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.
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Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 87
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
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)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Global Sustainability Econοmiсs 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.
03 November 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
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German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students 
