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Master Lasers and Photonics

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Nov
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About the programme

Lasers and Photonics (M.Sc.) at Ruhr University Bochum is taught completely in English. The subjects include optics, optoelectronics, laser applications, laser metrology and ultrashort laser physics. Besides lectures, your plan of study can include laboratory projects in laser labs, conference participation and programming courses, and the large number of electives lets you shape your own profile. The programme mentions small classes, personal advising and the chance to join research projects. German courses for international students taken at the university's Language Centre can count as modules toward your degree, so you can build language skills alongside your subject.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Physics(Natural Sciences)
Chemistry(Natural Sciences)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master Lasers and Photonics at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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Language requirements

Please be aware that only IELTS academic (min 6.0), TOEFL iBT (min 85) or UNIcertII are approved for the admission process.

If you do not manage to upload the required language certificate while the application portal is open, your application will be considered incomplete and excluded from the application process. This also includes language certificates with a score that was too low.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Applicants must have completed at least six semesters (three years) of university studies and hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or similar

Not required

Tests and documents

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

Yes

Optinal

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

Previous studies

An application is only possible if you have finished your bachelor’s degree within the time the application portal is open.

Qualified are students who have completed at least 6 semesters (three years) of university studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or similar.

English language skills

  • Qualified are students who have completed at least 6 semesters (three years) of university studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or similar.
  • We consider applications of candidates be able to provide their final degree certificate up to two weeks prior to the official start of the semester.
  • Please be aware that IELTS academic (min 6.0), TOEFL iBT (min 85) or UNIcertII are approved for the admission process.
  • Oxford Test of English (min 120) and PTE Academic (min 55) may be considered equivalent qualification.
  • German Abitur certificate may be submitted as a proof of language level as long as it states the language proficiency level achieved.
  • Should you not manage to upload the required language certificate while the application portal is open, your application will be considered incomplete and excluded from the application process. This also includes language certificates with a score that was too low.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master Lasers and Photonics

Programme-specific documents

Mandatory documents

(if one or more of the mandatory documents are missing, your application will be rejected):

Your transcript of records

A proof of English language proficiency (IELTS academic (min 6.0), TOEFL iBT (min 85), UNIcertII, Oxford Test of English (min 120), PTE Academic (min 55) or German Abitur certificate)

For applicants from China, Vietnam and India: APS certificate

Please keep in mind that your qualifying academic degree certificate (e.g. bachelor’s degree certificate) is necessary for enrolment.

If you have not finished your qualifying bachelor’s (or comparable) degree at the time of application, please apply with your current transcript of records and estimate the end of your study.

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

Optional documents

(in order for us to get a complete impression of you, we would appreciate it if you also submit additional documents):

CV

Letters of Recommendation

Motivation letter

Rank Certificate

Confirmation of scholarship

All documents have to be submitted in one PDF file with a maximum size of 10 MB.

This programme applies directly to the university. 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 Master Lasers and Photonics at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application procedure

Selection process

1. You will re­cei­ve an ad­mis­si­on or re­jec­tion at la­test 3 weeks after the ap­p­li­ca­ti­on dead­line. With the let­ter of ad­mis­si­on you can apply for a visa, book flights and start look­ing for ac­com­mo­da­ti­on. Plea­se also note that the ad­mis­si­on is not equi­va­lent to the en­rol­ment in the uni­ver­si­ty. Ad­mis­si­on means that you are fit­ting our re­qui­re­ments and are al­lowed to enrol to the uni­ver­si­ty (ma­tri­cu­la­ti­on). The en­rol­ment takes place just be­fo­re you start your stu­dies.

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

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

Complexity

Medium

Address

Marcel Lenz, 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

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 41 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 41 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 41 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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