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Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Master German Social Sciences

Languages and cultures of East Asia

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

This Master's program examines the cultural region of East Asia in context, exploring questions such as: What changes have East Asian societies undergone historically? What forms did cultural transfer take between different regions of East Asia? What are the distinctive features of East Asian literature? What is the image of East Asia in the West, and how has it changed over the past 150 years? How does Buddhism differ in China, Japan, and Korea? The program allows specialization in fields such as Linguistics, History, Literary Studies, Intellectual history, and Religious Studies.
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This Master's program examines the cultural region of East Asia in context, exploring questions such as: What changes have East Asian societies undergone historically? What forms did cultural transfer take between different regions of East Asia? What are the distinctive features of East Asian literature? What is the image of East Asia in the West, and how has it changed over the past 150 years? How does Buddhism differ in China, Japan, and Korea? The program allows specialization in fields such as Linguistics, History, Literary Studies, Intellectual history, and Religious Studies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Languages and cultures of East Asia at Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Is Languages and cultures of East Asia at Ruhr-Universität Bochum taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Languages and cultures of East Asia programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Languages and cultures of East Asia at Ruhr-Universität Bochum?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Languages and cultures of East Asia?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Ruhr-Universität Bochum — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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