- Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Applications can be made online only. Before starting the application procedure you should make sure that you have the following electronic documents at hand:

• 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)

All certificates have to be translated into English or German. Make sure to send in only scanned copies of original documents.

The original documents will be required when registering at the university. If the original documents are not in English or German language, you have to add additional certified translations, i.e. by a sworn interpreter.

When your application has been received by us, you will be informed by email. As soon as the admission committee has decided on your admission, you will again be notified immediately by email. Please understand that, in case you are rejected, we cannot return your application documents, as we do not charge any application fees. Additionally, no detailed reasons will be given in case of a rejection.