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M.Sc. Computational Engineering

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is a renowned research university located in the city of Bochum, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the highly regarded Computational Engineering program. This course combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and engineering to solve complex engineering problems using advanced computational methods. Students in the Computational Engineering program at RUB have access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty members who are at the forefront of research in the field. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy, where computational engineering skills are in high demand.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Computational Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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completion of your first degree programme in English (this means that ALL lectures must have been held in English)

TOEFL: minimum score paper-based 550, computer-based 215, internet-based 79; the TOEFL score must not be older than two years

IELTS (Academic): minimum score 6.0 (Overall Band Score)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Enrollment

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

Prerequisites

Students who apply for the Master of Science programme must have a Bachelor (or comparable) degree in either

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • a related engineering field

Applicants with a Bachelor degree in computer science, architecture or with an MBA degree will not be accepted.

Compared to the German rating system (according to which 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the lowest grade), you should have an average of at least 2.5. All foreign grades will be evaluated according to this system. In order to give you an idea what your chances are to be admitted to the programme the following rules of thumb can be applied:

  • in GPA-ratings (maximum grade 4.0, minimum grade to pass 2.0) you need at least an average of 3.3
  • in percentage-ratings (100% maximum, minimum grade to pass 40%), you need at least 75%
  • if your degree includes ratings like “first division”, “first division with distinction” etc., you should have at least earned one of the two best ratings

To be accepted to the programme at least one of the following requirements must be fulfilled:

  • completion of your first degree programme in English (this means that ALL lectures must have been held in English)
  • TOEFL: minimum score paper-based 550, computer-based 215, internet-based 79; the TOEFL score must not be older than two years
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum score 6.0 (Overall Band Score)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Computational Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Curriculum vitae

  • Qualifying academic degree certificates

If you have not finished your qualifying bachelor’s (or comparable) degree yet, please apply with your current transcript

of records and estimate the end of your study

  • Transcript of Records

If no information about your local grading system is included on your transcript of records, please provide additional

information

  • Proof of English language skills (one of the following documents):
  • TOEFL: minimum total score of 550 points for paper-based tests, 215 points for computer-based tests

or 79 points for internet-based tests

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.0
  • confirmation from your university that you have completed your first degree program in English

(all lectures and examinations must have been held in English)

  • High School Diploma

As a proof of your secondary school leaving certificate and your entrance qualification for your first academic degree.

If available: Please also include your pre-university certificate

  • Students from China: APS document
  • Optional: a personal statement describing your motivation to apply for the program
  • Optional: letter(s) of recommendation
  • Optional: other reference letters (e.g. from previous employers)
  • Optional: any further information that might be relevant

Please upload scanned copies of all your original documents. If the original documents are not in English or German, you have to add additional certified translations of your documents. A certified translation is a translation by a sworn translator.

All documents must be uploaded in one pdf-file in the order described above and with a maximum size of 10 MB. Please note that we do not accept any paper based application documents and that we do not processed applications submitted by e-mail, as well as un-assessable applications.

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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 Computational Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application procedure

step 1: signup and you will get confirmation mail click it

login and fill the application

personal details with photo

education details

work experiance

english test

upload all documents in pdf (10mb)

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Selection process

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Jörg Sahlmen, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

455 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,814 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Social fee: 323.62€ per semester

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 27 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.13

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 27 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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