Global Sustainability Economics
Ruhr-Universität Bochum · Bochum, Germany
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Application deadline
15 Jul 2027
Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- 15 CP in mathematics and/or statistics 40 CP in economics or: 20 CP in economics and 20 CP in a related field with economic context English: CEFR level B2 Note that if you do not fulfil all of these requirements, i.e. you are missing 5 or 10 credit points, you can still apply. If you are admitted to the programme, you should then complete the missing credit points in the first semester.
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €760
- Living costs (12 months)
- —
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Compare my optionsThe programme
Are you passionate about tackling the world’s most pressing challenges through economic expertise? The new Master of Science programme in Global Sustainability Economics at Ruhr University Bochum offers you the unique opportunity to explore complex global sustainability issues from an economic perspective.
- Study abroad
- We have large network of partner universities, in Europe and beyond, and we encourage students to study one semester abroad.
- Support for international students
- The International Office supports students right from the start: International Welcome programme with online sessions prior to students’ arrival and a series of welcome events to facilitate students’ integration into…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Bochum
A university city that grew where the coal mines used to be, with one big campus, a pub district of 80 venues and a lake you can reach on the same tram ticket.
Bochum has about 359,000 people and one institution that shapes everything: Ruhr University, opened in 1965 as the first new public university in Germany after the war, with almost all of it on one campus south of the centre.
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