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Study program
University
City

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Urban and Spatial Planning, Sustainability, Innovation Management, Digital Management
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
60
No. of places
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€ 2250 / € 4500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: September
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- Tuition fees is 9,000 € for EU and Turkey citizens, and 18,000 € for non-EU citizens.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
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:
- Architecture,
- Urban Design, Urban Planning, Urban Development,
- Geography,
- Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics,
- Sociology,
- Public Administration,
- Business Studies,
- Culture, Media, and Visual Arts Studies,
- Other related fields of study.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
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

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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 15 (German)March 15 (EU)March 15 (Non EU)
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
None
No. of places available:
60
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
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)?