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MA
Master
English and American Studies, Master 1 subject
Winter: Jul 15, 2026Summer: Jan 15, 2027
Language
English
EURTuition
Free
Intake
Winter and Summer
About English and American Studies, Master 1 subject
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
How to apply
Channeldirect
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APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for English and American Studies, Master 1 subject at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Knowledge of another foreign language at reference level B1 (or the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin) is required. In exceptional cases, proof of further foreign language at reference level B1 can be made up to the end of the first year of study. The tests should not be older than 3 years at the time of the application for admission. Graduates who have their B.A. in the following countries don't need to submit proof of English proficiency: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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Required
Tests and documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in English/American studies or English.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to English and American Studies, Master 1 subject
Programme-specific documents
Copy of the passport
Proof of the passed language test (German) in an officially certified copy
You can find a list of accepted proof of language proficiency here.
Officially certified copy of school report (original language and a German or English translation)
Degree certificate from the university in an officially certified copy (original language and a German or English translation) + list of individual grades
Possibly proof of the completed university entrance examination (e.g. from Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, etc.) in an officially certified copy
Possibly an officially certified copy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants for studies at institutions of higher education in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung)
APS certificate (only for applicants with certificates from China, Vietnam or India)
Please note collective APS for other universities are not accepted!
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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APS
Required for Application
Application fee
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Estimated time
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Complexity
MediumAddress
PD Dr. Monika Müller
Building, Room: GB 6/55
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Acceptance rate
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0 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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