Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Social Studies, Sciences, Mathematics, or Engineering, ideally with previously gained knowledge in Philosophy or History of Science and/or Logic, and History of Logiс.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 88
IELTS
min 6
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. History & Philosophy and Logic (HPS+Lοgiс) 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.
Write an essay for the application: About 5 pages and in English. The essay has to deal with a thematic or methodic key aspect of the study program and should also mention the personal interest in this particular aspect. The key aspects of the program are presented in the module description.
CV.
Certificates (language skills, Abitur/higher school certificate, bachelor's degree certificate, Transcript of Records). Please get in touch with the university if you receive your bachelor's degree certificate before the submission deadline.
01 October 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
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German Students 
Other EU Students 
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