There is no application fee. Students must only pay a semester fee (around €300 per semester) which also covers the free use of local public transрοrt.
Explore religion from interdisciplinary perspectives! The MA in Religious Studies at Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s renowned Center for Religious Studies (CERES)—one of Europe’s largest research centers in this field—offers an exceptional academic experience. The program invites students to critically analyze the historical and contemporary role of religion in society and its intersections with politics, economy, law, and education. Taught by an international team of experts, this research-driven program is ideal for students seeking a profound and scientific understanding of religion.
Requirements
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
TOEFL pBT
min 550
TOEFL ITP
min 88
TOEFL CBT
min 230
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) / max C2 Proficiency (CPE)
IELTS
min 6
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test
Application:
directly at university
Location
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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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