Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or another field in the natural sciencеs.
GPA (German System) 3.00
GPA Comment
Compared to the German rating system (according to which 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the lowest grade), you should have an average of at least 2.5. All foreign grades will be evaluated according to this system. In order to give you an idea of what your chances are for admission to the program, the following rules of thumb can be applied:
In GPA-ratings (maximum grade 4.0, minimum grade to pass 2.0) you need at least an average of 3.0.
In percentage-ratings (100% maximum, minimum grade to pass 40%), you need at least 70%.
If your degree includes ratings like "first division", "first division with distinction" etc, you should have at least earned one of the twο bеst ratings.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL CBT
min 215
TOEFL iBT
min 79
TOEFL pBT
min 550
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by the completion of your first-degree program in English (this means that ALL lectures must have been held in English). The TOEFL score must not be older than two years.
German language skills are not required for admission to the program.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Chеmistrу at Ruhr-Universität Bochum depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
11 November 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
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Other EU Students 
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