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Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is a renowned institution in Germany, known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The Computer Science department at RUB offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, from theoretical foundations to practical applications. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and have opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects. The university fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging interdisciplinary work and partnerships with industry leaders. Graduates from RUB's Computer Science program are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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What you need to apply for Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
Proof of English language skills at the level of at least C1 CEFR
IELTS Academic (7.0 total score or higher)
TOEFL iBT (100 score or higher)
Upon request, the Examination Committee may allow other proof of English language proficiency in individual cases.
CAE C1 Advanced B (193 points or higher),
CAE C2 Proficiency C (200 points or higher),
for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from universities separately determined by the examination board, if the language of instruction was English or your studies were bilingual and one of the languages of instruction was English.
If a degree has not yet been obtained at the time of application, an application can be made if at least 120 credit points have been earned in the bachelor’s program according to the study plan for the application in a six-semester bachelor’s program and at least 150 credit points in a seven-semester bachelor’s program.
In that case, instead of the transcript, a certificate issued by the university showing all examination achievements up to that point and showing an average grade must be submitted.
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A short letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) outlining the reasons for the application.
The areas of computer science that are of particular interest should be emphasized,
as well as any existing knowledge in these areas.
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at least 6 semesters with a total of 180 CP with at least 50 CP from the following areas of the fundamentals of computer science, whereby the contents must be equivalent to the respective modules of the B.Sc. Computer Science at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum:
Computer Science 1, 12 ECTS
Computer Science 2, 8 ECTS
Computer Science 3, 8 ECTS
Software Engineering, 5 ECTS
The completed Bachelor’s degree must have at least 18 CP from the field of fundamentals of mathematics
Computer Engineering 1, 5 ECTS
Computer Networks, 5 ECTS
Operating Systems, 5 ECTS
Database Systems, 7 ECTS
What to prepare for your application to Computer Science
Proof of English language skills at the level of at least C1 CEFR
Certificate and official transcript of records with stated average grade of the completed bachelor’s degree program as well as corresponding module descriptions (syllabus) in English or German.
The institutional e-mail addresses of two university teachers who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation.
An optional sample of the student’s own academic work can be submitted with the application such as a published or not yet submitted research paper, the bachelor’s thesis or a draft thereof, a written seminar paper, or a project report. Non-submission may, under certain circumstances, have a negative impact on the examination of special eligibility.
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You apply for a place on this master’s program by the deadline via our „CS Graduate Applications“ portal (https://apply.cs.rub.de/). After you have created your account there, you enter personal data and information about your education and upload the required documents. The application takes place electronically.
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