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How to apply
What you need to apply for Master Lasers and Photonics at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
Language requirements
Please be aware that only IELTS academic (min 6.0), TOEFL iBT (min 85) or UNIcertII are approved for the admission process.
If you do not manage to upload the required language certificate while the application portal is open, your application will be considered incomplete and excluded from the application process. This also includes language certificates with a score that was too low.
Applicants must have completed at least six semesters (three years) of university studies and hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, or similar
Not required
Optional
Yes
Optinal
Previous studies
An application is only possible if you have finished your bachelor’s degree within the time the application portal is open.
Qualified are students who have completed at least 6 semesters (three years) of university studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or similar.
English language skills
What to prepare for your application to Master Lasers and Photonics
Mandatory documents
(if one or more of the mandatory documents are missing, your application will be rejected):
Your transcript of records
A proof of English language proficiency (IELTS academic (min 6.0), TOEFL iBT (min 85), UNIcertII, Oxford Test of English (min 120), PTE Academic (min 55) or German Abitur certificate)
For applicants from China, Vietnam and India: APS certificate
Please keep in mind that your qualifying academic degree certificate (e.g. bachelor’s degree certificate) is necessary for enrolment.
If you have not finished your qualifying bachelor’s (or comparable) degree at the time of application, please apply with your current transcript of records and estimate the end of your study.
If no information about your local grading system is included on your transcript of records, please provide additional information.
Optional documents
(in order for us to get a complete impression of you, we would appreciate it if you also submit additional documents):
CV
Letters of Recommendation
Motivation letter
Rank Certificate
Confirmation of scholarship
All documents have to be submitted in one PDF file with a maximum size of 10 MB.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for Master Lasers and Photonics at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)
1. You will receive an admission or rejection at latest 3 weeks after the application deadline. With the letter of admission you can apply for a visa, book flights and start looking for accommodation. Please also note that the admission is not equivalent to the enrolment in the university. Admission means that you are fitting our requirements and are allowed to enrol to the university (matriculation). The enrolment takes place just before you start your studies.
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Marcel Lenz, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
455 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,814 – 12,814 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
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Acceptance rate
2%
1 accepted out of 41 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
Based on 41 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 41 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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