M.Sc. English 4 Semesters

Materials Science and Simulation

Ruhr-Universität Bochum Bochum, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

Bochum

Programme Start

October (winter semester)

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

Accepted proof of German: TestDaF with at least 16 points within one examination, DSH leve...

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Universitäten · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

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Non-EU / International

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Ruhr-Universität Bochum, an Universitäten in Bochum, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Simulation, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in October (winter semester). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Exclusively English-taught master's programmes require proof of English proficiency; accepted certificates are published on each degree programme page (no central minimum). Bilingual programmes require English B2 by enrolment - e.g. IT-Engineering B.Sc. requires an English B2 certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL at enrolment, and the Electrical Engineering M.Sc. specialisations offered in English require English B2 (CEFR).

German Language

Accepted proof of German: TestDaF with at least 16 points within one examination, DSH level 2 or 3, Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD II, ZOP or Goethe-Zertifikat C2, KDS or GDS from the Goethe-Institut, OeSD C1, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or the German part of the Feststellungspruefung.

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Application Periods

Semester

Entry: <ul> <li>Non-EU applicants: 15 March and 15 June for the following winter semester (we offer two deadlines with regard to different visa procedures)</li> <li>EU applicants: 15 September for the following winter semester</li> </ul>

Locations

Bochum

Subject Groups

Mechanical Engineering

Study Fields

Materialwissenschaften

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Ruhr-Universität Bochum welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Materials Science and Simulation in Bochum. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Ruhr-Universität Bochum's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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