment credits", which do not necessarily have to be completed before the Master's programme. The aim of the credits is to make up for, broaden or deepen the competences of the undergraduate degree programme. The 30 credit points can be taken from the entire Bachelor's programme at Bochum University of Applied Sciences at the student's own discretion. The prerequisite is that the selected courses were not already part of the previous Bachelor's degree programme. Modules from the Bachelor's degree programme "Sustainable Development" that are also offered in the Master's degree programme "Applied Sustainability" but are taught at Master's level (e.g. Fundamentals of Sustainable Development, Sustainability-oriented Business Administration and Sustainable Economics) are also excluded.

A further requirement is proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language at level B2 (CEFR). The B2 level of English is proven, for example, by:

  • Highschool certificate (see Foreign languages, subject English, CEFR B2)
  • TOEFL (Internet based) with at least 72 points
  • IELTS (Academic English, face to face with oral component) best test): 5
  • TOEIC: 400 (listening) and 385 (reading)

Sufficient knowledge of the English language with certificates (English B2 CEFR must be noted) is also deemed to have been provided.

Other language certificates / language certificates and letters of reference are not recognised. Completed semesters abroad do not replace the language certificate / language certificate.

When completing an English-language degree programme (the Diploma Supplement serves as proof of language proficiency if "language of instruction: English" is noted), language proficiency is deemed to have been achieved.

International prospective students

As an international applicant, please note the German language skills required for this degree programme.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Applied Sustainability

Programme-specific documents

For Master's degree programs:

The final certificate and the subject and grade overview. No parts of the certificate may be missing.

In order to calculate your grade, uni-assist needs the grading system that your university used for your degree program. The grading system is usually on your subject and grade overview. If this is not the case on your certificates, you have two options:

  • Send a link to your university's website with information on the grading system to uni-assist,
  • or submit a PDF document with your university's official grading system. Simply upload the grading system to the uni-assist online portal.

Letter of motivation (for the Master's degree programs in architecture)

Proof of professional activity (for the Master's program Management for Engineering and Natural Sciences - Verbund)

Before applying for a Master's degree, please check whether you have achieved the required minimum grade. The grade from abroad can be converted using the "modified Bavarian formula" .

The following documents must also be uploaded for all applications:

the application form

a resume

Your national passport with your photo and personal details and the

Proof of the required language skills or confirmation of registration for the language test (the result must be available at the latest upon enrollment!)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Applied Sustainability at Bochum University of Applied Sciences

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Heike Dukatz

Room: C 0-16

Tel.: +49 234 3210092

Fax: +49 234 3214408

E-Mail: study(at)hs-bochum.de

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

322.4 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,548 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

semester fee is €317.40

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