Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably with a dissertation, in a discipline of relevance to RePIC, that gives them access to a master's degree program and demonstrable experience in themes related to redesigning of post-industrial cities and design-related backgrounds, including but not limited to the following fields:
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Applicants who are either nationals of countries deemed by ePIC Partner Institutions to be English-speaking, or hold a bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification which was taught entirely in English will normally be assumed to have met RePIC language requirements.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Рrοgram] 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 31 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC) [Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Рrοgram]
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 8 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 8 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test
No. of places available:
60
Application Documents
Applications must include the following documents:
A copy of your passport.
A certified copy of the Diploma (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached) and, if available, of the Diploma Supplement. In case a bachelor’s degree has not yet been handed out to an applicant, a declaration from the relevant authorities that the requirements of a bachelor's degree have been satisfied must be submitted instead.
Certified copies of academic transcripts (if this document is not in English, an official translation should be attached).
A Curriculum Vitae in English.
Official proof of language abilities, where applicable.
A structured motivation letter describing their specific interest in the RePIC program and their envisaged contributions to the program. The motivation letter should address the following structure:
Why do you want to join the RePIC study program and which specialization track do you prefer (200 words, single-spaced)?
What is your disciplinary background/expertise and how does it match the disciplinary requirements of RePIC (200 words, single-spaced)?
What are the major challenges of post-industrial cities you like to focus on in RePIC (250 words, single-spaced)?
What do you expect from the RePIC study program (100 words, single-spaced)?
What kind of profession/career path are you aiming for after RePIC (150 words, single-spaced)?
Location
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