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Global Sustainability Economics, Master 1 subject

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
    Next deadline

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About the programme

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Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
Modeonline
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Global Sustainability Economics, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

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.

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
0
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yes

not mandatory

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Not required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Not required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
GMAT
Not required

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

  • Qualifications in economics
  • solid foundations in mathematics & statistics
  • English language proficiency
  • strong communication skills

This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects

  • Economics
  • Economic Science
  • Business Administration
  • related degree programs with a focus on economics or sustainability (e.g., Development Studies, International Economics, Sustainability Studies)
  • Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS)
  • 40 ECTS in economics, or
  • 20 ECTS in economics and 20 ECTS in sustainability-related subjects
  • 15 ECTS in mathematics/statistics
  • Note that if you do not fulfill all these requirements (i.e., you are missing 5 or 10 ECTS in economics, mathematics, or statistics) you can still apply. If you are admitted to the program, you should then complete the missing ECTS in the first semester.
  • Proof of English language skills of at least level B2, as evidenced by the German Abitur certificate, by completion of a fully English-taught bachelor’s degree program, or by international examinations (TOEFL iBT score of at least 87 points or equivalent qualification)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Global Sustainability Economics, Master 1 subject

Programme-specific documents

Copy of your passport

For bilingual and German-taught degree programs: A Proof of your successfully passed German language test as a scan of the original

Accepted language certificates are listed here.

School report as a scan of the original and a certified translation (German or English)

University degree certificate and transcript of records or a list of subjects and grades as a scan of the original and a certified translation (German or English)

If applicable, proof of passing the university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) as a scan of the original and a certified translation (German or English)

If applicable, an assessment test as a scan of the original

APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India)

Please note that collective APS for other universities are not accepted!

If applicable, a proof of other language skills (e.g. English)

Additional documents on course content, e.g module handbook/module descriptions/syllabus for your bachelor's degree program

The accepted language certificates may vary depending on the degree program; for further information, please check the website of the degree program or the instructions in the online application.

Please do not upload any CVs, letters of motivation, photos and letters of recommendation.

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 Global Sustainability Economics, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application quick facts

Apply via

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

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Dean’s Office of the Faculty of

Management and Economics

GD 03/219

Universitätsstraße 150

44780 Bochum

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

390.65 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,686 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees except a regular social contribution fee per semester apply.

This social contribution fee gives you access to free public transport across all of Germany and covers administrative costs.

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