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M.Sc. Materials Science and Simulation

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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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 Materials Science and Simulation program. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the properties and behavior of materials, as well as the tools and techniques used to simulate and analyze their performance. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, as well as opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and participate in cutting-edge research projects. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in materials science, engineering, and related fields.

Fields of study

Material Science(Engineering)
General Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Materials Science and Simulation at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Proof of English language skills:

Native English speaker

1.TOEFL: minimum score 550 points paper-based, 215 computer-based or 79 Internet-based; the TOEFL score must be sent to us directly from ETS after acceptance to the programme; institution code: 3580

2. IELTS: minimum score 6.0; the IELTS score must be sent to us directly from the testing centre after acceptance to the programme

3. Certificate proving that English has been language of instruction during the Bachelor’s programme

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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A Bachelor (B.Sc.) or comparable degree in one of the following or related disciplines:

Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Mathematics.

It is perfectly O.K. to apply before you have received your degree.

It is just that in case of a positive admission decision, this admission will be preliminary until you present your Bachelor’s certificate, which should happen latest during the enrolment procedure at the beginning of your starting semester. Please upload your current transcript of records as a placehold

Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Mathematics.

Academic achievement in the scope of at least 6 ECTS points in the subjects: material sciences, solid-state physics, physical chemistry or related subjects. All together, academic achievements of at least 30 ECTS points must be verified in these or comparable subjects. Furthermore additional academic achievements of at least 20 ECTS points must be verified in mathematics, numerical mathematics advanced programming language or other comparable subjects.

Adequate English language skills

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

A Bachelor (B.Sc.) or comparable degree in one of the following or related disciplines:

Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Mathematics.

Academic achievement in the scope of at least 6 ECTS points in the subjects: material sciences, solid-state physics, physical chemistry or related subjects. All together, academic achievements of at least 30 ECTS points must be verified in these or comparable subjects. Furthermore additional academic achievements of at least 20 ECTS points must be verified in mathematics, numerical mathematics advanced programming language or other comparable subjects.

Adequate English language skills

Students who have irrevocably failed the final exam of a master’s, bachelor’s or diploma degree at a university in one of the disciplines mentioned above cannot apply for the master’s course Materials Science and Simulation.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Materials Science and Simulation

Programme-specific documents

Passport size photo (a photo of you, not of your passport) (jpg)

Curriculum Vitae (pdf))

School leaving certificate (pdf)

Qualifying academic degree (pdf)

Subjects and grades (pdf)

Letter of motivation (free text, must be directly entered into the online form)

Non native English speakers: English language certificate (pdf) or certificate that English has been language of instruction during the bachelor’s programme

-TOEFL: minimum score 550 points paper-based, 215 computer-based or 79 internet-based; the TOEFL score must be sent to us directly from ETS; Institution code: 3580

-IELTS: Minimum score 6.0; the IELTS score must be sent to us directly from the testing centre.

Students from China, India, Vietnam: APS document (pdf)

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Materials Science and Simulation at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application procedure

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Jutta Kellermann, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

560 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

13,024 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

No tuition fees

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

2%

1 accepted out of 49 total applications

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

2.31

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

2.31

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.35

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 49 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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