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MARestricted admission
Master
Duration
3 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (350 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Development Management
Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is a renowned research university located in the city of Bochum, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the highly regarded Development Management program. This course focuses on the management and implementation of development projects in various sectors, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Students in the Development Management program at RUB gain a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in international development, and are equipped with the skills to make a positive impact in the field. With its strong emphasis on practical experience and interdisciplinary learning, the program prepares students for successful careers in the global development sector.
Fields of study
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
How to apply
Channeldirect
Modeonline
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Development Management at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
English language
IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
Public info
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English minimum requirements: TOEFL: 79-80 points internet-based (equivalent to 213 points computer-based or 550 paper-based) or IELTS: band 6
Prerequisites
- BA or degree (or equivalent) in political science, social science, law, economics or geography or in other subjects related to the planning and evaluation of development programmes and projects with a mark of at least "second class, upper division" or its equivalent
- Certified experience related to the management of development programs and projects, either practical work experience of more than four weeks or academic experience in research and teaching at an institution of higher education. DAAD-EPOS scholarship candidates have to prove at least two years' career experience in a relevant field; preference is given to candidates whose employers offer a reintegration guarantee.
- Minimum certified proficiency in written and spoken English: TOEFL (79-80 iBT) or IELTS (Band 6.0)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Development Management
Programme-specific documents
Required documents
Personally signed letter of application describing the motivation of your application.
DAAD-EPOS candidates applying for more than one DAAD-EPOS postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses) have to submit the same motivation letter to all programmes explaining their choice of courses and prioritisation.
A Curriculum Vitae in reverse chronological order without any unexplained gaps (please use the Europass CV tool ).
Higher education degree certificate(s) and full transcript(s) of records, including an explanation of the grading system of all previous studies. Certified translations are required if original documents are not available in English or German.
School leaving certificate that shows all single marks and entitles the candidate to study at a recognized institution of higher education in the home country.
Language certificate(s) as proof of the level of proficiency in English (IELTS or TOEFL, institutional TOEFL not accepted) and (if applicable) German at the time of the application.
Evidence of current and former employment or any other relevant practical experience. At least evidence for the last two years of professional career shall be provided.
DAAD-EPOS candidates need to submit certificate(s) of employment from the employer(s) showing at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor's degree.The certificate of employment from the current employer should, if possible, include a guarantee of re-employment after returning to the home country.
Two recommendation letters of current date, one academic and one professional, both including the official letterhead of the institution, the signature of the referee, and the official stamp.
DAAD-EPOS candidates must submit one recommendation letter of their current employer.
Copy of passport or identity card.
Passport size photo.
DAAD-EPOS candidates need to submit the following additional documents:
Completed and signed DAAD checklist
Completed DAAD application form .
Please take care of a good readability of all submitted documents and label the files according to their category (e.g. "letter of motivation", "CV", "academic letter of recommendation", etc.).
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Development Management at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
Application procedure
If your online application is successful, you will receive a control sheet with your applicant number via email. You can use this applicant number to find out about the status of your application in the Admissions Infoportal.
After submitting your online application, you must upload your documents to the Infoportal of the Admissions Office.
The Admissions Office will then check your application.
You will receive all further information (e.g. incomplete documents, acceptance to the study place) via the Infoportal of the Admissions Office.
Application quick facts
Apply via
direct
Mode
online
Application fee
0 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Dr Tobias Thürer, Universitätsstraße 105, 44789 Bochum
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
350 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,604 – 12,604 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
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